Pet Conference 14 What you can expect at the International Pet Conference in Budapest. Markets 16 Zero growth in German bricks- and-mortar stores. 19 New FEDIAF paper on nutrition for older dogs. 20 Cats continue to lead the way in the French pet product market. Distribution 22 Plac ˇek Group shakes up the Russian market. 26 The German pet retail chain Das Futterhaus launches a new concept store near Hamburg. 28 Alpha Zoo of Hungary aims to open at least one new store per month this year. Organic products 30 The pet feeding bowl is the only place where the trend towards organic products has not yet arrived. 32 Henning Klukkert (defu pet food) talks about market development and the company’s goals. 34 Sustainability expert Yarrah unveils a new, environmentally friendly packaging design. 36 BioPetFood acts as Swiss general importer for many well-known organic manufacturers. 38 New organic products at a glance. Suppliers 40 Radio Systems unveiled new products at Interzoo. Taiwan 42 The pet market at a glance. 44 Euromonitor analyst Emil Fazira on the role of pets in Taiwan. Interzoo 46 Biggest international spread yet at Interzoo. 48 Photo review of Interzoo. Events 63 16 000 visitors at Iberzoo + Propet trade show in Madrid. Contents 4|2018 16 In 2017 the German pet supplies market grew by just 0.3 per cent to 4.16 bn euros in the speciality stores and supermarkets. 22 Czechia-based Plac ˇek Group has opened the largest pet store in Russia. The opening of a second Dino Zoo is planned for next year. 30 The international market for organic pet products is still very small, but there are signs that it will grow in the next few years. 4 PET worldwide 4|2018