PETS International Magazine October 2023

We asked Fressnapf’s Dr. Johannes Steegmann (CEO) and Jochen Huppert (Country Manager Germany) for an update on the European pet retailer’s performance in the DACH countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

German online pet supplies business emerged successfully from the pandemic. And despite increased inflation and reduced consumption since last year, there is still optimism for the future.

Higher demand and increased competition are forcing existing and new players to develop innovative products and services.

Who will follow in Snellman Petfood’s footsteps – the winner in 2023 – and win next year’s prestigious GlobalPETS Forum Award?

In January 2024, around 250 executives from leading pet companies will gather at the GlobalPETS Forum in Venice for 3 days of networking and inspiring presentations. Will you join them?

The role of supermarkets and hypermarkets in our industry is increasing. Are they becoming an essential part of the pet retailing ecosystem worldwide?

The industry is calling for a temporary solution to inflationary pressure, while experts examine whether end consumers will benefit from reduced VAT.

From better ergonomic support to recycled and certified materials; these are the innovations in the pet bed category.

Pet businesses are relying more and more on their social media presence to increase visibility and sales. For good reason.

We analyze what the market has to offer for mood and pain management.

Pet-specific CBD products are on the rise, but some regulatory challenges are halting developments in the sector.

Discover how pet parents feel about CBD, why some wouldn’t want to use it, how often others use it for their pets and more.

There is a growing trend in consumer demand for natural and minimal-ingredient pet foods, in a desire to avoid preservatives. So how safe are these common additives?

‘No added preservatives!’ The varying water content in pet food affects the need for preservatives, and therefore the labeling and claims of pet food manufacturers.

The world’s largest and most meaningful trade fair for the pet industry will highlight various international trends and will connect the global pet industry in Nuremberg, Germany, from 7 to 10 May 2024.

The ongoing humanization of pets hasn’t just changed what consumers buy. It’s also changing the way pet food is made.

Diets eliminating grains have attracted plenty of attention in recent years, but for all the wrong reasons.

Despite a general consensus on the current rules, there is an ongoing debate in the sector.

We all know that trace elements are important for various bodily functions, and we can assume that the same principles apply to pets. When it comes to copper and zinc, this is certainly the case.

Compounds known as AGEs are found in varying amounts in pet foods. With these substances linked to some chronic diseases in people, should the focus be on reduction?

The private-label pet food category is performing better in Europe than in the US. What are the reasons behind this difference?

Freeze-dried and air-dried pet food options have grown in popularity in the US pet food space, and the trend has crossed over into the treats market as well.