Industry News

Jul- 2022 -

6 July

Mars Petcare latest to halt supplies to Tesco amid price dispute

Mars Petcare has halted supplies to Tesco as the supermarket faces its second dispute amid rising costs, as inflation continues to impact supplier and retailer relations. Mars Petcare, which produces brands such as Whiskas, Dreamies, Pedigree and Cesar, has paused supplies to Tesco until an agreement can be reached on…

5 July

Jollyes acquires Penparc as turnover hits £86m

Jollyes has announced it is acquiring Midlands-based Penparc Pet Centre Group to help accelerate its growth, whilst reporting its full-year turnover hit £86m, up by 15% against the prior year. With the support of HSBC, Jollyes has bought Penparc’s five stores in Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, West Bromwich and Telford. The…

5 July

Assisi Pet Care acquires Pet Munchies

Assisi Pet Care Ltd has announced it is continuing its expansion across the sector with the acquisition of established natural treats business Pet Munchies. The move adds to its growing stable of brands that now includes the Hi Life, Hollings, Maced and Dog Way ranges of award-winning premium products. Pet…

4 July

Pet population remains steady, PDSA report finds

The estimated population of dogs, cats and rabbits remain similar to pre-pandemic levels, however 24% of all owners acquired their pet in the last two years, according to the latest report from PDSA. This equates to 5.4 million pets acquired since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. 2022…

4 July

Bern Pet Foods reports strong growth in best-selling ACANA Dog food

Bern Pet Foods reports strong growth in best-selling ACANA Dog foods for the UK & Ireland. So, what makes ACANA different? And why are so many pet stores choosing to stock this food? ACANA goes above and beyond when crafting dog food recipes, including sourcing high quality animal proteins like…

1 July

Pets Purest named Manchester’s fastest growing company

A Manchester-based pet supplements retailer, Pets Purest, has been named one of Britain’s fastest growing companies in the Sunday Times 100 rankings. The company was started by husband-and-wife team Oliver and Evie Bristowe, with just £600 in 2017 when Evie’s family dogs were suffering from dry skin. Sales of its…

1 July

True Leaf unveils brand refresh

True Leaf has announced a brand refresh, aimed at updating its branding to suit the European market. The rebrand features a new set of ingredients, and updated packaging to usher in the new era. True Leaf Pet focuses on pet wellness products which support cats and dogs with natural ingredients…

Jun- 2022 -

30 June

Battersea partners with NetSuite to help animals

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has partnered with Oracle NetSuite in a bid to unify financial management, planning and budgeting operations to free more of its time and resources so it can focus on business priorities. Founded in 1860, Battersea has rehomed over three million animals across its centres in…

29 June

Pets at Home opens new look pet care centre

Pets at Home has opened the doors to its new look pet care centre on Park Road Retail Park in Pontefract. The revamped store is now home to a brand-new grooming salon – The Groom Room – which has opened for the first time. It offers a wide range of…

29 June

Trixie expands bird range with new partnership

Trixie has newly developed more than 90 products in its growing bird range in cooperation with World Bird Park Walsrode. The manufacturer said the focus of the partnership was on sustainability and adequate construction, as well as the safety and health of pets. For new items for ornamental birds, it…