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Earth Animal to donate 1% of annual sales to sustainable programmes

Pet product company Earth Animal has announced its “1% promise”, a commitment to use 1% of its annual net sales to “strengthen programs that pioneer a more sustainable future for all of us”. It said it will aim to “invest in a more sustainable future for the pet industry, fund…

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Petcare Innovation Summit Best in Show Spotlight finalists announced

The finalists of the Petcare Innovation Summit Best in Show Spotlight were announced last week ahead of the event taking place in London, 17-18 May 2022. The Spotlight provides the opportunity to hear from the most exciting companies in the petcare space currently looking for investment or partnership across pet…

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Dog ownership helped buffer psychological impact of pandemic

Dog ownership helped to support dog owners during the pandemic, by helping levels of depression, anxiety, happiness and perceived social support, according to a new survey carried out by Purina. The online survey questioned 1535 current and potential dog owners, which underscored the psychological and physiological effects of COVID on…

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Jollyes to open Wrexham store this spring

Jollyes has announced it will open its brand-new flagship store at Wrexham’s Border Retail Park on Saturday 7 May. It revealed the new opening will create 10 jobs as part of a £1m investment in the borough. Jollyes said its new store will be a “landmark one” for the pet…

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RSPCA offers new guidance to pet-owners amid rising costs

The RSPCA has launched new guidance for worried pet owners to help them through the ongoing cost of living crisis after it warned that the cost increases could impact pet-owners’ abilities to take care of their pets. The charity revealed it received 3,644 calls last year (2021) categorised as ‘help…

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UK GDP slows to 0.1% in February

Gross domestic product (GDP) slowed in the UK as the economy only saw 0.1% growth in February, down from a growth rate of 0.8% in January. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), services grew by 0.2% and was the main contributor to February’s growth in GDP, although this…

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GA Pet Food Partners to open Ingredient Kitchen

GA Pet Food Partners has announced it is due to open its new Ingredients Kitchen on 22 May. The firm also said it will introduce plans for a mutual journey to net zero that will ensure the business continues to help to protect the local environment. According to GA, Alistair…

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Southampton pet superstore wins BizX Retailer of the Year

Southampton pet superstore, Healthy Pet Store, has been crowned the 2022 best retailer of the year at the national BizX Awards. Healthy Pet Store based in Totton was named the best retailer of the year partly as a result of its sales growth since launching in 2014, as well as…

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Fish4Dogs unveils new addition to FPCF range

Fish4Dogs, the dog food and treats brand, has introduced a second flavour to its Finest Puppy Complete Food (FPCF). Fish4Dogs Finest Puppy Complete Food is grain-free, healthy, and made without chicken, lamb, beef or pork, proteins often responsible for causing intolerances in some dogs, so a fish protein diet is…

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Worldwise continues expansion with Pet Factory acquisition

Worldwise, a pet supplies platform and a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity investment fund, has acquired Pet Factory, the pet chews, treats, toys, and accessory provider. Worldwise has now completed three successful transactions in the last four months, expanding its portfolio to include six complementary…

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