Fulfillment for
pet food

Pet food poses a particular logistical challenge in e-commerce, as it is often heavy, bulky, perishable or subject to seasonal demand. With Apiando as a specialized partner at your side, you benefit from tailor-made fulfillment solutions for pet supplies that take care of storage, shipping and returns management for you. This means that heavy feed bags, canned food and snacks arrive reliably, fresh and on time at your customers' doorsteps.

Market leaders trust Apiando

Strong growth

The pet industry
is growingsteadily

More and more pet owners are buying food, snacks and accessories conveniently online - whether for dogs, cats, rodents or exotic animals. The pet food market has been experiencing strong growth for years, both in the B2C and D2C sectors. At the same time, the requirements for shipping speed, product safety and stock availability are constantly increasing. Today's customers not only expect a wide range of products, but also smooth, fast delivery. Retailers therefore need flexible fulfillment solutions with scalable logistics in order to remain competitive in the long term and reliably serve their target groups. Why is external fulfillment worthwhile for pet food? We have compiled the requirements for pet food fulfillment. With Apiando, you have a fulfillment service provider at your side that is able to scale the pet food and pet supplies business together.

Challenges
AND solutions

Many products are heavy or bulky, which requires special warehouse logistics and packaging
Save storage costs as your goods are stored in our professional logistics centers
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Animal feed is sometimes subject to strict hygiene and shelf life requirements
Benefit from short shipping times thanks to optimal warehouse locations
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Demand fluctuates greatly depending on the season, which makes flexible scaling of processes necessary
Reduce costs as we also cover returns and support
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Today's customers expect fast delivery and transparent shipment tracking
Get an individual connection to your store or marketplace
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Returns must be processed efficiently and handled hygienically and correctly
Scale easily - whether seasonal peaks or permanent growth

At a glance
Our services

Import

  • Sea freight & air freight
  • Container transportation FCL/LCL
  • Import declarations
  • Customs clearance
  • Customs and tax warehouses

Incoming goods

  • Containers, pallets, cartons
  • Quality control
  • Fast Lane booking
  • 24h processing
  • 99.8 % error-free

Storage

  • Own fulfillment centers
  • Flexible scalability
  • Real-time monitoring 24/7
  • MHD/ Lot Tracking
  • Daily billing

Order picking

  • Modern picking systems
  • Picking priority
  • Individual pick structures
  • Bundle options
  • 99.8 % error-free

Packaging

  • State-of-the-art warehouse
  • Storage in pallet and
  • Real-time monitoring 24/7
  • Flexible logistics space
  • MHD/ Lot Tracking

Shipping

  • Efficient pick & pack
  • Pick-by-scan
  • Personalization
  • Package inserts
  • Sustainable filling material

Returns

  • Returns acceptance
  • ABC classifications
  • Quality inspection
  • Reprocessing
  • Disposal & recycling

Extra Services

  • Personalization
  • Package inserts
  • Sustainable filling material
  • Own branding
  • Bundle options

Successful customer projects
thanks to our expertise

We support numerous renowned brands in the pet industry and contribute our many years of e-commerce expertise to your growth strategy. Companies such as Tjure, Happy Horse, Happy Dog and Nutricanis rely on our high-performance fulfillment infrastructure - from efficient warehousing and precise order picking to fast shipping. Tjure impresses with innovative drinking snacks for dogs, the freshness and quality of which is reliably ensured by our optimized logistics. Happy Horse supplies horse lovers throughout Europe with high-quality feed - we ensure punctual delivery even during seasonal peaks. Happy Dog, as an established premium brand, benefits from our scalable warehouse logistics and connection to national and international marketplaces. And Nutricanis, known for its grain-free food and functional snacks, uses our automated processes to ensure smooth processing even with high order volumes. Thanks to our collaboration, these and many other brands have been able to significantly increase their performance in online retail, strengthen their brand presence and establish themselves as genuine love brands in the community of animal lovers.

Apiando case study of the CTI brand

Success Story

CTI BRANDS 🏠

CTI Brands now offers high-quality household items via Amazon Prime. Apiando handles the entire order processing in Koblenz - from goods receipt to shipping. Discover the convenient way to order CTI Brands products on Amazon!

Apiando Services for CTI Brands

  • eCommerce SFP Fulfillment
  • eCommerce Amazon Management
  • Switch to JTL
  • Digital Services

Success Story

Simpleas GmbH 🏠

High-quality drawer inserts and more for a happy home

Apiando Services for Simpleas
  • On-site workshops
  • Logistical support and advice
  • Internationalization
  • Management reporting
Apiando case study of the Startkraft brand

Success Story

Starting power 🥗️

Startkraft offers high-quality raw food products made from sprouted seeds and superfoods, developed by nutritionists. Apiando supports the e-commerce strategy and optimizes Amazon account management.

Apiando Services for starting power
  • E-Commerce strategy consulting
  • Amazon strategy
  • Amazon Account Management
  • Consulting & Training

Success Stories

TURNING ORDERS
INTO SMILES

FAQS
Frequently asked questions

Apiando can easily handle dry and wet food as well as food supplements and accessories. Products with special requirements are processed in compliance with all storage and shipping specifications.
Thanks to our optimized shipping processes, your goods usually reach the customer within 24-48 hours. Express options and same-day delivery are also possible - depending on location, individual agreements and volume.
Returns are hygienically checked and documented at Apiando. Unopened products can be put back into storage after inspection or disposed of as required. You receive full transparency on all returns and can view your stocks directly thanks to our dashboard and possible store connections.
Our IT experts connect your store system or ERP directly to our fulfillment platform. Whether Shopify, Shopware, Amazon or an individual solution - integration is seamless and takes no time at all.
Yes, we offer customized packaging with your logo or design. This keeps your brand visible during shipping - from personalized boxes to flyer inserts.
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Yannik Weissenfels, COO
I'm here for you!