Strong growth at Sera

Sera, the aquatics and pond specialist, continues to expand. Following on from the double-digit increase in sales abroad for the family firm last year, the n…

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"2006 - a milestone in Tertra's history"

Since being taken over by the consumer goods group Spectrum Brands, Tetra International is once again an American company. But the market …

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On the look-out for new niches

The pet food manufacturer Bosch Tiernahrung now markets its products in 35 countries. The markets of Eastern Europe are becoming increasingly …

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"We go down unusual paths too"

In the space of just a few months, Vitakraft has set up three new distribution companies. And expansion is set to continue where exports are concerne…

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Pet spending stays high

Americans are expected to lavish $ 38.4 bn on their pets in 2006, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA)

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In Uganda with "Exo Terra"

Deadly vipers, aggressive hippos and gentle gorillas awaited the eleven-strong expedition team, which included reptile specialists from various …

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Concentrating on the animals  

Reptiles and amphibians are one of the growth segments in the pet product business. However, there are still major differences between individual …

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Terrariums: The principal companies at a glance  

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Innovation is everything

Intersand Canada, best known for its supra-national cat litter brand “Extreme Classic”, aims to double its sales by 2009 and enter the medium-sized …

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Spanish specialist competence

Most wholesalers and industrial companies in Spain have specialised in individual product segments. Although some firms have restricted themselves …

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Full-range stockist with its own brands

Arquivet S.L. supplies its own brands “Arquizoo” and “Wind” to the speciality trade, vets and wholesalers chiefly in Spain and Portugal

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Exports assume growing significance

The German family firm Dennerle is gradually expanding its export activities. Its aquarium and pond products have recently been introduced into …

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"Producing food to improve the health of animals"

The Italian company Dorado, established in 1991 by Renato Rossi, offers five brands of dog and cat food. Today the company is …

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An alternative route to success

Offering alternatives to conventional products for pets is the stock in trade of Japag-Distribuciones belonging to Antje Geuer and José A. Palma. So…

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