Novartis delivered solid sales growth, margin expansion and pipeline progress in 2014, according to a January 27 news release which also indicated portfolio transformation will focus the company on leading business.
Net sales and operating income both increased by 1% in 2014 to USD 58 billion and USD 10.7 billion respectively. Net income grew by 12% to USD 10.3 billion.
Growth products and Emerging Growth Markets continued to drive performance in 2014 Q4 with an increase of 14% to USD 4.7 billion, or 32% of Group net sales. Novartis also saw continued progress in transforming portfolio and increasing productivity with its divestment of Animal Health Division to Eli Lilly and Company, which completed on January 1, 2015.
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28 January 2015
16 January 2015
Petfood Industry releases updated Top Petfood Companies database
Exclusive database includes petfood industry information
on more than 350 companies
Rockford, IL – January 9, 2015 – WATT Global Media and Petfood Industry magazine recently unveiled the updated version of its exclusive Top Petfood Companies database. The searchable database features more than 350 petfood manufacturers and marketers from around the world.
The database is searchable by specific company name, geographic markets served or key product categories. Published data includes company headquarters, types of products produced, main brands, annual revenue and volume, number of employees, plants and facilities and other information about each company.
“The global petfood industry is very dynamic, continually attracting new investors and players and experiencing a healthy level of merger and acquisition activity annually, says Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, Editor-in-Chief of Petfood Industry. “The database highlights all that ongoing activity as, each year, different companies rise toward the top or change their global ranking.”
New information is constantly being gathered and added to the database. If you have corrections, information or companies to add to the database, please contact toppetfoodco@wattnet.net.
The digital edition of Petfood Industry is available at www.petfoodindustry-digital.com and the online database can be reached at www.petfoodindustry.com/TopPetfoodCompanies.html.
22 December 2014
Kijiji removes 'free' pet listings
Earlier this year, Canada's largest online classified service, Kijiji, announced it would begin charging $4.99 for all dog listings on its site. The measure was taken to provide Kijiji with additional information to assist in actions against illegal pet vendors. READ MORE: Kijiji's Shawn McIntyre on "Pets for Sale"
Last month, Kijiji took this campaign one step further when it announced it would cease "free" animal listings altogether.
"It is important to us that every day Canadians have a way that they can safely rheum their family pets," said a Kijiji news release. "But we are making this change to ensure that everyone who adopts a pet on Kijiji is doing so because they have thought long and hard about their lifestyle and whether they can handle the responsibility of providing a home for a pet."
Both the decision to charge a fee for listings as well as eliminating free postings were the result of consultations with community members and animal welfare organizations across the country.
READ MORE: Kijiji gets rid of free pets
02 October 2014
Champion Awards finalists announced!
Six Champion Awards exist in three categories designed to recognize members of the community who champion pets, whether by volunteering, rescuing, sheltering, supporting or caring for urban animals.
"We've been overwhelmed by the passion and enthusiasm shown by each and everyone of you. We wouldn't have been able to identify and reward the amazing pet+owner champions across Canada without your help."The top five nominees in each category will be presented to a judging panel who will select and announce the winner October 24, 2014.
- Pets Plus Us
22 September 2014
Bayer plans to focus entirely on Life Science businesses
Bayer announced last week it intends to focus entirely on the Life Science business - HealthCare and CropScience - and float MaterialScience on the stock market as a separate company. This move will position Bayer as a world-leading company in the field of human, animal and plant health.
"Our intention is to create two top global corporations: Bayer as a world-class innovation company in the Life Science businesses, and MaterialScience as a leading player in polymers," said Bayer CEO Dr. Marijn Dekkers. He added that both companies have excellent prospects for success in their respective industries.
The plan was unanimously approved by the Supervisory Board 18 September. It is expected that Bayer's MaterialScience business will be floated on the stock market by 2016 at the latest. Planned separation will benefit both Bayer and MaterialScience. The companies of the future Bayer Group had pro forma sales of approximately EUR 29 billion in 2013. they will employ nearly 99,000 people. Corporate headquarters will remain in Leverkusen.
