PETS International magazine February 2018

PETS International magazine February 2018
30 years PETS International PETS International celebrates its 30th anniversary. Sustainability Sustainable pet food, pet supplies, and production methods. Pet food production How can we sustainably approach topics as innovation, food fraud and ingredients? Nordic countries Explore the innovative pet markets of northern Europe.  

Articles in this issue

A short history of PETS Europe, PETS International and GlobalPETS

A short history of PETS Europe, PETS International and GlobalPETS

Corine van Winden, owner and CEO, takes us through the past, present and future of PETS International and GlobalPETS, and shares some valuable insights and predictions for the future.

News
19 Jan 2018
Vital Petfood Group | Denmark

Vital Petfood Group | Denmark

The mission of this Danish pet food factory is to develop the ideal nutritional pet food and packaging solution for your brand. 

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Swedencare | Sweden

Swedencare | Sweden

For more than fifteen years, Swedencare has developed unique patented products for dogs and cats, as well as for horses. 

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Prima Pet Premium | Finland

Prima Pet Premium | Finland

The knowledge and expertise behind the company’s brands is based on over sixty years of experience in the pet food industry.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Plaček Group | Czech Republic

Plaček Group | Czech Republic

Starting from a dream almost thirty years ago, the Plaček Group today consists of a distribution centre and an extensive network of more than 200 pet retail shops.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Mondi | Austria

Mondi | Austria

Mondi delivers an extensive selection of pet food packaging, with a strong commitment to sustainability

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Gustaf&Evita | Sweden

Gustaf&Evita | Sweden

All the products breathe function in tasteful designs made from high quality materials, which is a perfect fit for the modern pet owner.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Nordic countries: Facts & Figures 2018

Nordic countries: Facts & Figures 2018

There is a large potential for the northern European market and businesses must be careful not to miss out on opportunities for the pet industry. As simple as it may sound, it all comes down to driving volume and adding value.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Doggy AB | Sweden

Doggy AB | Sweden

A pet food company with its own kitchen and production facilities in the heart of the Swedish countryside.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
Bia Bed | Sweden

Bia Bed | Sweden

This family-owned company is the leading company in ergonomic Scandinavian dog beds. 

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
BHJ | Denmark

BHJ | Denmark

With power shifting from retailers to digital consumers, the whole idea of one-fits-all is vanishing.

Global Pet Industry
19 Jan 2018
The online threat

The online threat

Pet specialty retailers are not ready to cede the future of retailing to online competitors without a fight.

Retail, Online & DTC
18 Jan 2018
Are businesses contributing to a better world?

Are businesses contributing to a better world?

An in-depth look at the possibilities that the UN framework and the Paris Agreement offer. Is it really about actions instead of just stating they contribute to a better world?

Trends & Insights
18 Jan 2018
UNIQAIR | Canada

UNIQAIR | Canada

As the originators of cold plasma injection, Uniqair has developed the Plasma-InjectorTM stack odour control solution with the patented Venturi-PlasmaTM technology.

Global Pet Industry
18 Jan 2018
A future for sustainable pet supplies and accessories

A future for sustainable pet supplies and accessories

A future for sustainable pet supplies and accessories

Trends & Insights
18 Jan 2018
Sustainable fish stocks for pets and pet owners

Sustainable fish stocks for pets and pet owners

Fish are an important part of both human and pet diets. How do we ensure sustainability?

Ingredients
18 Jan 2018
A world brand in additives

A world brand in additives

Back in 1991, Dr Robert Rae and Dr Graham Yeo wished to create a world brand that was the best in the additives sector. 

Ingredients
18 Jan 2018
Large potential for the Nordic markets

Large potential for the Nordic markets

The common narrative about Nordic markets being fundamentally impacted by humanization is relevant. But there is also a surprisingly
large potential for growing volume.

Global Pet Industry
18 Jan 2018
A future-fit business

A future-fit business

How to best enable a profound shift in how we lead, relate, partner-up and perform?

Trends & Insights
18 Jan 2018
Musti Group | Finland

Musti Group | Finland

With more than 250 stores in Finland, Sweden and Norway, Musti Group is an important player in the Nordic countries.

Global Pet Industry
18 Jan 2018
Reducing impact right from the start

Reducing impact right from the start

The PSC is a non-profit organization that accelerates pet businesses through social and environmental impact strategies. PSC offers consulting, education, and a suite of tools that stimulate competitive advantage by showing companies how to measure and improve environmental and social impacts aligned with meaningful business outcomes. 

Global Pet Industry
18 Jan 2018
Sustainability on the rise

Sustainability on the rise

Let us have a look at the development of sustainability as an item on the corporate agenda, and at the way, businesses have evolved from simply doing green charity to executing an authentic sustainability strategy. 

Trends & Insights
18 Jan 2018
Innovation shapes the future

Innovation shapes the future

How can pet food brands use innovative capabilities as well as provenance to stand out from the crowd?

Pet Food
18 Jan 2018
The need for business sustainability

The need for business sustainability

When discussing sustainability, business sustainability is generally overlooked. Which issues should be considered when it comes to sustainable business development?

Global Pet Industry
18 Jan 2018
Balancing innovation, sustainability and food fraud

Balancing innovation, sustainability and food fraud

The global pet food industry operates in a world of change, where nothing is constant. Change brings both beneficial and negative outcomes.

Trends & Insights
18 Jan 2018
The apocalypse in pet retail

The apocalypse in pet retail

The rapid growth in global online retail is undeniable. How should we look at this development and its impact on the global pet industry?

Retail, Online & DTC
18 Jan 2018
Premier Nutrition | United Kingdom

Premier Nutrition | United Kingdom

A world brand in additives

Back in 1991, Dr Robert Rae and Dr Graham Yeo wished to create a world brand that was the best in the additives sector.

Global Pet Industry
20 Feb 2017
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