Industry News
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Jun- 2025 -5 June
RCVS moves into new Hardwick Street office
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has officially moved into its new headquarters on Hardwick Street in Clerkenwell, Central London. The six-floor former warehouse, built around 1929, was purchased for £22.3m in 2022. It was fully tenanted at the time, generating £1.4m in rental income between 2022 and 2023.…
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5 June
Mutneys celebrates 30th anniversary
Mutneys Professional Pet Care has celebrated its 30th anniversary having been founded in 1995 by Stephanie Roberts and Jamie Roberts. The company started because Jamie Roberts’ mother, Sue, an experienced dog groomer and educator in 1995, wanted to have higher quality dog grooming products. Jamie and Stephanie then began manufacturing…
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4 June
Ceva Animal Health launches new Douxo Spa range
Ceva Animal Health has unveiled a new pet grooming product range, Douxo Skin and Coat Spa. According to Ceva, over 50% of pet owners consider their pets as integral family members akin to children, driving a significant shift toward investment in premium products that safeguard their well-being. As a result,…
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4 June
BIV and Mars launch 2025 Global Pet Food Innovation Programme
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures (BIV) have announced the launch of the 2025 Global Pet Food Innovation Programme in collaboration with AAK, Bühler, and Givaudan. Building on last year’s program, the second round aims to accelerate sustainable innovation in the pet food sector by supporting startups with novel ingredients,…
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3 June
CVS develops new training programme for aspiring managers
CVS has developed a Leadership and Management Programme for aspiring or new managers. The Level 3 Leadership and Management Programme gives a comprehensive introduction to leadership, combined with a flexible approach which enables learners to work at their own pace. It features components on managing stress and resilience, time management,…
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3 June
UK Pet Food welcomes new chair
UK Pet Food has announced the appointment of Dr Matt Elliott, scientific and regulatory affairs manager at Mars, as its new chair. He succeeds Rupert Phillips, who stepped down from the role slightly early after a move away from pet food into the animal feed sector. With over 20 years…
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2 June
GAPFA appoints new secretary general
The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Csaki as its new secretary general, effective immediately. Csaki will lead GAPFA’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of pets globally through access to safe, nutritious and sustainable pet food. With over 20 years…
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2 June
Chuckit launches amphibious boomerang toy
Chuckit has announced the launch of its latest product, an amphibious boomerang toy. The new toy features a soft, semi-rigid construction for visibility and performance. It floats high on the water yet is light enough to fly high through the air. The classic Chuckit bright blue and orange design also…
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May- 2025 -30 May
Which?: Owners face ‘David and Goliath battle’ resolving vet complaints
Pet owners are facing a “David and Goliath battle” in order to resolve vet complaints as the current system is “designed to protect vets”, according to Which?. The consumer champion found that in a survey of over 1,000 pet owners who have faced some kind of problem with their vet…
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29 May
Non-stop Dogwear supports Mine Detection Dogs
Non-stop Dogwear, a specialist in high performance gear for dogs, has partnered with humanitarian organisation Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to support its global Mine Detection Dog (MDD) programme. Through its Global Training Centre in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, NPA runs “one of the world’s leading” MDD programmes. These highly trained…
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