Current Affairs

Dog Rocks awarded for International Trade

Dog Rocks Distribution Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The company, an ex-regional winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, entered the European pet market in 2008 and moved into the North American market in 2012. The Queen’s Award received for…

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Lily’s Kitchen bestowed with Queen’s Award

Lily’s Kitchen has today been bestowed with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The award achieved for innovation, is recognition of Lily’s Kitchen’s dedication to transforming the pet food industry and improving the quality of pets lives. Just one of a select group of…

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Ancol launches new trade catalogue

Ancol has launched its new 2016/2017 trade catalogue which promises to be packed with more new products than ever before. Multi-coloured nylon leads, fusion feeding bowls and mats, travel water bottles, super-sized dog shampoo, wooden gnawing toys… these are just some of the many products you’ll find in Ancol’s catalogue. Sarah Lane, sales…

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Vets ask MPs for animal welfare change

On April 19, as part of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Inquiry on animal welfare, The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) told MPs that the Animal Welfare Act 2006, while an excellent umbrella piece of legislation, can be difficult to enforce. The…

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Cats go wild for DREAMIES™ in new campaign

Mars brand DREAMIES™ brand has launched a new campaign. PACKATTACK™ is inspired by online pictures and videos of real cats tearing into packs of treats. DREAMIES™ has called upon consumers to share their own PACKATTACK™ experiences. Clementine Wilding-Taylor, senior brand manager at Mars Petcare said: “Pack Attack is a fun campaign based on a real-life…

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Royal Veterinary College launches revolutionary Pet Diabetes App

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has launched a revolutionary Pet Diabetes App, which not only brings diabetes management in animals into the 21st century but also helps to aid continual research into the condition. The App was developed with the kind support of the Rumba Foundation. The free App, designed by…

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Hertfordshire’s illegal puppy trade

The bodies of more than a dozen puppies have been discovered dumped in Hogg End Lane, St Albans, over the course of several months. The RSPCA was called on February 27, after a member of the public spotted the bodies on the verge. An animal collection officer (ACO) attended the scene and found…

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New mini chicken from Arden Grange

Arden Grange has launched a mini version of its fresh chicken and rice adult dog food. The new product is available in 2kg and 6kg bags, and has the same recipe as the ‘Adult – with fresh chicken and rice’ diet. The smaller kibble is created for smaller breeds which may struggle with larger sized…

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Wagg Foods receives bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment

Independent dried pet food producer Wagg Foods has received Bronze Accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE).  The Investors in the Environment Bronze standard requires legal compliance, the accurate recording and monitoring of environmental issues and resources, setting targets to reduce environmental impact and undertaking crisis planning. “Congratulations to Wagg…

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Benyfit Natural launch new Premium Blend range

  Benyfit Natural has launched a new Premium Blend combining a range of novel proteins which are not only low in fat but are also kind to the digestive system. The company’s founder is Ben Van Praagh developed the recipes when he was looking at ways to improve the condition of his own dogs…

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