Industry News
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Oct- 2025 -31 October
Snellman Petfood expands into UK with Benyfit Natural acquisition
Finnish company Snellman Petfood has acquired British premium raw pet food manufacturer Benyfit Natural, for an undisclosed sum, marking its first purchase in the UK and a further step in its international expansion strategy. Founded in 2014, Benyfit Natural produces natural raw dog food from its facility in East Sussex. …
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30 October
OATA appoints new scientific support officer
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has appointed Leigh-Marie Hobday as scientific support officer. Hobday joins from the Coral Centre, where she was operations and propagation manager. She previously worked as a marine invertebrate taxonomist, studying the health of UK waters. A graduate of the University of Portsmouth, Hobday holds…
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30 October
Pets Corner partners with Deliveroo for on-demand pet supplies
Pets Corner has agreed an exclusive partnership with Deliveroo to offer on-demand delivery of pet products across selected areas of London and Brighton. The move marks the first time a national pet retailer has joined the Deliveroo platform. It will allow customers to order a range of Pets Corner items,…
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29 October
Burgess Pet Care completes £3.36m site upgrades
Pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care has completed a £3.36m five-year upgrade programme across its Yorkshire production site to increase capacity, efficiency and sustainability. The investment supports the firm’s plans to expand its own-label manufacturing partnerships alongside its established branded portfolio, providing retailers and pet food brands with access to…
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29 October
Dogs Trust launches calming playlist to help pets cope with fireworks
Animal welfare charity Dogs Trust has launched a calming playlist designed to help reduce anxiety in dogs during the fireworks season. The playlist, titled ‘Soft Sounds for Dogs’, has been developed by the charity’s behaviour and research experts and draws on studies showing that calm, low-tempo music can help mask…
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28 October
LitPet wins two awards at PetQuip 2025
Pet supplement company LitPet has won two awards at the 2025 PetQuip Awards, receiving silver in the Best New Product (Healthcare and Grooming) category and gold for Most Promising New Business Start-Up. The firm’s winning product, Pawisitve Powder, is a calming supplement that combines traditional herbal ingredients such as schisandra…
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28 October
Jollyes to open six new stores in six weeks
Pet retailer Jollyes will open six new stores between mid-November and mid-December, including five in former Poundland locations due to close this year. The company, which recently opened in Chesterfield, will launch new stores in Swansea on 15 November and Southend on 22 November, followed by Thurrock on 28 November,…
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27 October
Waita Pets launches advent calendars for cats and dogs
Pet food manufacturer Waita Pets has launched two advent calendars for cats and dogs as part of its 2025 Christmas range. The company, a finalist in the upcoming Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards for Best Pet Treat and Supplier of the Year, said the treats are designed to support digestive…
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24 October
Big Idea Ventures and Mars unveil 2025 startup accelerator cohort
Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare have announced three startups selected for the 2025 Next Generation Pet Food Program, an accelerator aimed at supporting sustainable innovation in pet nutrition. Run in partnership with AAK, Bühler and Givaudan, the programme focuses on advancing biotech-based ingredients, essential nutrients and circular feed systems…
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24 October
Trinkety Paws launches new equestrian brand Trinkety Equine
Northamptonshire-based accessories manufacturer Trinkety Paws has expanded into the equestrian sector with the launch of Trinkety Equine, a new brand producing BioThane horse tack. The new equestrian range includes headcollars, lunge lines and lead ropes, all made in the UK. BioThane is a waterproof and durable coated webbing designed as…
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