Industry News
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Feb- 2022 -18 February
Fish4Dogs launches new wet food range
The Fish4Dogs brand has launched a “healthy” range to its complementary wet food, Finest Fish Flakes. The company said the new range aims to “complement your dog’s diet and get them back on a health kick in 2022”. Each recipe is made using a combination of two fish or seafood…
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18 February
Beco to donate over 4,000 meals to dog charity DOTS
Over the next two months, Beco will donate more than 4,000 meals for dogs charity, Dogs On The Street (DOTS) with its new Get One, Gift One initiative. It revealed homelessness is “sharply” on the rise in the UK, and so Beco wants to support the pets that bring “companionship,…
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17 February
New Scottish Veterinary Service unveiled
Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be…
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17 February
Webbox hails 2021 performance
Webbox has deemed itself the “fastest” growing major pet brand in 2021, with 1 in 4 (25%) of all UK pet households purchasing a Webbox product. Webbox also said it is the “fastest” growing cat brand in the top 10 at 33% growth, and is now the “second largest” cat…
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16 February
Vital Pet Group Academy courses receive Vetpol accreditation
Vital Pet Group has announced that their Retail Academy courses have been accredited by SQP regulator Vetpol, making their classes suitable to fill the requirement for continued professional development (CPD) of SQPs (suitably qualified persons). The Retail Academy is a digital platform that offers a range of free educational courses…
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16 February
Pets Choice signs five-year lease agreement with ABP
Pets Choice has signed a five year lease and shipping agreement with ABP at the port of Cardiff, securing 18 permanent jobs. Pets Choice have been managing the cat litter manufacturing facility since the acquisition of “longstanding” pet healthcare brand, Bob Martin UK in 2019 and the brand is growing…
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15 February
Wilsons Pet Food welcomes new national account manager
Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Roland Johnson to its commercial team as the firm’s account manager to continue to expand its presence in stores across the UK. According to the firm Johnson brings with him “a wealth” of retail and sales experience, with 18 years experience in the industry. After…
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15 February
UK footfall rises for fifth consecutive week
Across UK retail destinations, footfall rose by +2.2% last week from the week before, with increases in each of the three destination types, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all types of town centres, with the largest rise of +7.1% in regional cities outside of London versus +3.3% in Central…
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14 February
Butternut Box launches its first ever vegetarian offering
Butternut Box has launched its first meat-free, vegetarian alternative for dogs, Ready Steady Veggie. It revealed the new dish comes after high demand from pet owners who want an alternative to meat for their pets. The meal is part of a recommended and healthy diet for dogs and incorporates up…
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14 February
Healthy Pet Store wins national retail award
An independent pet retailer, Healthy Pet Store, has been awarded the ‘Bricks ‘N’ Clicks’ award at the Modern Retail Awards. The Southampton store delivers to Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight Managing director Deborah Burrows said: “I was absolutely delighted that Healthy Pet Store won a…
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