Industry News
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Jun- 2023 -9 June
Tailor-Grace appoints new head of specialist pet sales
Tailor-Grace has announced the appointment of Terry Barber as its new head of specialist pet sales. After a career in the food industry with Walkers Crisps, Barber worked as a national account manager for Steetley Bentonite (Tolsa Spain) selling cat litter. He has also worked with GA Pet Food Partners…
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9 June
WildWash launches tear stain remover products for cats and dogs
WildWash has launched its new range of tear stain remover products for cats and dogs. The range includes Tear Stain Remover for Dogs, Tear Stain Remover for Cats and WildWash Tear-Free Facial Wash. The WildWash Tear Stain Remover for cats and dogs is made using organic aloe vera, which acts…
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8 June
Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging expands manufacturing capacity
Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, a manufacturer in advanced veterinary imaging solutions, has announced the expansion of its manufacturing capacity to accommodate the surging demand for its Standing Equine MRI (sMRI) and Standing Equine leg CT (slCT) machines. The new manufacturing unit is designed in keeping with Hallmarq’s pledge “to become carbon…
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8 June
Bella and Duke unveils brand refresh
Pet food and wellbeing company Bella and Duke has announced a brand refresh aiming to “better articulate its pet centred ethos”. The company wants its brand to be positioned to reflect the growing needs of pet owners who are seeking holistic pet wellness solutions and services. As a result it…
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7 June
Pedigree Wholesale launches Gigwi toy range this summer
Pedigree Wholesale has launched a range of Gigwi toys this summer for outdoor play. The new dog toys are made using strong Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR), which makes it “strong enough to stand up to the toughest chewers”. The range features a variety of balls, tug toys and flyers, to name…
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7 June
Pets at Home appoints operations director for retail
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Steve Shirley as its new operations director of retail. Shirley has extensive retail experience having spent nearly 30 years with supermarket chain, Asda, most recently as vice-president wholesale and convenience. Prior to that he held numerous positions as a senior retail director,…
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6 June
Millbry Hill are expanding
Millbry Hill has longstanding experience in serving and supporting the rural community, selling everything from saddlery and pet supplies, to homeware and fabulous clothing from top country brands. And they aim to continue doing just that – only on a slightly bigger scale. At the beginning of June, Millbry Hill…
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6 June
Years.com calls for £200m NHS-style health check for dogs
Dog food brand Years.com is calling on all major political parties to support the idea of NHS style health checks for middle-aged dogs, which would cost about £200m a year. The dog food brand stated that the policy could extend the lifespan of millions of pets and claimed it would…
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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…
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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…
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