Business

Cats protection CEO James Yeates has been appointed as a new member of The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC). Yeates is one of the four new members of AWC, which is made up of experts in farming, wild animals and pets. It provides detailed research and advice to the Department for…

Coleg Cambria, a higher education college in north east Wales, has announced the opening of its new dog grooming salon and training academy. The Collar and Comb Dog Grooming Academy will open at the college’s Llysfasi site, and will formally begin seminars on 27 January. The first seminar will be…

Dixon was elected as a non-veterinary director at BVA’s AGM in September 2017. He succeeds Philip Lowndes, who had served as BVA’s board chair since April 2017. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has appointed Steve Anderson Dixon as its new board chair. Dixon, who had previously served as a BVA…

Ethical pet care brand, Hownd, has announced the successful closure of its first round of investment following an equity crowdfunding campaign. Through the use of investment platform Crowdcube, the company received almost £200k from a group of 329 investors. Mark Hirschel, director of business development, said: “After years of putting…

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has announced it has acquired the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, assets and goodwill after Bob Martin UK entered into administration earlier this week. Alongside the acquisition Pets Choice has agreed a brand licence with the Bob Martin brand so it can continue to grow. The…

Pet Podium products, a natural pet products company based in Maidenhead, has just secured a new international contract with a Canadian pet supplies company which is set to increase its annual turnover by 20% to £2.4m. Founded in 2006 by three ex-athletes with a “passion for pets”, Pet Podium Products…

PATS has announced two new sustainability initiatives, which will appear at the Telford show later this month (September). There is to be a new prize for the most sustainable or ecologically friendly product submitted to the exhibition’s New Product Showcase, called the Green New Product Award. The Green New Product…

Trade bodies from around the world are calling on aquatic businesses to sign up to help them to compile a “comprehensive” picture of the marine ornamental fish trade. This follows the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), held in Geneva this…

Pet care provider Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has announced plans to expand following backing from consumer brand investment specialist, Piper. Founded by Bruce Casalis in 2008 following a lifelong passion for dogs, the award-winning business currently operates two sites in Cobham and Oxshott in Surrey. The 25 acres of private…

De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and contemporary hotels has opened its doors to canines. Some 15 hotels will be available to dog owners and their pets across the country. Each dog will have their own bowl, bed and treats throughout their stay, priced from £30 per…