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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"Passion and devotion with no compromise"

Bio Pet is a relatively new Italian company exhibiting at Interzoo that has adopted a completely new approach to the pet product business…

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Terrariums: The principal companies at a glance  

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Ten year's experience

The Italian company Sanypet, founded in 1996 and located in Monselice (Padua) in the north of Italy, has not taken long to expand its business in Italy and in…

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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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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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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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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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"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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Natural pet food from the UK

The independent pet food manufacturer Natures Menu Petfood has positioned itself as a producer and distributor of high-quality natural pet food in the …

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