"Our intention is to create two top global corporations: Bayer as a world-class innovation company in the Life Science businesses, and MaterialScience as a leading player in polymers," said Bayer CEO Dr. Marijn Dekkers. He added that both companies have excellent prospects for success in their respective industries.
The plan was unanimously approved by the Supervisory Board 18 September. It is expected that Bayer's MaterialScience business will be floated on the stock market by 2016 at the latest. Planned separation will benefit both Bayer and MaterialScience. The companies of the future Bayer Group had pro forma sales of approximately EUR 29 billion in 2013. they will employ nearly 99,000 people. Corporate headquarters will remain in Leverkusen.
10 September 2014
Petsecure and the Ice Bucket Challenge
Petsecure's interim President & COO Rod Cunniam, along with Grant Ostir, President of Western's Group Insurance Solutions, got wet for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as staff looked on.
Other Petsecure staff have taken the plunge as well. Take a look at this playlist of videos from Petsecure Territory Managers and others:
Other Petsecure staff have taken the plunge as well. Take a look at this playlist of videos from Petsecure Territory Managers and others:
09 July 2014
APPA names Pets Add Life campaign official spokesperson
The American Pet Products Association has named T.V. correspondent and animal advocate Jill Rappaport as official spokesperson of its award-winning campaign promoting responsible pet ownership, Pets Add Life (PAL).
Supporting the campaign's mission, Rappaport will help spread the joys and benefits of pet ownership and advocate for pet adoption and responsible pet ownership through speaking engagements and a television program dedicated to adopting pets and showcasing pet products to enhance the pet/people experience.
"We are incredibly excited about this new partnership with Jill as her impressive accomplishments and superior work in animal advocacy make her a great for the PAL campaign," Andy Darmohraj, APPA executive vice president and COO. "Jill's charisma and passion and opportunities to connect with people make her a perfect champion to bring the campaign and its positive message to a broad audience."
Supporting the campaign's mission, Rappaport will help spread the joys and benefits of pet ownership and advocate for pet adoption and responsible pet ownership through speaking engagements and a television program dedicated to adopting pets and showcasing pet products to enhance the pet/people experience.
"We are incredibly excited about this new partnership with Jill as her impressive accomplishments and superior work in animal advocacy make her a great for the PAL campaign," Andy Darmohraj, APPA executive vice president and COO. "Jill's charisma and passion and opportunities to connect with people make her a perfect champion to bring the campaign and its positive message to a broad audience."
26 June 2014
Petland CEO defends retail sale of pets
Earlier this month, InfoStream reported four leading U.S. organizations were joining forces to overturn a proposed ban on pet sales in retail stores. Recently, Petland added its voice to the conversation as the organization's CEO, Joe Watson, defended the retail sale of pets.
"Retail bans re essentially a feel-good effort that does little to nothing to address substandard breeders," Watson told MarionStar.com, adding that as few as 2 per cent of puppies are purchased in pet stores. "The math is pretty simple. If every pet store selling puppies closed tomorrow, not a single breeder would go out of business."
Since 2007, nearly 50 U.S. cities have outlawed retail pet shops in response to growing concerns that puppy mills are sourcing their inventory. These municipal bylaws are designed to curb impulse buying as well as abuses by commercial breeders. 3
Several Canadian communities have also adopted bylaw amendments which prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats unless they come from a registered non-profit rescue or shelter but the implications on small businesses can be drastic. In 2013, following the overturning of a pet sale ban in Vernon, B.C., President and CEO of PIJAC Canada, Louis McCann explained the solution is not in banning pet sales but in promoting positive relationships between retailers and the community.
"The focus moves retailers and service providers from defending a right, to being transparent providers and offering themselves as part of the solution to a community concern," said McCann.
"Retail bans re essentially a feel-good effort that does little to nothing to address substandard breeders," Watson told MarionStar.com, adding that as few as 2 per cent of puppies are purchased in pet stores. "The math is pretty simple. If every pet store selling puppies closed tomorrow, not a single breeder would go out of business."
