Manufacturers

Jul- 2021 -

15 July

Supreme Petfoods donates free food to Jimmy’s Farm

Supreme Petfoods, a manufacturer of food for small pets, has donated free food for some of the animals at Jimmy’s Farm in Ipswich. The manufacturer said it is providing food for the “smaller residents”, and that the donation adds up to nearly 500kg of food per year, which would normally…

14 July

Royal Canin warns of rescue centre struggles post-lockdown

Royal Canin and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have partnered up to highlight the “plight” of animal rescues, animal charities and pet food banks that are struggling due to the pandemic. It comes as ongoing restrictions have halted fundraising, which led to the “dramatically reduced” income of…

13 July

Podcast for pet businesses wins award

A podcast set up to support small business owners in the pet industry with promoting their work has won an industry award. The Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast, created by journalist and pet blogger Rachel Spencer, won the ‘Best Pet Entrepreneurs Freelance Content Creator’ at the Lux Pet Product and…

13 July

PFMA issues raw feeding guidance amid new research

PFMA has issued guidance to UK pet owners on the safety of raw feeding, in a bid to “provide reassurance and guidance” amid increased press coverage of raw feeding in the UK press. It comes as the group said it was aware of research from a team at the University…

12 July

The Green Poop Bag launches new packaging for ‘Plastic Free July’

The Green Poop Bag company has launched new two-in-one packaging for their waste bag range to celebrate ‘Plastic Free July’. The company’s compostable dog and cat waste bags are now delivered in a single, flip-top box made from recycled and recyclable cardboard. According to the group, they take up three…

9 July

Company of Animals launches new ‘car safety’ harnesses

Company of Animals has announced the launch of a new range of car safety harnesses for dogs. The product supports dogs that weigh up to 32kgs and directly links to the car seat belt system with “no extra connection clip required”. The fabric also features a breathable layer on the…

9 July

Paleo Ridge celebrates environmental milestone

Paleo Ridge, one of the UK’s leading producers of high-quality raw dog food, is celebrating a new environmental benchmark as 98% of the company’s packaging is now recyclable or compostable. The group said a series of projects has supported the achievement, including the launch of new packaging for the Paleo…

8 July

DogCo unveils latest collection

DogCo, a British manufacturer of dog beds and bedding, has unveiled the designs of its newest collection. Entield the ‘Cabana Collection’, the launch includes new cushion designs and dog crate sets. The cushions are available in two sizes and colours include Seahorse Aquamarine, Pebble Grey, Coral and Sand. Meanwhile, the…

7 July

Fish4Dogs launches new light mousse recipe

Fish4Dogs has announced the launch of a new light mousse recipe, the Fish4Dogs Finest Cod Mousse Light. The product has been introduced to its existing Finest mousse range and has 60% fewer calories than the salmon and trout flavours. The product marks the third in an “extensive” programme of new…

7 July

Bestpets wins ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ for third consecutive year

Bestpets, a pet food and accessories wholesaler, has won ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ in the Pet Product Marketing, Retailer Recommended Awards 2021, for the third consecutive year in a row. Launched over 15 years ago as part of Bestway Wholesale, Bestpets has a range of over 8,500 lines covering dry…