2009 was overshadowed by the biggest global recession in decades. How badly was the pet supplies sector affected by it? The editorial team of PET worldwide put the following questions to representatives of trade and …
Litter products from Greece
The company Geohellas has carved out a place for itself in the hotly contested European cat litter market. Now it presents a new variety, the natural …
Soft collars
The British company Spiffy Dog Europe has launched the “Air Collar” range for dogs onto the European market. Canine behaviour experts recommend the products.
Success in a niche
Veterinary Ventures is enjoying worldwide success with its pet fountains. Its product range has been extended continuously over the last few years.
The bird is the star
There’s a long international tradition of keeping pet birds in the pet sector. The trend towards increasingly natural food and keeping birds in a manner …
Celebrating its anniversary in style
Around 600 guests were on hand to help Hagen Deutschland celebrate its 50th anniversary in Fulda. Rolf Hagen jr. and Jörg Marci offered a …
Aquariums with a new slant
Spectacular aquariums have always been a speciality of Aquacone, based in Düsseldorf. Recently the company has also become involved in designing and …
Active ingredients from the Dead Sea
The Israeli company Smelly Pet (now: Smiley Pet) offers pet care products based on minerals from the Dead Sea.
A hobby undergoing a transformation
Aquarium keeping is in a state of change worldwide. The more the sector addresses the needs of fish-keepers, the greater its success in this …
Supplying products to over 40 countries
Canina markets food supplements and care products for pets in over 40 countries around the world. The German family firm is currently …
Campaign for superior quality nutrition
The recent decision by Supreme Petfoods to benchmark its competitors' key food products has resulted in the discovery of apparent …
Against all odds
Swedish entrepreneur Nina Ottosson is well known internationally for her interactive dog toys. After a difficult start, which took ten years, turnover is …
A steady stream of new technologies
Scarcely any segment is as varied as aquatics. New aquariums, increasingly economical lighting systems, more effective care agents and …
The pet industry on the Internet
The Internet is very important for providing information to consumers and business partners. Many suppliers in the pet sector have developed …
Over 200 years of experience
Armitage Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading suppliers, perceives good prospects for development in the export trade. The company also started …