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Over 700 participants at Pre Connect Nestlé Purina
plans expansion NEW
The second run of Pre Connect by had the most exhibitors after
Pet Fair Southeast Asia gathered Thailand. Of the 67 companies Nestlé Purina plans to invest 182 The
over 700 participants from 290 that showcased their products, mio dollars to expand its manufac-
companies and 61 countries for 24 per cent were European while turing operation in King William perfect
two days of virtual networking and two in five were Thai. County, Virginia. The company will catch
conferences. The VNU Asia Pacific add almost 13 000 m² to increase
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event saw 67 exhibitors, half of capacity in the US and Canada for
which were pet food brands, its Tidy Cats litter products. The
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testing the ASEAN market. project will also include an addi-
A third of the 710 visitors ... natural healthy! tional 10 000 m² of warehouse
were importers and distributors.
space. The expansion is expected
The 14 conference sessions, Based on the positive indus- to be completed by late 2023.
which included a talk on China’s try feedback received over previ-
imported pet food rules and a ous weeks, the organisers of Pet Pet fair in Turkey
look at the Thai pet market, had 3 Fair have decided to hold a third
000 views, VNU data shows. Eu- edition of the virtual event series The eighth edition of Petzoo Eur-
ropean pet companies indicated ahead of the live trade show in asia will take place in Istanbul
keen interest in Southeast Asia. Bangkok in 2022. The new Pre- on 21-24 October. According to
Figures from VNU Asia Pacific connect edition is set to take the organiser, it is the only inter-
show that brands from the bloc place on 1-3 December. national pet trade fair in Turkey.
The October event aims to further
strengthen this claim.
Ferplast acquires Hydor In the last nine years, a total of
650 companies have participated
The Italian pet products manufac- With this acquisition, Fer- with stands and 189 891 visitors
turer Ferplast has acquired the plast wants to push ahead with have attended the fair. This year,
Italian aquatics specialist Hydor. its own expansion and, in par- around 30 000 m² will be occu-
Founded by Mr Bresolin in 1984, ticular, significantly expand pied, made up of two exhibition
Hydor specialises in the design its aquatics range. Ferplast halls and an event and show hall.
and production of high-tech filters, launched its own aquatics as-
pumps and heaters. sortment back in 2004. Vendor partners
“Hydor Srl in Bassano del recognised
Grappa and Hydor USA Inc. in
Sacramento have been acquired Tractor Supply Company, the largest
by Ferplast with the intention of rural lifestyle retailer in the United
keeping the brand alive and re- States, has recognised its top
launching its production and vendor partners at the company’s
distribution with even greater annual partnership conference.
strength,” the company an- Purina Animal Nutrition was
nounced. The jobs at Hydor will named Vendor Partner of the
therefore be retained. Year for sales growth, innovation 85% fresh meat

and overall support of Tractor
Nicola Vaccari, CEO of Ferplast, Supply and its customers. Mid 15% holistic ingredients
is pleased to be able to further 0% grain and potatoes
expand the aquatics business America Pet Food was named as
with the acquisition of Hydor. Supply Chain Partner of the Year. Discover more:
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