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“a strategic step of great signifi-
cance,” underlining that it would
make the company the biggest
manufacturer of pet accessories
in Europe.

Hopes for 2021
The realisation that the turn of the
year did not also signify an end to
the coronavirus pandemic must
have been painful. January 2021
January 2021 brought news of the One of the most unexpected food, a dog chew manufacturer, brought news of the cancellation
cancellation of Interzoo, among deals emerged on 7 July when on 2 October. At the end of Octo- of Interzoo, among other events,
other events, and the switch to a
digital format. Partner in Pet Food, Hungary, ber, Spectrum Brands bought the and the switch to a digital format.
announced the acquisition of UK firm Armitage Pet Care. Other event organisers have post-
Swedish pet food manufacturer Then came the big news poned until the autumn: Zoomark
Doggy and its brands Bozita, from Italy at the end of the year International, originally scheduled
Bozita Robur and Doggy & Mjau that Ferplast had acquired its to take place in Bologna in May
from Lithuania-based investment erstwhile competitor Marchioro 2022, will be brought forward
company NDX Group. Another from the Marp Group. The pur- to 10-12 November this year. In-
transaction to take the pet sector chase also included the plant, terzoo will then open its doors
by surprise was the acquisition machinery and moulds. Ferplast again in Nuremberg from 24 to
by the Vafo Group of Carry Pet- stressed that the acquisition was 27 May 2022. n

Vitakraft invests 20 mio euros

Vitakraft plans to begin construction of a fully automated
high-bay warehouse at its Bremen headquarters. It will have
a floor space similar to that of a football field and a maximum
height of 37 metres. By autumn, the new building is expected
to expand the storage capacity by 44 000 pallet spaces and Qualipet remaining active
thus accommodate the expected growth in the coming years.
Switzerland’s leading pet retail chain Qualipet has remained ac-
tive during the coronavirus crisis. The leading Swiss pet store
chain has completely revamped its flagship store in Dietlikon,
where the company is based. The company has given it an en-
tirely new look, having significantly expanded it with a retail
area of 2 100 m².

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