Manufacturers

PFMA learns how ‘no deal’ Brexit will impact on pet sector

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has been investigating the implications of failing to agree our future trade relations with the EU. The PFMA undertook a trade mission in Geneva, 9-11 October, to hold meetings with the WTO, as well as several major national missions including Ireland, USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil,…

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Pero (Foods) Ltd is shortlisted for Exporter of the Year Award

Pero (Foods) Ltd has been shortlisted for this year’s PIF – Pet Industry Awards within the Exporter of the Year category. The nomination adds to a successful year for Pero, with the North Wales based manufacturer picking up the World Branding Forum – Brand of the Year Award for 2017…

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Hownd offers discount for the trade this autumn

HOWND is offering 15 percent off its trade cases of Keep Calm Conditioning Shampoo and matching Body Mist during the busy autumn season of Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween. The range has been created to soothe anxious and agitated dogs and an especially popular during this noisy time of the…

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Eukanuba reaches out to consumers at Discover Dogs

On 21 – 22 October Eukanuba Discover Dogs will take place in London, bringing together over 25,000 pet enthusiasts from all over the UK to learn more about dogs and how to take care of them. Eukanuba’s Veterinary Training Manager, Kellie Ceccarelli, will be on hand to help potential pet owners find…

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Forthglade supports National Guide Dog Week  

Forthglade has been supporting Guide Dogs as its lead charity for almost two years. One of their first projects was sponsoring a puppy through the charity’s Name a Puppy Campaign. Ruby, a very bouncy black Labrador Retriever-cross soon arrived on the scene and Forthglade followed her progress with regular pupdates…

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Cotswold RAW celebrates winning award

Producer of raw food for dogs, Cotswold RAW, has scooped up an award. The company, which topped the Grocer’s New Product (Petcare) category, welcomed the food and drink trade magazine’s support for BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) pet feeding.  Co-founder, Mark Lewis, says: “Don’t get us wrong, raw feeding has been a…

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New Fish4Dogs video tackles dogs’ skin conditions

When trying to alleviate food-related skin conditions in dogs it’s important to identify whether pets are suffering from an allergy or an intolerance, a leading animal nutritionist advises. The symptoms of the two can be very similar but there are key differences says David Southey BSc, who tackles the subject…

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Pets Choice continues expansion with state-of-the-art new factory

Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has been granted planning permission for a new manufacturing site close to its Head Office facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Construction of the 65,000sq.ft well equipped factory commenced in September. It will include significant investment in automation and improvements in processes, with the planned site being…

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Ceva launches TV advertising campaign

In October 2017, Ceva Animal Health launches its largest ever TV advertising campaign. New commercials will focus on veterinary behaviour products, FELIWAY and ADAPTIL. It is Ceva’s third TV campaign this year to raise awareness of the benefits of FELIWAY and ADAPTIL amongst pet owners. The campaign will begin on…

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Fish4Dogs welcomes Queen’s county representative

Pet food company Fish4Dogs had a very special visitor to its Worcestershire headquarters on 26 September. The Queen’s county representative, Vice Lord-Lieutenant, The Hon Lady Morrison, toured the business and met employees. The visit was in honour of the company’s achievement in winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International…

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