Industry News
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Oct- 2025 -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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23 October
Omni launches hypoallergenic ‘Snack Pockets’ treats
Pet health brand Omni has launched a new range of hypoallergenic dog treats designed for pets with allergies or food sensitivities. The product, called Snack Pockets, combines a crunchy outer shell with a soft, creamy centre and is available in Fruit Crumble and Peanut Brittle flavours. The treats are free…
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22 October
Natures Menu unveils festive Freeze Dried treats for dogs
Pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has launched a festive range of dog treats and meals featuring its Freeze Dried products. The limited edition range includes the Christmas Cracker, Christmas Kennel and Christmas Stocking, each designed as a seasonal gift for adult dogs of all sizes. The products combine natural ingredients…
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21 October
Jollyes to close stores over Xmas and New Year in recognition of staff
Jollyes will close all of its more than 100 stores on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to give staff additional time off over the festive period. The retailer said the move was a gesture of thanks for employees’ hard work during the year. It will also bring…
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20 October
Zesty Paws launches calming diffuser for cats
Pet supplement company Zesty Paws has launched its first calming diffuser for cats, designed to help reduce stress-driven behaviours such as scratching, spraying and over-grooming.The product, available at Pets at Home and for pre-order on the Zesty Paws website, uses patent-pending nebulising technology to emit a pheromone mist intended to…
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17 October
Gov reminds companies to submit annual list of small pet medicines
The government has announced that companies selling medicines for small pet animals under exemption from full authorisation must submit their annual product list to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 17 November 2025. The requirement applies to all firms marketing veterinary medicines covered by Schedule 6 of the Veterinary Medicines…
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16 October
Clipit Hub opens in Basingstoke as training and retail space
The Clipit Hub, a new retail and education space for professional and pet grooming has opened at the Basepoint Business Centre in Basingstoke. Founded by local entrepreneur Paula Bryan, the hub aims to serve as a community space for dog groomers, horse owners and pet enthusiasts. Bryan, who founded the…
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15 October
CMA proposes price caps on vet prescriptions
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed the introduction of price caps on prescriptions provided by vets stating that pet owners could be “paying twice as much for commonly prescribed medicines from vet practices than they could pay online”. The watchdog believes that vets should have a prescription fee…
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14 October
Retail sales edge up 2.3% in September as food spending drives growth
UK total retail sales rose by 2.3% year on year in September, up from growth of 2% in September 2024 and above the 12-month average increase of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food sales increased by 4.3% on the year, compared with 2.3% growth in September 2024…
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