Industry News
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Jun- 2023 -23 June
Nutriment Raw achieves official Raw Pet Food Certification Scheme
Raw pet food retailer Nutriment Raw has been officially certified under the UK Pet Food’s Raw Pet Food Certification Scheme following an intensive audit undertaken earlier in June. The scheme is a new standard for raw pet food manufacturers in the UK. Developed by independent certification scheme experts, KIWA, and…
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22 June
Purina partners with celebrity doctor for pet charity
Purina has announced a partnership with Dr Alex George to support charity partner Canine Partners. Canine Partners trains and then matches assistance dogs with people with disabilities. As part of the campaign, Dr George is asking dog owners across the UK to share a selfie with their dog on their…
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22 June
Pets at Home launches new grooming and veterinary brand identity
Pets at Home has partnered with brand and experience agency Household to launch its new brand identity for its veterinary and grooming services and bring it to life in its physical store locations. Its veterinary business will evolve to Vets for Pets, formerly Vets4Pets, while its grooming service will now…
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22 June
BoE raises interest rate to 15-year high
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to 5%, the highest level in 15 years, after it was revealed that inflation remained at 8.7% in May. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the rate by…
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21 June
CVS opens new MiNightVet out-of-hours emergency care practice
Integrated veterinary service provider CVS has opened MiNightVet veterinary practice in Omagh, Northern Ireland, to offer out-of-hours emergency care for pets in the County Tyrone region. Opening after 12 months of planning, it will be the only dedicated out-of-hours practice for small animals in the west of Northern Ireland. The…
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21 June
Doggy Baking Co launches in Waitrose
Doggy Baking Co has announced that it will be launching in a number of Waitrose stores across the UK. The brand has already been stocked in John Lewis for some time but is now extending its reach to Waitrose. The Pumpkin Seed and Banana Biscuit Mix, Linseed, Oregano and Parsley…
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20 June
Dog-G8 launches new portable gates
Dog-G8 has launched a range of portable gates to stop dogs escaping from horse boxes, caravans and mobile homes. It revealed the gate is a British-made, compact, durable and retractable dog safety gate designed to fit to the entrances of any motorhome or caravan. The gates come in two different…
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20 June
Pedigree Wholesale appoints new head of operations
Pedigree Wholesale has announced the appointment of Rob Palin as its new head of operations. Plain has spent the last 12 years of his career in the logistics industry, working across various sectors such as automotive, retail and leisure, technology, utilities and healthcare. With a background in running operations and…
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19 June
Beneo presents new toolbox for vegetal proteins in pet food
Beneo has announced a new toolbox of high quality and non-GMO vegetal proteins for pet food. The toolbox features rice protein, vital wheat gluten and faba bean protein concentrate, with each offering specific nutritional and technical benefits. According to Beneo one in three pet food shoppers think that using plant-based…
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19 June
VMD recalls certain Beaphar and Wilko dog products
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has announced a product defect recall alert for certain batches of Beaphar Dog Flea Shampoo and Pets with Wilko Insecticidal Dog Shampoo. Due to a potential quality concern, Sinclair Animal and Household Care Ltd has initiated a Class II recall to end users for the…
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