Industry News

Jun- 2023 -

6 June

Vet-AI opens first physical practice

Vet-AI has announced that it will open its first physical veterinary practice in London Colney. The ‘digital first practice’ will be opened under the Joii Pet Care brand, the firm’s vet care digital app. It is a move that will create 13 new jobs and serve thousands of pets and…

5 June

Supply chain pressures slow down retail growth

Continued supply chain pressures, including cost increases, delayed materials and shortages are the main concern for over a third of businesses, according to advisory firm BDO. The bi-monthly survey, which was conducted on 500 medium-sized businesses, reveals over three quarters (77%) are facing persistent disruptions within the supply chain. Faced…

5 June

Scotmid donates 400 pet aid boxes to SSPCA

Scotmid has donated 400 pet aid boxes to Scottish SPCA service to support people and pets who are struggling during the cost-of-living crisis. The boxes include essential food and care supplies for animals in need and are provided through a network of 42 food banks across Scotland. The Pet Aid…

2 June

Dechra Pharmaceuticals agrees to £4.5bn takeover deal

Veterinary pharma company Dechra Pharmaceuticals has agreed a £4.5bn takeover deal from Swedish private equity firm EQT. The veterinary pharmaceutical company said it reached an agreement with Freya Bidco Ltd, a newly formed company indirectly owned by EQT X EUR SCSp and EQT X USD SCSp, which act through its…

1 June

Pedigree Wholesale rebrands rawhide lines to Bingham Farms

Pedigree Wholesale has relaunched its portfolio of Natures Deli and PPI rawhide lines into a new brand destination, Bingham Farms. Pedigree Wholesale said that the old rawhide lines are rebranded with a new look, including a new logo and fresh packaging to “ensure the products look strong and consistent in-store”.…

May- 2023 -

31 May

Walker and Drake completes £900k production facility investment

Pet food company Walker and Drake has revealed that it has completed its £900k investment into its new cold pressed production facility in Barnsley. The company moved to larger premises last year to facilitate the extra space required for the new factory and warehousing. Walker and Drake only began creating…

31 May

Butternut Box and Pip and Nut launches new dog treats

Dog food company Butternut Box has partnered with the UK peanut butter brand, Pip and Nut, to create new Barkisan Peanut Butter Bites. The new range of nutty dog treats is made with Pip and Nut’s moreish peanut butter and is available in two fruity recipes, banana, and tangy raspberry…

30 May

VetPlus secures £1.4m boost after govt changes trade deal

Lancashire-based VetPlus has reported that its sales in the Indian region have more than doubled following action from the Department of Business and Trade. VetPlus’ pet feed supplements were able to continue being sold in India after a bureaucratic trade barrier blocking exports of British pet feed supplements to India…

30 May

Mad Cat cat toys to be stocked at Pedigree Wholesale

Pedigree Wholesale has announced that it is now stocking the Mad Cat toy range. The Mad Cat range includes a number of plush cat toys with a combination of premium catnip and silvervine. The range features a number of character designs including; Cactus Kicker, Sloth and Avocado duo and a…

26 May

Petello unveils yak cheese peanut butter dog chews

Petello has announced the launch of new yak cheese peanut butter dog chews. The chews are 100% natural, low fat and calcium-rich treats that are made using a special vegetarian recipe containing human-grade ingredients. They are handcrafted from authentic and rare yak milk from the Himalayas as well as air-dried…