Manufacturers

Mars Petcare UK partners with TerraCycle for recycling scheme

Mars Petcare UK and recycling firm TerraCycle have launched a nationwide pet food packaging recycling programme, led by brands Whiskas and James Wellbeloved. The Pet Food Recycling Programme – which claims to be the first of its kind in both the UK and Europe – will offer pet owners a…

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Fish4Dogs partners with Greek distributor

Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs has announced it has signed a new contract with Mediterranean distributor Ikaros Accessories and Nutrition. The companies joined together after meeting at the Interzoo exhibition in Nuremburg, Germany, earlier this year. The expanding Greek business, which was founded in 1980, initially sold luxury pet accessories. Following…

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Forthglade opens £8m factory in Devon

Natural pet food manufacturer, Forthglade, opened its new 70,000 sq ft factory in Devon at the Okehampton East Business Park, next to Dartmoor National park. The new opening is set to increase the 130-strong local production team to 150 staff over the next few years. Established in 1971 and previously…

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Nutravet launches Nutraflora

Nutravet has announced the launch of its Nutraflora, developed to help aid recovery and support convalescence in dogs and cats. Launched at the London Vet Show 2018, Nutraflora aims to increase the number of beneficial bacteria and repopulate the balance of good bacteria for optimum gut health and immune support…

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Cotswold RAW launches ‘3 Birds in a Bowl’ festive range

Cotswold-based raw dog food providers, Cotswold RAW, has released a new dog food offering in time for the festive period. The ‘3 Birds in a Bowl’ range has three, free range birds including organic duck, chicken and turkey. The ingredients are human grade and includes seasonal vegetables. The range was…

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Laughing Dog partners with Barking Mad for new award

Dog holiday specialists Barking Mad have partnered with pet camera and natural baked dog food company, Laughing Dog, to launch a search for the dog who has “made 2018 their own”. The winner of the competition will win a Furbo pet camera, with judges looking for dogs which have “defied…

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Pet food manufacturer recalls raw pet food products containing salmonella

Raw pet food manufacturer, The Raw Factory Ltd, is recalling various products containing tripe and pork as they have been found to contain salmonella. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in a statement: “The presence of salmonella in the products listed. [sic] Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food…

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Burns Pet Nutrition owner named as finalist in national business awards

Welsh pet food entrepreneur John Burns, of Burns Pet Nutrition, has been shortlisted for a national business award. The veterinary surgeon, who founded the renowned natural pet food company, has been announced as a finalist for the 2018 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He will compete against businessmen and women…

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Pet Brands appoints new commercial director

The Paramount Retail Group has appointed Nigel Moult as commercial director for pet accessories company Pet Brands, supporting the group’s confectionery portfolio which includes Crawford & Tilley and Bristows of Devon. Moult brings “considerable” senior management experience in import and distribution across a number of categories, including lifestyle and leisure…

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GPS dog collar brand Mishiko signs distribution deal with Exertis

Mishiko, GPS and fitness tracker brand, has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with technology distributor Exertis. The firm which deals with technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets will be distributing the Mishiko GPS and fitness tracker for pets to designated resellers in the UK. Mishiko…

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