Manufacturers

Jun- 2018 -

27 June

Webbox makes commitment to using 100 percent recyclable packaging

Pet food company Webbox has made its first steps to using 100 percent recyclable packaging by changing the trays used for its 400g retort trays. Along with sub-brand Webbox Natural, will be replacing the black polypropylene trays used for their wet dog food trays with white polypropylene trays. On average…

26 June

Arcadia Reptile launch ‘world-first’ dedicated Leopard Gecko UV-B system

Arcadia Reptile has released its new ShadeDweller range which it claims is the world’s first UV-B system line dedicated to the Leopard Gecko and other crepuscular species. It has been made specifically for ‘shade dwelling’ species but may also be suitable for diurnal species living in shallow enclosures, including snakes.…

25 June

Aldi-sold Foobler pet toy under fire after dog injured

A dog’s jaw became stuck in a £13.99 Aldi toy, leading to a £350 vet bill for its owner in order to have it surgically removed. Dog owner Samantha Trofimowicz gave her dog Moet, the Foobler treat dispenser on Wednesday night but just 30 minutes after she heard screams from…

25 June

Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods expand north with Worsley franchise

Pet food manufacturer, Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, a family-run business based in the north of England, is set to expand its Greater Manchester operations with a new franchise business start-up in the area. Peter Roberts, previously worked for 21 years as an engineer in the food manufacturing sector working…

22 June

Natures Menu ups investment in new Norfolk factory to £16m

Natures Menu has announced it has upped investment from just under £13m to £16m as it adds more machinery. Managing director Craig Taylor said that within five years it expects to see the new facility help to double the company’s £40m turnover and grow its workforce, which will already increase…

21 June

Nineteen 87 host ‘Bake it Better’ event in aid of GOSH charity

Nineteen 87, a new premium dog food manufacturer, has hosted a ‘Bake it Better’ fundraising event in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity. The company, which uses UK sourced ingredients and supports the ‘farm-to-bowl’ ethos, held the national fundraising event, and invited budding bakers to bake treats to…

21 June

Radio Systems PetSafe Europe appoints Nicki Hamilton to sales team

Radio Systems PetSafe Europe, parent company of PetSafe Brand, has announced the appointment of Nicki Hamilton to EMEA sales director, a newly created role designed to boost the company’s sales team as it continues its expansion across the region. Hamilton will lead a team of five sales representatives and focus…

20 June

Slow-feeding ‘Lickimat’ launched for pet separation anxiety

An Australian couple have invented a new feeding mat product to help reduce pet separation anxiety by distracting with treats. The ‘Lickimat’ works by being filled with food and left for pets to lick at, with grooves in the mat meaning it can take pets up to 90 minutes to…

20 June

Pet food business Scrumbles receives ethical accreditation

Independent British pet food manufacturer Scrumbles has been awarded Ethical Accreditation membership. Scrumbles produces food for cats and dogs and aims to ensure its food is nutritious and delicious. All of its recipes are carefully tailored to breed size, life stage and contain up to 77 percent chicken. The company…

19 June

UK Bring Your Dog to Work Day to take place on Friday

This Friday will be the UK’s fifth Bring Your Dog to Work day, businesses will be encouraged to let employees bring their dogs in with them in order to raise money for charity. The event, founded and organised by pet grooming product manufacturer Hownd will aim to raise money for…