Just how closely the fate of the pet sector may be connected to events in world politics is shown by the uncertainty over how much longer Russia will continue to supply gas to Germany. Pet food manufacturers in …
Private equity fund extends portfolio
Voff Premium Pet Food acquired by Axcel
The Nordic private equity fund Axcel has signed an agreement to acquire the Swedish pet food supplier Voff Premium Pet Food from its current…
UK and Ireland
Tonisity welcomes new managers
The Irish pet food supplier Tonisity is growing its companion animal brand team with the addition of Mike Lane as head of sales (UK & Ireland) …
PET worldwide Best Newcomer Award 2022
Five nominees – one award
Two companies from Austria and one each from Finland, the Netherlands and Germany: these are the five nominees chosen from over 30 applicants to compete …
New PLMA study
Private labels rated more highly
According to a new study by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), Europeans will not return to their old habits when shopping for foo…
Return to the confectionery business
Michael Bodfeld leaves JRS
Michael Bodfeld, vice-president of sales & marketing, will leave pet litter supplier JRS Petcare on 30 September. The company says he is departing to…
United Kingdom
PIF export scheme moves to trial phase
Following several months of due diligence, the Pet Industry Federation’s export scheme is now ready to move to a trial phase.The Pet Industry…
Terra Canis under new management
Olena Topilnytska succeeds Birgitta Ornau
Olena Topilnytska is assuming the position of chief commercial officer at Terra Canis on 1 July. She succeeds company founder Birgitta …
Aiming to double sales in five years
Tomra targeting continued strong growth
At its capital market day in Mülheim-Kärlich on 23 June, Tomra presented plans to accelerate its advance to a sustainable future and to …
General meeting and conference
Over 130 delegates at Fediaf in Brussels
On 22 and 23 June, the European pet food industry association, Fediaf, convened its first live conference and extraordinary general meeting…
Present in over 90 countries
Flexi North America opens new headquarters
To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the parent company in Germany, Flexi North America has opened its new headquarters in Charlotte …
Ikdeep Singh
Mars named new Global President for its Pet Nutrition business
Mars Inc. announced that Ikdeep Singh has been named as the new Global President for its Pet Nutrition business. The …
UK hub
Trixie opens distribution centre for treats
On 1 June, Trixie opened a distribution centre in the UK for treats. As of 15 June, treats are being dispatched to UK pet stores …
Nine depots, 100 new staff
Montego expands its supply chain
Montego Pet Nutrition, which claims to be Africa’s biggest privately-owned manufacturer of pet food, has recently acquired nine independent depots …
Founder and proprietor of Delipet
The sector mourns the loss of Dominik Stohler
Dominik Stohler, founder and proprietor of Delipet AG in Switzerland, has passed away at the age of 58 after a brief but serious …