Industry News

Oct- 2022 -

20 October

Jollyes sees surging demand for wood pellet cat litter as fuel

Jollyes pet store has reported experiencing a surge in demand for a supply of wood pellet cat litter as customers are using it as an “affordable” fuel to heat their homes. Jollyes has replenished stocks and introduced a two for £18 deal on three brands after running low in the…

20 October

Liz Truss steps down as prime minister

Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six weeks after taking up the premiership. The statement of her resignation was made at 13:30pm today (20 October) following a meeting between Truss and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the…

19 October

United Petfood acquires Gold Line Feeds

International pet food producer, United Petfood, has announced its acquisition of Gold Line Feeds in the UK, with the group set to take over the brands and customer base of the factory. United Petfood said the acquisition strengthens its position as a full-service pet food producer and its position within…

18 October

Pet treat brand Bonkers launches in UK

New pet treat brand, Bonkers, has officially hit UK shelves, created in collaboration with animal nutritionists. With four different flavours available for cats, and three different flavours available for dogs, the recipes are made up of proteins and are free from wheat, soy, artificial colours and flavours. The snacks are…

17 October

Champion Petfoods launches Premium Pâté in the UK

Champion Petfoods has introduced its first range of wet food for cats, ACANA Premium Cat Pât, to the UK market. The range has been designed with both kittens and adult cats in mind. It is available in six recipes, including Chicken, Beef, and Lamb, as well as Chicken and Fish,…

17 October

Chancellor reverses almost all mini-budget tax cuts

Newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget commitments made by previous chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last month, in a statement made at the Treasury today (17 October). He confirmed the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20% “indefinitely” until the economic situation stabilises, marking…

14 October

Dorwest Herbs launches new Puppy Pack

Herbal pet care brand Dorwest Herbs has launched a new puppy pack designed for new puppy parents and breeders. The range comprises essentials to help transition puppies into their new home, and Dorwest Herbs said its puppy pack is designed with the all-important settling-in period in mind. The pack contains…

13 October

Pets at Home unveils new Poppy Appeal products

Pets at Home has launched its new limited edition products for dogs designed to support the 2022 Poppy Appeal, in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL). This year’s Poppy Appeal will launch on 27 October and run until Remembrance Sunday on 13 November. The annual range of limited-edition poppy…

12 October

Healthy Pet Store welcomes regional dog trainer

Healthy Pet Store, a Southampton based pet food and accessory retailer, has welcomed a local dog trainer, Anita Takacs, to its customer advisor team in a bid to improve knowledge and expertise across Hampshire. Anita Takacs is a professional dog trainer and body language instructor who focuses on care, compassion…

11 October

Pedigree Wholesale launches Animal Instincts Flashing range

The Animal Instincts (AI) Flashing range has landed at Pedigree Wholesale, with new lines to be added to the range this winter. The range features an array of USB Chargeable accessories designed to increase visibility on late night and early morning walks as the days get shorter. The range has…