Industry News
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Dec- 2022 -14 December
US company launches thermo microchip in UK
US company MSD Animal Health has launched its Homeagain Thermochip in the UK. The Homeagain thermochip is a temperature monitoring microchip, which has a built-in sensor that allows a pet’s temperature to be taken in a non-invasive way. The chip can also be used for identification in the same way…
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13 December
The Bug Factory launches sustainable pet feed
The Bug Factory has launched a range of environmentally friendly hardware aimed at reducing food waste and creating sustainable pet food. The company will manufacture eco-pods, out of recycled fridges and freezers, which convert food waste into pet food and plant fertiliser using “insect power”. The pods will create mealworms,…
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12 December
Lintbells acquires US pet mobility brand
Pet supplement firm Lintbells has announced the acquisition of American pet mobility brand Walkin’ Pets. Walkin’ Pets was established by Mark Robinson in 2001 and the company offers a range of support products designed for pets including wheelchairs, harnesses and braces. The acquisition will enable Lintbells to extend the breadth…
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9 December
Pets at Home teams up with RangeMe
Pets at Home has teamed up with product discovery platform, RangeMe, as it attempts to offer customers even more choice and new products for their pets. RangeMe will give Pets at Home easier access to thousands of new brands and suppliers from across the world, inviting any business, of any…
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8 December
Bruce’s doggy daycare opens in Solihull
Dog daycare business Bruce’s has officially opened its 9th site, in Solihull. This centre represents Bruce’s first foray outside of the South and South East of England. Bruce’s Solihull will provide the care for West Midlands based dogs. The brand-new site, on Umberslade Farm Park, was given its grand opening…
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7 December
Jollyes reports record HY sales
Pet retailer Jollyes has reported record sales of £53m, up 23% YOY, during the first half of the year ending 27 November 2022. This follows the company reporting annual sales of £87m in the full year to May 2022. The company attributed the rise down to a mix of higher…
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6 December
Jollyes to open first South Wales store
Pet retailer Jollyes is set to open its first store in Llanelli South Wales on Saturday 10 December. The store is 5,500 sq ft and will employ 10 staff. It will offer a wide range of pet products, from food and treats to toys and accessories. It will also host…
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5 December
Bella and Duke partners with Therapy Dogs Nationwide
Raw pet food and wellness company Bella and Duke has partnered with charity Therapy Dogs Nationwide, pledging donations and continued fundraising to support the charity’s work. The company will be donating on an on-going basis as well as continually fundraising on behalf of the charity. As well as this they…
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2 December
Wilsons launches premium salmon oil
Scottish pet food company Wilsons has launched a premium salmon oil to extend its product range. The oil is available in both 500 ml and 1000 ml dosage pumps, the 99.5% and is crafted from “ethically and sustainably-sourced” salmon farms in the fresh waters and lochs of Scotland. It includes…
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1 December
Jollyes to open new Edinburgh store
Pet retailer Jollyes is preparing for the opening of its 5th Scottish store in Edinburgh on Friday 9 December. The store is 7,000 sq ft and will employ 16 colleagues, led by store manager Angie Rennie who will step up to the flagship store after leading the team in Stirling.…
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