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International Pet Conference

Looking to the future

Rarely has the pet supplies sector faced as many challenges as

it does this year. At the International Pet Conference in Bologna,
high-profile figures from the sector will speak about their experi-
ences and encourage listeners to adopt unconventional solutions.

2022 is not a year for cowards: brought a massive boost in sales not the only challenge facing the
flexibility and adaptability to new for retailers and manufacturers pet supplies sector. Supply chains
circumstances are more crucial for two years. But now this is continue to experience disruption,
than ever before. “The new normal over – inflation has returned to the situation regarding raw mate-
in the pet sector” is the theme of large swathes of the globe, ac- rials is tense and unpredictable
the International Pet Conference, companied by increasing restraint and plenty of tasks remain that
which takes place in Bologna on on spending on the part of con- have been started but are far from
11 and 12 October, and this nor- sumers, which has left its mark complete. Digitalisation and sus-
mality is currently changing on a on the pet sector also. tainability are two buzzwords that
daily basis. Initially the pet sector spring to mind here.
was one of the beneficiaries of Challenges and All these topics will be con-
the coronavirus, because many solutions sidered in detail in presentations
people acquired one or even sev- Concern about stagflation, thus and discussions at the Interna-
eral pets during the pandemic. of economic stagnation and infla- tional Pet Conference. It will be
This greater enthusiasm for pets tion occurring simultaneously, is an interactive event in Bologna

Speakers in Bologna include

Karlien Delport Botha Heiko Bücker Caitlyn Dudas Rolf Hagen Jr
International Senior Vice President Executive Director Co-Owner + CEO
Marketing Specialist Product Offer Pet Sustainability Hagen Group
Montego Pet Nutrition Fressnapf Coalition

Polina Kosharna Thierry le Grelle Dušan Placˇek Hubert Wieser
Co-Owner + CEO CEO Owner + CEO Regional Director
Suziria Company Tom & Co. Placˇek Group Central Region
Group Nestlé Purina

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