Industry News

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26 July

Government delays packaging tax by a year

The Government has revealed that new rules to ensure packaging producers pay for the cost of recycling their packaging will be deferred a year from October 2024 to 2025. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said the decision comes amid “extensive engagement with industry”, and in light of…

26 July

Ensus injects £90m into Redcar plant for animal feed manufacturing unit

Ensus UK Ltd. has announced that its parent company plans to invest around £90m for a new high protein feed at the Redcar plant in Teesside and improve the overall operational reliability and energy efficiency of all plant operations. The major part of the investment will be the construction of…

25 July

Edgard and Cooper launches in Whole Foods across London

Edgard and Cooper, an ethical pet food brand of kibble, food and treats for UK pets, has launched in Whole Foods markets across London. Customers can find crunchy kibbles, silky paté and cat food selections for kittens, adults, and seniors. For dogs, Whole Foods is offering Edgard and Cooper’s wet…

25 July

Mikki launches Doodles scissor range to retailers

Specialist grooming and care brand Mikki, has launched Doodle scissors designed specifically to assist Poodle crossbreed owners. The new scissors range comprises six different styles to tackle the most common areas that require thinning or trimming. They are made from 9cr grade stainless steel with semi-convex blades, blunted tips, a…

24 July

RCVS Academy turns one with over 10,000 enrolments

RCVS Academy, The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ free digital learning platform for the veterinary professions is celebrating a successful year that has seen more than 10,000 active learners sign up to the platform and 11,000 course enrolments. According to RCVS, the aim of the academy is to support vets…

24 July

PIF introduces associate membership category

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that it is introducing a new associate membership category. The new category is aimed at businesses that don’t directly make or provide products or services for pets but want to raise its profile in the pet sector. The associate membership has been designed…

21 July

RVC receives grant to develop first-ever organ-on-a-chip facility

Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have been awarded funding to develop a first-of-its-kind organ-on-a-chip facility for veterinary species. According to RVC, the new technology will help close “important knowledge gaps” and reduce the number of animals necessary for in-vivo testing by reflecting animal tissue structures and predicting responses…

20 July

Cinque Ports Vets to open new cat clinic in Kent

Linnaeus-owned Cinque Ports Vets has announced the opening of its first cat clinic in Wye, Kent on 25 July 2023. The new dedicated cat clinic is its sixth practice in Kent and East Sussex and its first surgery specifically for cats. The clinic is based in Wye, Kent, and experienced…

19 July

Johnson’s Veterinary Products appoints two managers

Johnson’s Veterinary Products, has appointed Matthew Gwynn as assistant sales and digital marketing manager and Jack Franks as assistant purchasing and procurement manager. Gwynn is the son of current managing director Paul Gwynn and Franks is the son of current Sales Director, Nick Franks. Both Gywnn and Franks forged business…

19 July

OATA and NCRW to offer training scheme in inspection

Ornamental Aquatic Trading Association (OATA) has partnered with the National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW) to offer a two-day course for local authority inspectors who undertake animal activities licensing for pet vending establishments. According to OATA, it’s estimated more than three-quarters of all pet shops that require a licence to…