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Over one in five consumers believe that the workers in their local pet store care more than those in big chains, according to a survey from Johnson’s Veterinary Products. The survey of 1,000 pet owners, found that 28% of respondents believed their local pet store to be knowledgeable and trustworthy.…

iPET network has launched a new Level 2 education qualification in canine nutrition for professionals who work in the petcare industry such as pet retailers, pet shop employees, trainers and dog walkers. The qualification, which will be taught by nutrition consultant, and author of The Best Dog Diet Ever Caroline…

Pooch Snax has announced that it is rolling out its Porky Ears range to independent pet stores and wholesalers across the UK. Porky Ears are a premium British pork treat range made from 100% British pork which is shaped into ears and air-dried. Porky Ears are available loose to retailers…

Butternut Box, the UK-based dog food company has announced the acquisition of PsiBufet, Poland’s fresh dog food company, expanding its European presence. Butternut Box has already established its brand in other European countries including Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium and now Poland. It claimed that since its inception in 2016, the company…

Consumers in the UK are spending increasing amounts on healthcare products for their pets according to data from Research And Markets. According to its report on the UK veterinary market consumers spent nearly £4bn on veterinary and other pet services in 2020. The report believes that the trend of pet…

Total retail sales in the UK were up 5.1% in March according to data from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG. This is above the three-month average growth of 4.8% and the 12-month average growth of 2.6% for the five weeks between 26 February and 1 April. Like-for-like retail sales…

Mars Petcare has announced plans to acquire US company Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products. This acquisition will enable the science and diagnostics division of Mars to expand its diagnostic offerings and broadly promote point-of-care veterinary diagnostics. Mars will pay $120.00 (£96) per share for…

Pets Choice has announced the purchase of various brands and trademarks for the UK and EU from the Martin Family for an undisclosed sum. The brands involved in the deal include Bob Martin, Felight, Kitzyme, and Vetzyme. Bob Martin was founded in 1892 by Robert Martin, who created a range…

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald MBE as a new non-executive director. The appointment will come into effect on 27 May 2023 and upon her appointment to the board, she will also become a member of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and the ESG…

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.25% to 4.25%, the highest rate in almost 15 years, following an unexpected rise in inflation last month.  The move marks the 11th consecutive increase from the BoE and follows the jump in inflation to 10.4%…