Events

Fuelled by its commitment to creating a robust 360-degree pet care ecosystem that is backed by veterinary science, pet care brand, Wiggles announced the acquisition of Capt Zack. Founded in 2016, Capt Zack is one of India’s earlier D2C entrants in the pet care category. The acquisition will not only enable Wiggles to grow its presence but also reaffirms the brands’ leadership and promise towards…

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) organized an Investment Conclave in Maharashtra announcing investments into the State in the presence of Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, &Mr. Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet – Honourable Consul General of France in Mumbai where in Royal Canin signed an MOU with Government of Maharashtra. The MoU is made to…

Zigly, (Cosmo First Limited) India’s first tech-enabled omnichannel pet care brand, under its umbrella campaign #NoCompromise has strengthened voice to not compromise on quality pet care experience. The company releases a digital film that aims to encourage pet parents towards quality ‘Me Time’ for pets ensuring their overall well-being and hygiene. The digital film starts with a snapshot of a…

India’s leading homegrown pet care brand Wiggles announces key leadership changes as Prashant Kohli is promoted to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Pushkaraj Vartak as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prashant joined Wiggles as Vice President, Brand Strategy in2022. In his new role as CMO, he will lead the company’s overall marketing initiatives and drive consumer engagement. It is…

Indian VET Expo 2023 brought forth by PAWS Learning and Research Council (PCRL), was held in the capital city of New Delhi with many renowned speakers. Professor (Dr) Nick Bexfield and Dr. Ed Ives from the United Kingdom along with Indian guest speakers Dr. Bhanu Dev Sharma and Dr. (Prof.) Arun Anand, gave insights about the pet industry and their innovations, advancements, problems and…

All4Pets is the name Indian pet lovers are familiar with for many good reasons. The company came with a vision to make pet parenting hassle-free. Recognized as the best pet products online store in India, they understand pet parents love .In conversation with Mandeep Singh aka Sherry, founder, All4Pets D&P discovers his love for pets, plans for international expansion and concerns about…

Pet Fair South East Asia celebrated its premiere edition from October 26-28, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. After three long years of waiting, numerous show postponements, and three different virtual ‘PreConnect’ events, the first edition of the show attracted more than 6,000 international pet industry stakeholders. With more than 61 countries present and over 50 percent of all trade visitors coming…

While people across the world seems determined to celebrate Halloween, Zigly, India’s first tech-enabled omni-channel pet-care platform, is no exception. Zigly organised second edition of one-of-its-kind Halloween Carnival at Delhi- NCR stores. Organised on October 30, Zigly’s experience centres at East of Kailash, Janakpuri and Gurugram were all decked out for Halloween ensuring spooky and fun…

Mars Petcare, part of Mars, Incorporated, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Petfoods, a leading global pet food maker, from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. For more than 35 years, Champion Petfoods has been a pioneer in biologically appropriate pet foods, to nourish dogs and cats the way nature intended them…

Pet Fair SE Asia 2022 was organised from 26th–28th October at BITEC Exhibition Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, with the participation of more than 120 global companies. Drools Pet Food from India also was part of the fair exhibiting its product portfolios and nutraceutical solutions. The company also engaged in aligning with newer distribution partners on global front, retail and sourcing…

Committed to creating a holistic pet care eco-system with a robust mix of products and services that are built on quality, purpose, and affordability, India’s fastest-growing pet care brand Wiggles announces the launch of EveryDawg, a tasty and nutritious dry food for dogs that is free of sugar and gluten and suitably designed for all dog breeds. Available in three variants—Mother & Puppy,…

On the occasion of its 6th Anniversary on 28th August 2022, team Paws N Tails, a premium pet hospital at Pedda Waltair in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) organised pet blood donation camp with huge response from pet lovers and pet parents. About 10 furry donors came together to lend a helping paw to their fellow canine companions in need of blood. The canine blood donation camp was to spread awareness that…

After three years, the power of face-to-face tradeshows in Asia is finally back, as Pet Fair South East Asia is about to re-unite the international pet industry from October 26-28 2022. This time, in the exciting city of Bangkok in Thailand, 300 international brands and more than 5,000 visitors are expected to talk business, network, and celebrate at ‘ASEAN’s B2B Partnership Hub for Distribution,…

Three-day event loaded with information, learning, networking and planning Paws Learning & Research Council (PLRC) India recently started an initiative for young leading vets of India. It organised the Indian VETexpo 2022 at Shinde Symposium Hall, Pusa Institute, New Delhi, from 27th to 29th March. The event scored a big hit for the pet industry. Under the practiced guidance of Dr RT Sharma…

Veterinary science combined with advanced technologies has geared up to take new-age pet parenting and learning practices for vets to a new high, ensuring the overall wellbeing of pets Knowledge, healing touch and passion lead to advancement and new trends in pet wellness and care. Perfect platform for knowledge sharing and learning “Since the formation of PPAM in 1996, we have been associated…

Organised by HITEX and Hyderabad Canine Club, PETEX INDIA is one of the largest pet care industry events in India. Being a gateway to the Indian pet care market, the event helps global pet care brands to showcase their products, understand market trends, generate highly targeted business leads and build brand recognition value. The overall pet industry in India Indian pet care market is…

More than 3,350 delegates attended the WSAVA World Congress 2018 held in Singapore from 25-28 September, making it the most popular World Congress ever. Veterinarians from over 66 countries participated, with strong attendances from the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, India, Indonesia and Australia. Around 300 vets from India were present at the congress. The WSAVA says the…

Los Angeles-based pet startup Bristly has unveiled plans to make its disruptive canine tooth brushing stick available to the general public and put it into mass production. Bristly, created by Petros Dertsakyan, enables daily removal of plaque and bacteria without the hard-won tooth brushing battle so familiar to many pet parents. Bristly’s easy to hold paw pads allow self-use for dogs, the 2-side…

The Himalaya Drug Company has organised a pet adoption drive ‘Build a Bond’ in Bengaluru. Committed to supporting this cause, the event witnessed over 165 furry friends along with their pet parents. The event was addressed by Neti Patel, Business Head – Animal Health Products, The Himalaya Drug Company; Dr Ritesh Sood, a veterinarian and Marketing Manager, Himalaya Companion Care; and canine…

Strengthening its commitment to pet nutrition, PURINA has expanded its portfolio in India by introducing PRO PLAN in the super-premium pet food segment. PRO PLAN, a three-decade old brand is developed by PURINA vets, food scientists and nutritionists and offers highly nutritious products for different life stages and breed sizes of dogs. One of the highlights in the India portfolio is PRO PLAN…