Industry News

Jun- 2022 -

8 June

Mars Petcare hits 100% sustainably sourced fish target in Europe

Mars Pet Nutrition has announced that it has hit its target to sustainably source 100% of its fish used in its European business. Its sustainably sourced fish supply is reportedly endorsed by “credible” third parties and from fisheries that maintain “the diversity of the fish ecosystem”. The group said the…

7 June

Bank holiday boosts May footfall

Footfall strengthened in May to -13.7% below 2019, up from -15.9% in April 2022, according to the latest figures from Springboard, however it warned the results still “belie the underlying cost pressures that are starting to reveal themselves”. It found footfall declined by -16.4% in high streets, -17.8% in shopping…

7 June

Butternut Box launches plant based meals for dogs

Butternut Box, a fresh dog food subscription service, has announced the launch of a new plant-based recipe to its range of dog food. It said the launch of the new “Plant Get Enough” product means 20% of Butternut Box’s recipes are now meat-free and gives customers a way to reduce…

6 June

Pet food subscriptions more than double since 2018, says Yodel

Pet food deliveries have more than doubled in four years according to the latest figures from independent parcel carrier Yodel. Yodel said UK consumers turn to online deliveries as a “more convenient way to care for pets”, with the biggest rise coming from London, where pet food deliveries were up…

1 June

Almost half of businesses hit with price increases

Approximately half (48%) of businesses currently trading have reported that the prices of materials, goods, or services bought in April 2022 had increased from March 2022, while 23% reported that prices sold had increased across the same period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the wholesale and retail…

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31 May

Jollyes partners with Stroke Association ahead of new opening

Jollyes has announced a new partnership with the Stroke Association in Scotland that will “celebrate the calming role pets play in people’s lives”. A jointly branded vehicle will debut at the retailer’s new Stirling store at Unit 3 on the Burghmuir Retail Park, which will allow customers to come and…

30 May

Paleo Ridge launches limited-edition summer treat for dogs

Paleo Ridge has announced the launch of a limited-edition summer supplementary treat, ‘Strawberries and Cream’, for dogs. The frozen kefir-based cubes will be previewed at Dogstival on the Jubilee weekend, ahead of wider launch to trade customers and direct-to-consumer online later in June. The new summer product is made using…

27 May

Arden Grange to feature in Platinum Jubilee commemorative album

Sussex-based pet food company Arden Grange is set to be featured in Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, published later this month to mark the upcoming Jubilee. The honorary album will celebrate the life and reign of the Queen, as well as developments within the…

26 May

Linnaeus appoints business development director

Veterinary group Linnaeus has announced that Russell Welsh, who served as interim chief operating officer for 15 months, has been appointed as its business development director. The role is part of Linnaeus’s executive team and will focus on the growth of the business and investment into its practices across the…

25 May

Pets at Home reports record year as profits surge

Pets at Home has reported that its underlying pre-tax profits have surged 65.3% to £144.7m for the year to March 2022. Retail revenue grew by 18.5% after store and online sales rose by 17.7% and 18.4% respectively. The company also reported a total group revenue growth of 15.3% to £1.3bn,…