Manufacturers

Jun- 2021 -

4 June

Purina report outlines future trends in petcare market

A new Purina report has outlined eight trends that will reportedly impact the future of petcare. The third Purina in Society Report, which also details emerging challenges for the petcare industry, outlined the trends as: Increase of pet ownership Changes to the future of work as a result of the…

3 June

Sniffe and Likkit introduces home grooming kit

Sniffe and Likkit has launched a new range of grooming products for dogs that can be used either on-the-go or at home. The Woofpack – Pet, Set and Go grooming kit is made in the UK, and uses a 100% natural aromatherapeutic scent alongside natural, active and botanical ingredients that…

3 June

New dog grooming brand to launch in the UK

A new dog grooming brand is set to launch in the UK this Friday (4 June). Furr Collective will mark its launch with the sale of its Mane Gloss Natural Conditioning Shampoo, a 2-in-1 formula designed to cleanse, hydrate and soothe skin. The product contains aloe oil, oatmeal and a…

2 June

Interpet launches new plant and food CO2

Interpet has announced the launch of a new liquid Plant Food and Plant CO2, which aquarium owners can use together daily, alongside their feeding routine, to improve the growth and health of their aquarium plants. The group said it launched these two products so that aquarium plants receive the right…

1 June

Bella and Duke completes £7m funding round

Bella and Duke Ltd, a Scotltish based raw, natural pet food company, has announced a successful investment round of £7m from a consortium of investors. BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has injected £5m, with the balance provided by existing shareholders, including a further investment from…

May- 2021 -

28 May

Fish4Pets launches new programme with Birmingham Dogs Home

Fish4Pets has announced the launch of a new ‘Re-Start’ programme with the Birmingham Dogs Home. As part of the new programme, the Fish4Dogs brand will sponsor 100 rescued or unwanted dogs over the next 12 months, providing individually tailored food and nutritional support throughout the duration of their time at…

28 May

Tractive closes £25m in growth funding

Tractive has announced that it has closed $35m (£25m) in growth funding led by Guidepost Growth Equity. The company, which sells GPS tracking devices for pets, said the raise will “accelerate innovation of the device”, in response to an “unprecedented increase” in demand for pet safety in 2021. In addition,…

27 May

MDC Exports founder Melvyn Driver dies aged 80

Melvyn Driver, the founder of MDC Exports Ltd, has died aged 80. The company, which launched in the 1960s, was dedicated to animal welfare products designed to help and assist animal handlers, vets and charities across the world. Driver went on to design and launch the first nylon dog muzzle…

27 May

Sanicat launches new litter hygiene product

Sanicat has announced that its Advanced Hygiene product is the newest addition to its Classic Absorbent range of cat litters, offering an extra absorbent product that is reportedly guaranteed to last up to 30 days if usage recommendations are followed. According to Sanicat, the brand, which has more than 60…

24 May

Meatiful launches first ‘grain free’ sausage

Meatiful, a gourmet dog food brand, has launched its first “grain free” sausage – adding to its range of dog food offerings. The product is made with 80% fresh meat, vitamins and minerals, and are hypoallergenic to help keep dogs “healthy”. The new grain free sausage is available in ‘Farm-Reared…