Manufacturers
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Jan- 2019 -22 January
Mars Petcare launches ‘ancestral’ pet food range
Mars Petcare UK has launched CRAVE, a new “super premium” ancestral pet food brand which is inspired by the food wildcats and wolves would naturally eat in the wild. CRAVE recipes are high in protein with high animal content (60 percent animal content in dry and 65 percent in wet),…
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18 January
Threat claims made by Pooch & Mutt are ‘not true’, says MPMA
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has refuted claims that it threatened pet food brand Pooch & Mutt to remove an advert urging manufacturers to ditch canned food. William Boyd, director and chief executive of MPMA said the company’s claims were “not true” and instead, it had asked Pooch &…
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18 January
Forthglade reveals new recipes for 2019
Devon-based dog food manufacturer, Forthglade, has expanded its range of 100% natural, grain-free complete meals with two new recipes for 2019. Designed for sensitive tummies, Forthglade’s new chicken recipe includes nutrient-dense liver, providing vitamins and minerals which are essential to health; whilst the sardines meal is said to be protein…
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18 January
Candioli Srl acquires Vetark Products
Italian pharmaceutical company Candioli Srl has acquired British pet health and vitamin supplements firm Vetark Products to expand its reach across Europe. The change of ownership will see Vetark Products sitting under its new parent company Candioli Srl, with both companies expecting to benefit from the increased international presence. With…
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17 January
Webbox donates dog food to defrauded K9 Crusaders charity
Pet food manufacturer, Webbox, has provided a donation of Webbox Naturals dog food to the K9 Crusaders charity after it was defrauded out of between £88,000 and £200,000 by a “career criminal”. Sue Smith, the founder of K9 Crusaders, featured on the Do The Right Thing TV programme to talk…
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17 January
Vince the Vet launches holistic pet supplements
Dr Vince MacNally, a veterinary surgeon in Southport with over 30 years’ experience, has made available a unique range of clinically proven, natural supplements and pet remedies. Vince the Vet Superfood Supplements supply concentrated bursts of nutrients to important parts of the body, to support specific areas of health, including…
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16 January
Burns Pet Nutrition to feed ‘thousands’ of rescue animals in 2019
Pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition is aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of British and Irish rescue animals by providing pet food and donations to multiple animal charities. The family-run firm, which already regularly donates its pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, has announced…
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15 January
Scrumbles obtains B Corp certification
South London pet food start-up Scrumbles has announced today that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). B Corps are a group of companies who have met rigorous social and environmental standards. Scrumbles has been certified by B Lab for its “commitment to goals outside of shareholder…
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14 January
Pooch & Mutt accuses ‘big pet food companies’ of trying to ban advert
Pet food manufacturer, Pooch & Mutt says it has received “threats” from competitors to force them to remove a new advert which references ditching canned food in order to protect the environment, from the MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association). Pooch & Mutt’s ‘Ditch the Can. Help the Planet’ advert, aims…
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14 January
Chuckit! unveils new Rugged Fetch Wheel toy for tougher play
Responding to consumer demand, Chuckit! is introducing the third addition to its Rugged range for tougher breeds with the brand-new Rugged Fetch Wheel – designed to withstand the roughest play from stronger dogs. Increasing its offer and providing retailers with even more ways to cater to the needs of this…
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