Manufacturers

Mar- 2019 -

8 March

Billy and Margot to launch new range at Crufts

Dog food manufacturer, Billy and Margot, has announced it is to launch a new product range at this year’s Crufts. Billy and Margot, which is the official sponsor of the dog show for the first time this year, will use the opportunity to unveil its new range of products to…

7 March

FURminator launches ‘new and improved’ product range

FURminator, the total pet grooming brand, has announced its relaunch which includes a new and enhanced range of products and improved packaging. As 76% of owners claim to prefer grooming their pets at home versus using professional services, the new range aims to further support pet owners’ grooming needs with…

7 March

Bestpets’ double win at Bestway Performance Awards

Pet wholesaler, Bestpets, has won two awards at the Bestway Performance Awards an annual event which celebrates and rewards companies within Bestway’s divisions. More than 500 colleagues and supply partners attended the ceremony, held at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel. Bestpets’ ‘Free Wild Bird Watching Starter Kit’ has won the…

7 March

Skinner’s sponsor Woofers Winter Walk

Skinner’s has announced it sponsored the first Woofers Winter Walk which took place on Sunday (3 March) in the grounds of Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. As many as 300 dogs were in attendance to support Suffolk charities, Our Special Friends and The Suffolk Community Foundation. The morning comprised of four walk…

7 March

PFMA addresses raw food concerns

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has responded to the recent paper on a Swedish study that tested 60 products from various European countries for bacterial contamination, including a single UK manufacturer. The association said in its statement: “While it carries no greater risk than handling fresh raw meat intended…

6 March

Raw meat diet ‘risk to dog and owner’, study finds

A study has found that a raw meat diet may pose a risk to dogs and their owners as the offal used in such foods “has not undergone any type of treatment to reduce the microbial content”. Published by Veterinary Record and conducted by researchers from the Swedish University of…

6 March

Felcana receives investment for international expansion

London-based veterinary tech business, Felcana, has received an early stage venture capital investment from Global Venture Partners and Seedrs. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, however Felcana says it will use the fresh capital to expand its presence in the UK and to scale internationally. Spyro Korsanos, managing…

6 March

Laughing Dog receives gold award

Family-run dog food company, Laughing Dog, has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award for the second year running. Created by global online reviews platform Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use the platform to collect genuine reviews and insights. Those that meet the standard, based…

5 March

Eukanuba celebrates 50th year

Cat and dog food brand Eukanuba said it is proud to celebrate 50 years of expertise in delivering tailored life stage nutrition, helping dogs and their owners to live life well together. Having cared for dogs since 1969 with its dog nutrition, Eukanuba initially introduced its life stage tailoring through…

5 March

Irish Dog Foods named as one of ‘Ireland’s Best Managed Companies’

Irish Dog Foods has been named as one of ‘Ireland’s Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme. The company was one of 12 new companies to join a network of 136 companies that were awarded the status of ‘Best Managed Platinum Club’. The Best Managed Companies…