Industry News
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Jun- 2023 -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…
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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…
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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”.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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26 May
Pets At Home secures supplier partnership with Cranswick
Pets At Home has signed a new supply partnership deal with food producer company, Cranswick plc. The news follows Cranswick’s growth plans to expand its pet food business. Cranswick will initially supply Pets at Home with dry dog kibble under two existing brands, Wainwrights and Step Up to Naturals, from…
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25 May
Jollyes unveils revamped Newport, Isle of Wight store
Jollyes has announced it will reopen its Newport store on the Isle of Wight on 27 May, after undergoing a major refurbishment. The store is “one of the first” in the UK to have a frozen raw food ‘shop-in-shop’ providing an extensive range of “high-quality”, “nutritious”, raw meals. The store…
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