UK-based Universal Aqua Systems (UAS / okpet.co.uk) has been selected by Maidenhead Aquatics to supply fish systems for two new stores. Maidenhead Aquatics is the UK's largest aquatics retail chain, with more than 130 …
Most loyal customers
Pet care defies the cutbacks
European shoppers remain defensive in 2026. Economic pessimism has risen for the third consecutive year, reaching 56%, while 53% worry about their …
Small Animal Nutrition
New ‘Supreme’ app for feeding advice
To mark this year’s ‘Rabbit Awareness Week’, Supreme Petfoods, the UK’s leading expert in small animal nutrition, has launched a ‘nutritional …
Virtual Influencers in CSR Action
Campaign launch for dogs at a Barcelona animal shelter
The commercial relevance of AI-generated opinion leaders is undisputed. Spain’s most widely followed AI influencer, Aitana …
Extrusion technology
Coveris acquires CPP film producer Gefo
Coveris, a leading European packaging manufacturer, announced on 16 June the acquisition of the business and assets of Gefo Folienbetrieb G…
Updated Fediaf Facts and Figures: 306 million pets
European pet food industry worth €29.4 billion
The European Pet Food Industry Federation (Fediaf) has published its 2026 Facts & Figures report, putting the value of pet food …
Beyond Demographics
Understanding Germany’s dog owners
For companies operating in the German pet market, understanding dog owners means understanding far more than demographics. The Rudelreport projec…
Dr Karen Shenoy succeeds Dr Jolle Kirpensteijn
Change of leadership at Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced a major change in its global veterinary leadership: on 30 June, the long-serving Global Chief …
Eighth year of supporting animal welfare
Carefresh launches its ‘Gives Back’ initiative
Carefresh, one of the leading brands of bedding in the small pet supplies sector, has officially launched the eighth edition of its a…
New board of directors
Greg Van Praagh new Fediaf president
Fediaf, the voice of the European Pet Food Industry, today the 10 Juni announced the election of Greg Van Praagh as its new president, f…
Scaling complete
Innovafeed secures €51 million
Innovafeed, one of the world’s leading producers of insect protein, has announced the successful completion of its industrial ramp-up phase. Having r…
Major investment in Brazil
ADM opens state-of-the-art premix plant in Apucarana
The agri-food group ADM has opened a new production facility for premixes and feed additives in Apucarana, in the Brazilian …
Alltech study highlights global market trends
Pet food sector growing – but at a slower pace
Global pet food production grew again in 2025, albeit at a slower pace. According to the latest Agri-Food Outlook 2026 from feed …
Second acquisition of 2026
The Nutriment Company takes over Yorkshire Raw Feeds
The Nutriment Company (TNC), a European leader in premium natural pet food, has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire Raw Feed…
First ground-up construction since 1975
Purina opens new Ohio pet food factory
Nestlé Purina PetCare announced that its new pet food factory in Batavia will hold its official grand opening this August. The event will …