Industry News
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May- 2022 -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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11 May
Jollyes announces new CEO amid expansion plans
Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes has announced the appointment of Joe Wykes as chief executive officer to lead the business through a period of expansion that aims to see annual turnover grow to £100m in the next 12 months. In January, Jollyes reported record sales of £42m for the half year…
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10 May
Blue Peter’s Tim Vincent opens Jollyes flagship Wrexham store
TV star Tim Vincent officially opened Jollyes’ flagship Wrexham store on Saturday 7 May 2022. The Welsh actor and presenter – who started his career at Theater Clwyd in North Wales and is familiar to millions from his time on Blue Peter – cut the ribbon and then shortly after…
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9 May
Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises
Shop owners in England could be forced to let out premises that have been vacant for over a year, under new plans from the government. The plans are set to be unveiled as part of the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill, expected to be unveiled in the Queen’s speech on…
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6 May
Percuro to exhibit full hypoallergenic range at DogFest
Percuro Pet Food will kick-off its participation at this year’s DogFest series by exhibiting its full hypoallergenic pet food range, including adult dog, puppy food and ‘Snappies’ treats at Loseley Park, Surrey on 7 and 8 May. DogFest runs from May until December and features a variety of brand showcases.…
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6 May
Unipet gets ready for new Eco suet Pellet production
Unipet’s first of many loads of insect fat for its new Eco suet Pellets for wild bird feeding have just been loaded with its strategic partner Protix in Holland. Unipet uses thousands of tonnes of bulk liquid beef fat per year at its facility in North Kent. For the first…
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5 May
Park Life to make GLEE debut
Pet treat start-up company, Park Lifeis set to exhibit for the first time at the Glee Garden Show, which takes place from the 28-30 June at the NEC, with the aim of showcasing its range of natural dog biscuits and Milk Bones. The company, which is based in Ireland, manufactures…
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5 May
ManyPets appoints new head of pet health relationships
Pet insurance provider ManyPets, previously known as Bought By Many, has appointed Claire Wolfenden as its new head of pet health relationships. She joins from Lightning Consultancy LTD where she served as company director. As part of the newly created role, Wolfenden will lead the ManyPets health strategy by building…
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5 May
BoE raises interest rates to highest level since 2009
The bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates to its highest level since 2009 – marking the fourth time it has taken action since December. The new rate of 1%, up from 0.75%, is the BoE’s latest attempt to curb the rampant rise in inflation – also at its…
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4 May
Orijen cat Foods: Nourish as nature intended
We have seen demand for ORIJEN cat food grow significantly over the past year, particularly amongst cat owners who have discovered us through either recommendation or research. What is it that makes ORIJEN so special? Cats and kittens have evolved to require a diet that is rich in animal ingredients,…
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