Manufacturers
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Jun- 2019 -11 June
Beaphar strengthens sales support after FIPROtec combo is reclassified
Pet health manufacturer Beaphar, strengthened its sales support offering for retailers following the reclassification of its FIPROtec combo product. The new AVM-GSL status, allows the product to be sold on the shelves instead of being a behind the counter product sold at stores with SQP status, Beaphar were the first…
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11 June
Webbox undertakes ‘major rebrand’
Pet food brand Webbox has announced its “biggest ever rebrand to date”, unveiling a new look which is due to roll out across its product packaging in the coming months. Exploring the company’s ‘Joy in Every Moment’ ethos, ‘Life’s a Game’ was born as a creative concept and inspired the…
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10 June
UK harness sales rise 18% in two years
UK dog harness sales has registered an increase of 18%, underpinned by the success of Ruffwear’s Front Range Harness which has now sold one million units. The harness, which was tested for 18 months prior to its release, includes an additional front leash attachment for enhanced control, padded panels for…
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10 June
JSAP reviews pros and cons of raw food diet
Peer-reviewed veterinary journal The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is focusing on the pros and cons of a raw food diet for pets in its June issue. The trend to feed raw diets to dogs and cats continues to generate debate amongst the veterinary profession, pet owners and commercial…
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7 June
Forthglade launches new award
Devon-based pet food makers Forthglade, has announced the launch of the ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Awards 2019/20’, in association with the South West Tourism Awards. The awards will run individually across four regions; Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, plus Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The winners from…
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7 June
Wilson Pet Food appoints new head of sales
Perthshire-based pet food company, Wilson Pet Food has appointed Dan Griffin as its new head of sales. Griffin has a background in working for start-up businesses, taking new products to market and has worked in the food industry and the commercial side of FMCG where he executed the sales strategy…
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7 June
Mars Petcare announces new UK leader
Mars Petcare UK has today (7 June) announced Helen Warren-Piper’s appointment as general manager. Warren-Piper is currently the Mars Petcare UK sales director, where she is responsible for both the marketing and commercial elements of the sales function. She replaces Deri Watkins, who was recently promoted to regional president of…
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6 June
True Leaf signs distribution deals with Oscar Pet Foods and Pocurull
True Leaf, a global cannabis and hemp wellness brand for pets, has announced distribution agreements with Oscar Pet Foods in the UK and Pocurull in Spain and Portugal that will further its European market expansion. True Leaf’s functional hemp-based products for dogs and cats will be distributed via Oscar Pet…
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6 June
PIF takes members on trade mission to China
Three Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member companies visited China in May as part of a trade mission to launch their products to the Chinese market, in a trip hosted by PIF and its Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co. Hownd, Broadreach Nature and Prins Petfoods joined the…
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6 June
Cookie’s Dog Bakery launches new dog biscuit line
Glasgow-based dog treat manufacturer Cookie’s Dog Bakery has launched a new range of dog biscuits.Sandra Donnelly, founder of the company, was inspired to create the range when her Cocker Spaniels, Cookie and Kizzmit began gaining weight and one of them became seriously ill. Realising the food and treats she was…
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