Industry News
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Mar- 2023 -29 March
Danish Design acquired by Petcare Group
Danish Design Pet Products has announced that it has been acquired by Swedish company Petcare Group. As a result of the acquisition, the founding directors of Danish Design, Stuart and Susanne Newsome, will have a phased exit of the business and retire. The Yorkshire-based company stated that the partnership will…
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29 March
Pooch Snax launches Porky Ears pet treats
British dog treat brand Pooch Snax has launched its Porky Ears range of natural dog treats to independent pet stores and wholesalers across the UK. Porky Ears are a British pork treat range made from 100% British pork which is shaped into ears and air-dried. Pooch stated that these dog…
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28 March
Pets at Home appoints new NE director
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald MBE as a new non-executive director. The appointment will come into effect on 27 May 2023 and upon her appointment to the board, she will also become a member of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and the ESG…
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28 March
H&H Group launches Zesty Paws
H&H Group has announced plans to expand its pet nutrition and care segment with the launch of Zesty Paws in the UK. The Florida-based pet food brand was acquired by H&H Group in August 2021, signalling the group’s “continued expansion” into pet health and wellness. H&H Group said that the…
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27 March
Little BigPaw donates pet food to Ukraine
Little BigPaw, the UK-based Pet Food brand in conjunction with Mackle Pet Foods have donated pet food to Ukraine in a bid to support The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) “Save the Pets of Ukraine” initiative. The Pet Industry Federation has chaired its first working party to identify ways in which…
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27 March
Joii Pet Care launches flea and tick subscription
Veterinary care app Joii Pet Care, which offers digital calls with RCVS-registered vets and nurses, has announced the launch of a flea and tick subscription service. The product will be its own subscription model with free delivery and worming treatment is also available for both cats and dogs. A 10%…
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24 March
Doodlebone partners with Perfect Pet Insurance
Dog accessory brand Doodlebone has partnered with Perfect Pet Insurance (t/a Tedaisy Insurance Brokers Limited) to help UK dog owners during a cost of living crisis. This partnership was formed as both brands share “a passion for the health, well-being, and safety of dogs everywhere”. The strategic partnership will see…
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24 March
Percentage of UK households that own a pet falls to 57%
The proportion of households who own a pet has declined to 57%, down from 62%, according to data from UK Pet Food’s annual pet survey. Alongside this there has been a decrease of 6% in the dog and cat populations, which now stand at 12m and 11m, 3.7m households admit…
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23 March
New Jollyes Scunthorpe to include Jolly Groomer
Jollyes has announced that its new store in Scunthorpe, which is set to open on 24 March, will be the first Jollyes to include a Jolly Groomer. The retailer announced a £1m investment last week aimed at expanding the company’s vet and grooming output. The new store will include ‘Wash…
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23 March
Mars Petcare launches Pedigree Multivitamins
Mars Petcare has launched new Pedigree Multivitamins, a trio of soft chews formulated to help pets with their immunity, digestion, and joints. The vitamin blend, which has been developed with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute team, vets and pet nutritionists, aims to support overall dog health and contains “100% natural…
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