Since 2007, nearly 50 U.S. cities have outlawed retail pet shops in response to growing concerns that puppy mills are sourcing their inventory. These municipal bylaws are designed to curb impulse buying as well as abuses by commercial breeders. 3
Several Canadian communities have also adopted bylaw amendments which prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats unless they come from a registered non-profit rescue or shelter but the implications on small businesses can be drastic. In 2013, following the overturning of a pet sale ban in Vernon, B.C., President and CEO of PIJAC Canada, Louis McCann explained the solution is not in banning pet sales but in promoting positive relationships between retailers and the community.
"The focus moves retailers and service providers from defending a right, to being transparent providers and offering themselves as part of the solution to a community concern," said McCann.
19 June 2014
Kijiji Pets blog shares valuable adoption information
Kijiji, Canada's largest online classified site, has been taking proactive measures to ensure the safe adoption of animals on its site. The site's incorporation of a small fee to dog and puppy sale listings, is an effort to add an extra layer of accountability as well as traceability.
Kijiji also maintains a educational pet section on its blog, which regularly provides readers with tools relating to pet adoption and sourcing, homing and health and safety.
"We’ve always had a keen focus on our community of users," said Shawn McIntyre, Community Relations Manager with Kijiji. "Even now that the Kijiji community has grown to 15 million Canadians, we still love engaging with our users in a direct way. Our users are especially passionate about our Pets category, so it’s only natural that we share this passion."
Several of the articles posted on the Kijiji blog can and should be shared with pet families and communities. Here are a few examples:
Staying Safe and Ethical when searching for a new pet
Things to consider before adoption a pet
Buying and adopting pets safely with Kijiji
Kijiji also maintains a educational pet section on its blog, which regularly provides readers with tools relating to pet adoption and sourcing, homing and health and safety.
"We’ve always had a keen focus on our community of users," said Shawn McIntyre, Community Relations Manager with Kijiji. "Even now that the Kijiji community has grown to 15 million Canadians, we still love engaging with our users in a direct way. Our users are especially passionate about our Pets category, so it’s only natural that we share this passion."
Several of the articles posted on the Kijiji blog can and should be shared with pet families and communities. Here are a few examples:
Staying Safe and Ethical when searching for a new pet
Things to consider before adoption a pet
Buying and adopting pets safely with Kijiji
Kijiji Pets blog shares valuable adoption information
Kijiji, Canada's largest online classified site, has been taking proactive measures to ensure the safe adoption of animals on its site. The site's incorporation of a small fee to dog and puppy sale listings, is an effort to add an extra layer of accountability as well as traceability.
Kijiji also maintains a educational pet section on its blog, which regularly provides readers with tools relating to pet adoption and sourcing, homing and health and safety.
"We’ve always had a keen focus on our community of users," said Shawn McIntyre, Community Relations Manager with Kijiji. "Even now that the Kijiji community has grown to 15 million Canadians, we still love engaging with our users in a direct way. Our users are especially passionate about our Pets category, so it’s only natural that we share this passion."
Several of the articles posted on the Kijiji blog can and should be shared with pet families and communities. Here are a few examples:
Staying Safe and Ethical when searching for a new pet
Things to consider before adoption a pet
Buying and adopting pets safely with Kijiji
Kijiji also maintains a educational pet section on its blog, which regularly provides readers with tools relating to pet adoption and sourcing, homing and health and safety.
"We’ve always had a keen focus on our community of users," said Shawn McIntyre, Community Relations Manager with Kijiji. "Even now that the Kijiji community has grown to 15 million Canadians, we still love engaging with our users in a direct way. Our users are especially passionate about our Pets category, so it’s only natural that we share this passion."
Several of the articles posted on the Kijiji blog can and should be shared with pet families and communities. Here are a few examples:
Staying Safe and Ethical when searching for a new pet
Things to consider before adoption a pet
Buying and adopting pets safely with Kijiji
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