Manufacturers

Nov- 2012 -

29 November

Hilton Herbs wins Somerset ‘Exporter of the Year’ award

Hilton Herbs has for the second time won the Somerset ‘Exporter of the Year’ award at the Somerset Business Awards 2012. Held at the County Cricket Ground in Taunton on 17 November, the ceremony was attended by 280 people and the number of companies entered for awards were up by…

14 November

Gardman to put pet care alongside pots in garden centres

You wouldn’t usually expect to find pet care products lodged between the strimmers and pot displays in a garden centre, but Gardman’s head of category management thinks there is a great chance that could change. Having launched its pet care brands in June, Gardman believes that pet care offers great…

5 November

Driffield bird food site granted A grade status for third year running

A Yorkshire bird food company was granted the top ‘A grade’ rating from the British Retail Consortium for the third year in a row. The production facilities, in Driffield, had twice previously reached this grade but, remarkably, they achieved the third title after being taken over by Westland Horticulture earlier…

2 November

Keeping wild birds fed over winter is top priority for pet brand

Gardeners are being reminded by a top pet brand that keeping wild birds healthy with garden food should remain a top priority this winter. ChapelWood has developed a brand to maintain and care for the wild birds which occupy gardens and rely on the bird food for nutrition. Henry Corbett,…

2 November

Hypoallergenic treats to address pets’ dietary needs

Most pet owners across the UK recognise the dietary restrictions of their cherished companion during meal times and know that these diets can be the difference between a comfortable or irritating lifestyle for their pet. What many owners don’t realise, however, according to research from Burgess Pet Care, is the…

1 November

Spectrum Brands Pet Division set to join HQ in Manchester

Spectrum Brands Pet Division, which includes the Tetra, 8in1 and FURminator brands, is set to close its Southampton office at the end of 2012 to join with its headquarters in Manchester. The marketing, finance and customer service functions will join the Spectrum Brands Head Office in Manchester where they will…

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31 October

Bob Martin post hefty sales figures after TV campaign

Leading pet healthcare specialist Bob Martin has posted double the amount of sales compared with 2011 figures, having successfully launched flea care product FleaClear in March. The Spot On products have received a boost from a return to television advertising – for the first time in 25 years – which…

29 October

Long Paws to support Pup Aid with charity auction

Long Paws has announced that it will be supporting Pup Aid through its charity auctions. Started by Marc Abraham, also known as Mark the vet, Pup Aid works to raise awareness about the UK’s cruel puppy farming trade. Director of Long Paws Elan Mansur said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be…

25 October

Birdfood manufacturer donates £14,200 to help wildlife

Walter Harrison’s has donated more than £14,200 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust in a bid to enthuse the next generation of naturalists. The manufacturer of wild bird foods and accessories made the presentation on 20 October, where Stuart Hendy of Walter Harrison’s gave the cheque to the trust’s newly appointed…

22 October

Mars Petcare team smash Guinness World Record for pet food donation

A Leicestershire-based pet care company has broken a Guinness World Record for donating the most pet food to charity in 24 hours. Mars Petcare Associates, from Waltham, officially became world record holders during their annual Customer Development and Marketing Conference. The previous world record of 900 kilogrammes donated in one…