Current Affairs

Jun- 2017 -

28 June

Forthglade releases new range of pet treats

Pet food company, Forthglade, has launched a new range of functional treats. With 100 percent natural ingredients, the grain free hand-baked treats will be available in four varieties: A training treat with cheese A salmon treat to support joints and bones A turkey based treat for fresh breath A calming treat containing chicken.…

28 June

Peregrine Livefoods announces partnership with MistKing®

MistKing® misting systems has announced an exclusive deal with the UK’s largest specialist reptile wholesaler, Peregrine Livefoods. For the last decade, MistKing has engineered advanced misting systems which have enhanced the keeping and breeding of reptile and amphibians for hobbyists and zoos across the globe. The new deal secures a wider…

28 June

Pet professional named ‘Best Green Champion’

Chris Cole, environmental co-ordinator and quality auditor at Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), has been named Best Green Champion by Investors in the Environment (iiE). He collected his award at iiE’s awards ceremony for Yorkshire and the Humber where IPN also collected its Green Level accreditation. Chris helped the business gain…

28 June

PFMA publishes Brexit Manifesto

With Brexit bills dominating the government agenda and negotiations underway to seek a new relationship with the EU, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has published its Brexit Manifesto at pfma.org.uk/brexit. The trade body looks forward to working with the new government to achieve a clear and certain path…

28 June

AQUA 2017 sells out of exhibitor space

AQUA 2017, the UK water gardening and aquatics trade event, has sold out of exhibitor stands. 80 companies will showcase their products and services at Telford International Centre on October 18-19. Visitor registrations are already higher than they were at the same time two years ago when the show was last…

26 June

Retailer launches new ‘find my pet’ app

Pets at Home has launched an innovative 24 hour pet finding service, Find My VIP, that allows lost pet alerts to be sent via the Pets at Home app, making printing off lost pet posters a thing of the past. The app works by using Pets at Home’s VIP Club,…

26 June

‘Prime Minister’s proposals fall short’ says leading vet association

The Prime Minister’s proposals for EU nationals living in the UK have been claimed to fall short of providing certainty by a leading veterinary association. The Prime Minister is proposing that those who have lived in the UK for five years by a specific cut-off date to be given the chance…

26 June

Dog walkers lead the way with new vans

A Reading-based pet business has just purchased three new vehicles to enhance its offering. Holybrooks, which offers high-quality dog walking services, as well as outdoor training courses and private tuition, has just taken delivery of three new vehicles from Dealer Group Rygor Commercials. Smartly finished in an updated version of Holybrooks’…

26 June

Truline named ‘Brand of the Year’

Truline, created by Pero Foods Ltd, has won a Brand of the Year for Best Dry/Kibble Dog Food of 2017 (UK). The award ceremony which was held at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna on the 21 June, saw several companies from around the globe within the pet food industry receiving awards in numerous…

23 June

The Pet Perk supports Bring your Dog to Work Day

In-office sampling gurus, The Work Perk, have launched a new collaboration with Bring Your Dog To Work Day 2017. With 8.5 million dogs and 7.4 million cats registered in the UK alone, The Pet Perk provides an essential service for pet brands – while giving employers the opportunity to brighten up their…