Current Affairs

Nov- 2017 -

2 November

60% of owners feed pets toxic treats

A new survey has revealed that 60 percent of UK pet owners are feeding their furry friends human foods that are toxic when consumed by dogs and cats. The research, commissioned by Webbox, has found that the cat really does get the cream as almost a third (29 percent) of…

2 November

Four in five pet owners call for stricter fireworks laws

Animal lovers want to see tighter controls on how fireworks are sold and set off. As Bonfire Night approaches, 70 percent of animal lovers revealed that they think fireworks should only be allowed at controlled or licensed events while 15 percent want to see bangers barred altogether. Millions of Brits…

2 November

Benyfit launch new limited edition Christmas recipe

Benyfit Natural has launched a limited edition ‘Turkey Christmas Dinner’ which will be available from November 2017. The recipe uses the highest quality fresh free range turkey crown. The ‘Turkey Christmas Dinner’ also contains a mix of seasonal vegetables, including parsnips and Brussels sprouts. Parsnips are help boost a dog’s…

2 November

Urban living affects dog food sales

Year-on-year growth in dog food sales slowed down over 2015-2017, according to Euromonitor International Much of this, Euromonitor believes, was due to an increase in urban living coupled with a slow recovery to the financial crisis. A decline in the overall dog population in some markets, such as France and…

Oct- 2017 -

30 October

BETA International launches training sessions for retailers

BETA International the trade fair for equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet products, has introduced ‘Training Tuesday’ – a day dedicated to learning for retailers and their staff. Free seminars focusing on topics and top tips for the trade will take place in The Charles Owen Hub, with its large digital…

30 October

Fish4Dogs welcomes new team member

Fish4Dogs has appointed a new technical and product co-ordinator, Annabel Battersby, who will help its growing technical team in the development of new products, quality control and regulatory compliance. Annabel, who has a BSc in Animal Science from University of Nottingham and an MSc in Business Management from the Royal…

30 October

Pet insurance team cycle 510 miles for animal charities

Member of Team Agria have cycled the 510-mile Extra Mile Challenge all in the name of charity. The three-day challenge saw the Agria cyclists ride in relay across the French route for their four chosen charities; Dogs for Good in Association with Stocklake Park School (MASKS), Hearing Dogs for Deaf People,…

27 October

Pet company awarded royal accolade

A Lancashire-based pet company has been handed a coveted award for worldwide expansion and export growth. On Wednesday CEO of Pets Choice, Tony Raeburn, was on hand to receive the accolade from the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth. Lord Shuttleworth was treated to a tour of the Pets Choice premises…

26 October

Pet supply store hit by huge fire

A pet supply store based in Yate, has been hit by a huge fire. Fire crews from Yate, Kingswood, Temple, Thornbury, Portishead and Bedminster fire stations were called to a large fire in a warehouse used as a pet supply store. The warehouse was evacuated by Avon Fire and Rescue.…

26 October

Record reduction in retail employment

There has been a record reduction in the amount of people and hours worked in retail employment, according to the BRC. Hours worked in retail fell by 4.2 percent compared with the same quarter a year ago. Reductions in hours worked on both full-time and part-time contracts contributed. This is…