International News | Pet Business World https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-pwm-square-32x32.png International News | Pet Business World https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international 32 32 PATS 2026 open for registration https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/events/pats-2026-open-for-registration.html Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:58 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91898 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 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/interzoo-stories-family-firm-sets-sights-on-next-generation-of-pet-owners.html Thu, 21 May 2026 08:34:56 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91883 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 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/manufacturers/the-nutriment-company-acquires-german-raw-food-firm.html Wed, 20 May 2026 10:06:25 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91876 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 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/european-raw-food-suppliers-create-new-standards-scheme.html Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:48 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91847 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 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/interzoo-exhibition-recognises-sustainability-initiatives.html Fri, 15 May 2026 14:19:14 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91844 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 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/interzoo-show-set-to-be-biggest-ever.html Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:01 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91730 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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]]> Benebone appoints European strategy chief https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/people/benebone-appoints-european-strategy-chief.html Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:55:11 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91680 US-based chew toy brand Benebone has appointed Lionel Arous as Head of European Strategy & Sales. The appointment reflects Benebone’s intention to build a focused distribution network, supported through practical, strategic and operational expertise, to help create growth in European markets. In his new role, Arous will work closely with Benebone’s European distributors to strengthen [...]

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]]> PIF to showcase UK market at Interzoo 2026 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/pif-to-showcase-uk-market-gateway-at-interzoo-2026.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:11 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91643 The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is aiming to use its presence at the upcoming Interzoo 2026 exhibition in Germany to open a gateway for international businesses to navigate the UK market. PIF will be located on stand 9-429, where the team will be supporting both UK businesses looking to export and international companies seeking to [...]

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]]> British brands prepare for Interzoo exhibition https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/british-brands-prepare-for-interzoo-exhibition.html Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:25:08 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91547 A strong line-up of UK brands and suppliers will be showcasing their quality and unique positioning within the British Pavilion at the Interzoo exhibition in Germany in May. Taking place at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre on May 12-15, the exhibition will bring together manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from around 68 countries, providing a key [...]

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]]> Pets to take their place in Italian design showcase https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/international/pets-to-take-their-place-in-italian-design-showcase.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:14:39 +0000 https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/?p=91493 An Italian agency has created a new concept to enable pet products to have a showcase during the famous Milan Design Week next month. The Pet Design District has been unveiled at the headquarters of GreenHub, an advertising and communication agency located on Via Feltre in Milan. Located in a 1,000 sq m hangar, the [...]

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