Industry News
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Aug- 2022 -15 August
Denzel’s founders named Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year
The founders of healthy dog snack brand Denzel’s, James Lacy and Nathan Perry, have received the Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award at the Food and Drink Heroes awards. Recipients of the award also include Mark Scott and Tony Ottley of Bella and Duke, Mathew Cockroft and Daniel…
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12 August
Pedigree Wholesale introduces Doodle’s Deli treat range
Pedigree Wholesale has introduced Doodle’s Deli, a new rewards and natural treats range that features over 70 air dried, loose treat lines such as nose, ears, feet, across more than eight different proteins that are 100% natural. The product range is said to be varied and ranges from Beef, Pig,…
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12 August
Pets at Home raises £550k for Hearing Dogs charity
Pets at Home Group has pledged more than £550,000 to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, marking the biggest donation the charity has received from a corporate partner in its 40-year history. The pledge has been made through the Pets at Home Foundation, the charity founded by the Pets at Home…
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11 August
TrustedHousesitters hits 100,000 member milestone
TrustedHousesitters, the world’s largest pet sitting network, has announced that it has reached the milestone of 100,000 pet sitter and owner members on its platform. The business, founded in 2010, connects owners with a worldwide community of pet sitters. It facilitates a transaction-free value exchange between owners and sitters, “based…
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10 August
Hypophysectomy at the RVC – A decade of innovation to help cats and dogs
Hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the pituitary gland and any associated tumour that may be impairing patient quality of life. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) pioneered the technique in UK veterinary practice a decade ago and has continued to lead and progress the field. The pituitary gland,…
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10 August
Heatwave helps boost retail sales 2.3% in July
Retail sales increased 2.3% in July as the heatwave experienced across the UK helped boost demand for “hot weather essentials”, according to the latest data from the BRC and KPMG retail sales monitor. UK retail sales increased 1.6% on a like-for-like basis from July 2021, when they had increased 4.7%.…
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10 August
PFMA to hold parrot symposium
The PFMA is holding a Parrot Symposium on 21 September to provide a “unique” learning and networking opportunity for parrot experts and enthusiasts. Held at Chester Zoo, the event aims to: Deliver the latest knowledge on parrot nutrition and welfare Provide an opportunity for all attendees to take part in…
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9 August
Burgess’ Excel range relaunches with new look
Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has announced that it is relaunching Burgess Excel, its small animal food range, with brand new recyclable packaging. As part of the range overhaul, the packaging has been given a “fresh, vibrant” new look with bold colours and lifestyle photography depicting healthy, happy…
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9 August
KatKin secures $22m funding to expand operations
KatKin, the fresh food and pet healthtech platform, has secured $22m (£18.17m) worth of venture capital funding to support its commercial expansion and additional research and development activity. Led by Verlinvest and Perwyn, along with Kreos and previous investor Octopus Ventures and strategic angels, this round takes the total amount…
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8 August
YuMOVE moves into dental care with new chews
YuMOVE, the vet joint supplement brand, has moved into dental care with a new range of YuMOVE Dental Care Sticks, a “uniquely effective, scientifically tested” daily dog dental care which supports overall oral health in dogs of all ages. Developed by veterinary scientists, the multi action Dental Sticks are said…
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