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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Dibaq launches a new brand identity

Last year international manufacturer Dibaq set up a subsidiary in Mexico and started introducing its products into Asia. Now the Spanish group …

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Full-range stockist with its own brands

Arquivet S.L. supplies its own brands “Arquizoo” and “Wind” to the speciality trade, vets and wholesalers chiefly in Spain and Portugal

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Exports assume growing significance

The German family firm Dennerle is gradually expanding its export activities. Its aquarium and pond products have recently been introduced into …

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Spanish specialist competence

Most wholesalers and industrial companies in Spain have specialised in individual product segments. Although some firms have restricted themselves …

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