Suppliers

‘Actions by the authorities not justified’

Authorities closing antitrust investigation against Symrise

The Department of Justice of the United States of America (DoJ) has informed Symrise, a leading global supplier of fragrances and flavours, cosmetics and functional ingredients from Germany, by a letter dated February …

Suppliers10. February 2026

Three organisations recognised

Purina awards 200,000 euros to pet–human bond projects

Purina Europe has announced the winners of its latest BetterWithPets Prize, awarding grants totalling up to €200,000 over two…

Suppliers5. February 2026

Kormotech

Excellent!

A commercial for Optimeal, Kormotech’s holistic super-premium cat and dog food, has won the prestigious Red Dot Award. The German award recognises the best …

Suppliers1/2026

SOTI study on consumer expectations

Technology trends in retail

A new study by SOTI, a provider of software solutions for businesses, shows how technological developments and changing consumer behaviour are …

Suppliers3. February 2026

For all breeds and needs

A fresh look for Pooch & Mutt

Pooch & Mutt, the leading pet food and pet health brand within the Vafo Group, is unveiling a comprehensive redesign of its identity and packaging…

Suppliers3. February 2026

Pet food

Austrian pet shops call for reduction in VAT

The Austrian pet trade is clearly in favour of reducing VAT on pet food. Due to rising costs in other sectors, a reduction in VAT would…

Suppliers3. February 2026

12 new recipes

Zignature dog food launches two core lines

Pets Global, Inc., the independently owned pet wellness company behind Zignature, has announced a major evolution of its dog nutrition …

Suppliers29. January 2026

Randolph Legg

Pet Flavors expands board

Pet Flavours, one of the market-leading manufacturers of pharmaceutical flavourings and flavour enhancers for chewable medicines for pets, is embarking on…

Suppliers27. January 2026

Veterinary care

Vetster and PetSmart collaborate

Vetster, the rapidly growing marketplace for pet care, announced in a press release that a virtual veterinary support programme has been launched i…

Suppliers27. January 2026

Data from millions of pets

Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report

Mars Veterinary Health has published its 2025 Science Impact Report – Pets, Purpose, Progress: Clinical Excellence …

Suppliers22. January 2026

Facilitating adoption

Gyms For Dogs supports shelter dogs

A new initiative called Shelter Strong, created by John Sarver, founder of Gyms For Dogs, is transforming how animal shelters in the United …

Suppliers22. January 2026

Fediaf appoints Franco Garbelotto

The European Pet Food Industry Federation, Fediaf, has announced the appointment of Franco Garbelotto as Deputy Secretary General, effective 1 …

Suppliers20. January 2026

Gardenex and PetQuip

Successful Meet the Buyer events – Joybuy starts in the UK

Gardenex and PetQuip, the International Trade Association of Pet Equipment Suppliers from the UK, rounded off 2025 with a…

Suppliers20. January 2026

$30 bn business

Mars names new Global Petcare President

Mars, Incorporated named Marc Carena, previously Regional President Mars snacking Europe, Central Eurasia & International Travel Retail,…

Suppliers16. January 2026

Milan Bartoš, Michal Vinický and Jakub Majer lead

New managing director for Vafo Praha

Czech manufacturer of superpremium pet food, Vafo Praha, kicks off the new year with a major change in leadership: Milan Bartoš, who until now …

Suppliers15. January 2026

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Developing the pet industry together

‘Our industry is still doing well, we’re still earning good money,’ said every retailer I spoke to …

Distribution

Vafo

Stable supply chain

Europe is clearly at the forefront of responsibility, quality standards and sustainability in pet …

Suppliers

Pats

Attendance record smashed

Pats 2025 has smashed all records with its first-ever show at the NEC Birmingham, attracting its …

Events

Trends 2026

Physical and emotional wellbeing

According to the Spanish omnichannel retailer Tiendanimal, key trends for 2026 include …

Distribution1/2026

China I long version

Set for growth

The Chinese pet sector is experiencing steady growth thanks to stable domestic demand and booming …

Distribution1/2026

Pet Sustainability Coalition

Illuminate the path

The first status report of the Pet Sustainability Coalition marks a significant milestone in how …

Distribution1/2026

Authorities closing antitrust investigation against Symrise

Purina awards 200,000 euros to pet–human bond projects

Excellent!

Technology trends in retail

A fresh look for Pooch & Mutt

Austrian pet shops call for reduction in VAT

Zignature dog food launches two core lines

Pet Flavors expands board

Vetster and PetSmart collaborate

Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report

Gyms For Dogs supports shelter dogs

Fediaf appoints Franco Garbelotto

Successful Meet the Buyer events – Joybuy starts in the UK

Mars names new Global Petcare President

New managing director for Vafo Praha

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Stable supply chain

Attendance record smashed

Physical and emotional wellbeing

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