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Greg Van Praagh elected FEDIAF president

David Rees — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:12:21 +0000

Greg Van Praagh, managing director of Benyfit Natural, has been elected president of the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF). FEDIAF is the central industry body representing the European pet food sector, acting as a key partner to EU institutions and regulators, and helping to shape industry standards for nutrition, safety and communication across Europe. [...]

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Eurasian pet show returns to Istanbul

David Rees — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:12:14 +0000

International pet trade exhibition Petzoo Eurasia is preparing for its 12th edition in Turkey later this year. Organised by Ulusal Fuarcılık, the event for pet products, materials, and accessories in the Eurasia region will run at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) on October 7-10, 2026. It is expecting to host hundreds of exhibitors and thousands [...]

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Zoomark show to feature new end-of-life zone

David Rees — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:25:26 +0000

Next year’s Zoomark trade show will feature a new area dedicated to pet bereavement and after care services. The new Beyond zone will focus on goods and services to support pets and owners through end-of-life care and memorial arrangements. As well as trade stands from suppliers operating in this sector, the zone will also feature [...]

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Benelux chain listing for dental wand product

David Rees — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:24:09 +0000

Innovative cat-friendly toothbrush Dental Wand is now available in every Pets Place Boerenbond Retail store across the Netherlands and Belgium. The pet store chain has agreed to stock both the Dental Wand Starter Kit and Dental Wand Attachments, marking an important step in the retail expansion of supplier Inventor Smart Care. The Dutch-facing message, “Houd [...]

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PATS 2026 open for registration

David Rees — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:58 +0000

Pet retailers, distributors and garden centres are being urged to secure their place at PATS 2026, with free registration for qualifying trade visitors now officially open. Returning to the NEC Birmingham on September 27-29 September 2026, this year’s exhibition includes a number of new features including a Hosted Buyer Programme, Drop-in Clinic, International Pavilion and [...]

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Interzoo stories: Family firm sets sights on next generation of pet owners

David Rees — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:34:56 +0000

German family-owned pet food company Mera used the platform of the Interzoo show to relaunch its core pet food products and introduce new lines designed to appeal to a new generation of pet owners. The company’s core Mera brand has been given a visual transformation with new, youthful pack designs intended to appeal directly to [...]

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The Nutriment Company acquires German raw food firm

David Rees — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:06:25 +0000

The Nutriment Company (TNC) has made a further European purchase through the acquisition of premium dog and cat food supplier Frostfutter Perleberg. The company, based in Perleberg in northern Germany, specialises in species-appropriate (BARF) feeding, sourcing human-grade meat from farms in the region. The organisation operates its own slaughterhouse on site and produces a fresh [...]

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European raw food suppliers create new standards scheme

David Rees — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:48 +0000

A number of UK and European raw food brands have signed up to a new initiative aimed at raising standards in the category. The new programme aims to engage manufacturers across Europe to create robust and harmonised standards. Participating companies are expected to commit to full adherence to EU regulations and going beyond these to [...]

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Interzoo exhibition recognises sustainability initiatives

David Rees — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:19:14 +0000

The Interzoo trade show has recognised sustainability in pet food production with its inaugural Sustainability Award. Presented on the eve of this year’s exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany, this week, the top award went to Swiss-based form DSM-Firmenich, which is developing functional ingredients for pet food and animal health using an algae-based omega-3 oil as an [...]

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Interzoo show set to be biggest ever

David Rees — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:01 +0000

Next month’s Interzoo pet trade exhibition in Germany will be the largest ever, hosting more than 2,350 exhibitors from all five continents, the organisers have confirmed. The total exhibition area has increased by around 10,000 sq m compared to the previous show in 2024 and now spans 15 exhibition halls. Nearly 88% of the exhibitors [...]

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