Current Affairs

Aug- 2017 -

3 August

SuperZoo attracts 10,057 pet retail, grooming and service industry professionals

From July 24-27, SuperZoo 2017 gathered together 10,057 pet retail, grooming and service industry professionals at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to learn, shop, network and socialise. Following the implementation of a new buyer qualification process this year, SuperZoo, the trade expo and conference in North America, exceeded attendance expectations. Presented…

3 August

Family run pet shop ‘ransacked’

A family run pet shop has been ‘ransacked by thieves’. Cheshire Pet Supplies was targeted by robbers between 5:30pm on Saturday 29th July and 11am on Sunday 30th July. The shop, which doesn’t have CCTV had more than £60,000 of goods stolen. The company posted on Facebook to say: “So last…

3 August

UK dog ownership continues to decline

The total dog population decreased by 2 percent since 2012 with a projected higher decline until 2022, according to Euromonitor. The ownership of larger dogs also declined by 7 percent in UK and small breeds grew by 2 percent. In addition, both cat and small mammal populations grew by 1…

2 August

PIF launches extension of insurance

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced an extension to its member benefit business insurance, to now cover its kennel and cattery members. For the last three years, PIF has partnered with Jelf, to provide peace of mind around issues and core risks faced by groomers, sitters, home boarders and…

2 August

Pooch and Mutt featured in Vogue Paris

Fast growing UK pet company Pooch and Mutt features in the August issue of Vogue Paris. Pooch and Mutt’s ‘health food for dogs’ range consists of grain-free and wheat-free foods with natural ingredients that aim to help with a variety of health problems common to dogs. “We know that for humans,…

2 August

Henson Franklyn sponsors BETA International exhibitor bags

Design-and-build specialist Henson Franklyn will be sponsoring BETA International’s exhibitor bags for a second year running. The bags, which are handed out to exhibiting companies on arrival at the trade fair, will be branded with the company’s striking logo and are packed with a range of essentials, including the show’s…

1 August

Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. acquires the aquatic side of Arcadia Products Plc

Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. has acquired the aquatic side of the Arcadia Products Plc business. This comes shortly after the successful acquisition of Arcadia Reptile in spring 2017. Within a few months stock availability has moved from approximately 50 percent to 93 percent across the Arcadia Reptile range. Several new products have…

Jul- 2017 -

31 July

UK joins international campaign to stop false reviews

Over the last year, consumer protection agencies around the globe have worked together to prevent false or misleading reviews and endorsements online, and promote new guidelines to help review sites, digital influencers, marketing professionals and other traders understand what they should do to operate fairly. The CMA’s 2015/16 Presidency of the…

31 July

NOAH reveals first ‘Brexit Barometer’ report

The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) inaugural Brexit Barometer report has revealed that optimism and uncertainty are vying for position on the future of the animal medicines industry in the UK. The report was developed following the set-up of NOAH’s Brexit Taskforce and a Brexit workshop event where NOAH members and stakeholders representing 16 organisations came together to discuss and debate the impact of the EU Exit on the animal medicines sector. The…

31 July

Research finds that pets bring communities together

Pets strengthen neighbourhood ties, according to new research. An international study has been conducted by the University of Western Australia in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, part of Mars Petcare. It surveyed over 2,500 pet and non-pet owners across the world. It found that pet owners feel more…