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Country Session Europe

The Country Session Europe will provide a compact overview of market trends, consumer behaviour, and relevant customs and logistics issues in the European pet market.

Topic

Pet Business

When & Where

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Tue, 05/12/2026, 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM

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NCC Ost - Room St. Petersburg

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Details

  • Format:

    Lecture

  • Language:

    English

Session description

Rasa Vaiciuniene, Consultant for Food and Nutrition & Pet Care at Euromonitor International, will highlight European pet care market trends and the future outlook. While pet ownership growth is slowing, demand for premium products continues to rise, driven by the ongoing humanization of pets. Retailers are responding by expanding assortments and services to meet evolving consumer expectations.

Svein A. Fosså, President of the European Pet Organization (EPO) – the voice of the pet sector at European level – will present the organisation’s activities within the EU decision-making landscape. The session will outline how EPO represents industry interests and address key regulatory developments, including animal welfa ...

Speaker

Speaker Interzoo 2026, Rasa Vaiciuniene
Rasa Vaiciuniene
Consultant, Euromonitor International
Speaker Interzoo 2026, Claus Hölzer
Claus Hölzer
Customer Service Specialist, DSV Fairs & Events
Svein A. Fosså
Svein A. Fosså
President, European Pet Organization (EPO)

Moderator

Speaker Interzoo 2026, Dr. Rowena Arzt
Dr. Rowena Arzt
Head of Exhibitions & Interzoo Academy | WZF GmbH