Industry News
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May- 2022 -24 May
Beco unveils first ever treat range
Beco has announced the launch of its first ever range of treats with four recipes. The new treats range includes Beco’s first Insect recipe, and also has vegan options. George Bramble, Beco founder, said: “Treats are such an important way to encourage and reward dogs, and we wanted to create…
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23 May
PDSA and Royal Canin partner to tackle pet obesity
Veterinary charity PDSA and Royal Canin have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling pet obesity. The drive to increase education on pet obesity follows research from the PAW Report, created by PDSA in conjunction with YouGov, which revealed that 1.4m cats and dogs across the nation piled on the…
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20 May
Pets at Home invests in Project Blu
Pets at Home Group has announced it has made a strategic investment in Project Blu, an eco-conscious supplier of branded pet accessories. Pets at Home will be the first UK retailer to offer Project Blu’s full product range, available across its 457 stores and online at Petsathome.co.uk from early July…
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19 May
Fabulosa unveils pet-specific collection ‘Furbulosa’
Fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa, has extended its product range with the launch of a new pet-specific collection, bolstering its presence in the category. The ‘Furbulosa’ collection includes a trio of products – Furbulosa Carpet Stain Remover, Furbulosa Disinfectant Spray and Furbulosa Pet Freshener & Odour Eliminator. Available now…
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18 May
Inflation hits 40-year high
UK inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years during the month of April, driven by the rising cost of energy bills. The figure, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), was up from 7% in March. The ONS said that around 75% of…
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18 May
Harringtons adds to advanced science range
Yorkshire-based pet brand, Harringtons, has added to its advanced science range with its latest supplement launch. It is estimated that the dog supplements market is worth at least £120m a year and growing at over 50% across retail and online channels. Launching four new products in the form of chews…
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17 May
New social enterprise pet retailer launches to help UK rescue dogs
New social enterprise and online pet store, Muthapuppa, headed by London-based husband and wife team Giuseppe and Kimberley, has been launched, aiming to help the record numbers of dogs being abandoned. It comes as one in four centres now face having to turn dogs away. In the lead up to…
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16 May
Jollyes unveils manager for new Stirling store
Jollyes has named the manager for its latest store in Stirling as recruitment for new colleagues gets underway. The new store at Unit 3 Burghmuir Retail Park in Stirling will open in mid-June and employ 12 colleagues. Jollyes has recruited Angela Rennie, who has worked for leading retailers including Home…
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13 May
VetPartners announces £100,000 research fund for team members
VetPartners has announced a £100,000 fund for its team members undertaking research projects. It said the aim is to “improve the evidence base for clinical decision-making by increasing the amount of research across VetPartners’ practices”. The fund is open to VetPartners employees working in clinical settings in either the UK…
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12 May
Pet biotech manufacturer Biomega appoints new factory manager
Biomega, an international biotechnology company that develops salmon peptides and proteins for pet food, has appointed Chris Fredrik Simmenes as its new factory manager for the company’s flagship biorefinery in Skaganeset, Norway. Simmenes joins Biomega after working at Mesterbakeren – one of Norway’s leading bakery chains – for more than…
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