Manufacturers

Ongoing Brexit uncertainty hits pet food manufacturers 

A survey of UK pet food manufacturers by the trade body for the sector, the PFMA, has revealed that the last three and a half years of uncertainty and no-deal planning has damaged businesses. Furthermore, it said urgent practical advice is needed to help smooth the bumps ahead as the…

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Dogrobes creates two new jobs at Haven

Fochabers-based pet accessory company, Dogrobes is helping to support two permanent jobs at Haven PTS in Larbert near Falkirk in Scotland by using the company to manufacture its popular dog drying coats. Haven is part of Momentum and the wider Rehab Group, a not-for-profit organisation providing rehabilitation, training and care…

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Forthglade partners with National Trust to promote healthier dogs

Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has partnered with the National Trust to support its ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners enjoy the places cared for by the National Trust, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The three year partnership will put developments in…

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Beaphar launches new Pheromone Calming Range for dogs

Pet care manufacturer Beaphar has extended its Calming Range, launching the CaniComfort range for dogs. The new Beaphar CaniComfort Calming range contains a synthetic copy of the dog appeasing pheromone. The pheromone is naturally produced by the bitch during nursing to help calm her puppies, and is clinically proven to…

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Poppy’s Picnic donates over 1000 meals to dogs and cats home

Raw pet food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic has donated 1157 meals to Bath Dogs and Cats Home, in acknowledgement of the work the charity does to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals. The packs of mince and meatballs contain a dog’s ‘5-a-day’ (meat, bone, offal, veg and vitamins) and are a “nutritional…

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Wilsons Pet Food set to launch new Raw Frozen Range

Pet food manufacturer Wilsons Pet Food is set to launch a brand new Raw Frozen Range, with the range going live at PATS Telford 22-23 September. The Raw Frozen Range will be available in choice of standard varieties, beef hotpot, salmon medley, pork casserole, lamb tagine, chicken and vegetables and…

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Mars Petcare UK appoints new Pet Nutrition lead

Mars Petcare UK has announced the appointment of Chris Rodi, as Pet Nutrition Europe natural business unit director. Rodi moves from his previous role as the marketing director at Pet Nutrition UK. He takes over from Romain Dumas, who moves into his new role as GM Pet Nutrition France, Rodi…

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Hill’s launches new Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome range

Pet food manufacturer Hill’s Pet Nutrition has launched the Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome range, which aims to address fibre-responsive digestive disorders in dogs and cats. This “first-of-its-kind” range includes ActivBiome+, a technology that “actively promotes” regular healthy stools and “supports” digestive health in pets. ActivBiome+ Technology is a blend of…

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Royal Canin to host free webinar on obesity management

Pet food manufacturer Royal Canin is to host a webinar on obesity management in cats and dogs, after the Obesity Report found that 51% of dogs, 44% of cats are obese. ‘How to be proactive rather than reactive for effective, preventative obesity management’ will be hosted by Alex German, professor…

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PAWExpo to launch in 2020

PAWExpo and new pet exhibition is to be launched next year, focusing on pet products and accessories. The exhibition will take place in September 2020, and is supported by the team behind the Glee event, and will be unveiled at this years Glee exhibition. The exhibition will offer a “fresh…

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