Manufacturers

Jan- 2019 -

25 January

Orvis UK raises over £2,000 for Pets As Therapy

Orvis UK presented a cheque for £2,146 to Pets as Therapy (PAT) at the charity’s headquarters which was raised with the help of the dog bed manufacturer’s customers. Adrian Woolford, managing director of Orvis UK presented the donation to Deborah Dow, chief executive of Pets as Therapy, which was raised…

24 January

Herbal supplement company launches new thyme based product

Herbal supplement company, CSJ, has announced it has launched a line of supplements aimed at older dogs. CSJ says the ‘Turn Back Thyme’ product contains “herbs for all round health” but has particular ingredients which are aimed at the older dog, including blackcurrant, thyme, rosehips, mint, milk thistle, dandelion and…

24 January

New head of supply chain for Premier Nutrition

Animal nutrition specialist and premix manufacturer, Premier Nutrition, has appointed Kenny Shand to head of supply chain to enhance the company’s “food industry thinking” strategy. Shand’s role encompasses supply chain operations across two manufacturing sites, including the newly commissioned Fradley Park factory. Chris Rackham, Premier Nutrition general manager, said: “Premier…

24 January

SmartBones extends distribution in the UK

SmartBones, a rawhide alternative made from vegetables, has extended its distribution in the UK to all major wholesalers, with the hope that the move will support brand awareness and pet stores looking to stock the range. Available in a range of flavours, the chews are made from corn, sweet potatoes,…

23 January

Eukanuba releases children’s book celebrating canine companionship

Pet food brand Eukanuba has released A Pawfect Pair, a children’s story book that celebrates the benefits of people living life together with their dogs. The story follows the adventures of the brand’s Live Life Well Together ambassadors, 17 year old Roxy Carr and her Cockapoo, Poppy, as they search…

23 January

Naturediet’s eco-packaging range extended

The Naturediet Feel Good range of healthy, 100 percent British made wet food for dogs has introduced a new smaller 200g pack for small breeds, available to purchase from late February. Naturediet have also recently launched their Purely range in the new eco-conscious packs. The Purely range is a simple…

23 January

IPN’s Wagg brand launches first foray into wet food

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) is set to make its first foray into the wet food market with the launch of a range under the Wagg brand. Wagg is the market leader by volume in the dry dog sector with a 24 percent market share and last September, the brand unveiled…

22 January

Pooch and Mutt accuses MPMA of having a ‘vested interest’ in advertising row

Pet food manufacturer, Pooch and Mutt, has hit out at the MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association), which according to the manufacturer, recently attempted to ban its adverts claiming cartons were more environmentally friendly than cans. The MPMA have said that it feels Pooch & Mutt’s claims are not true and…

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),…

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 &…