Industry News

FSA warns of Salmonella outbreak in frozen mice

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising animal keepers not to feed their pets specific batches of frozen mice following the reported outbreak of Salmonella. This outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to specific frozen mice products such as Monkfield Nutrition and as a result, a product recall information notice…

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Pets Purest secures new investment partner

Fearless Adventures has invested in Pets Purest, a new pet sector startup, amid the growing trend of pet humanisation and rising pet ownership.  The Manchester-based firm will offer six-figure capital investment as well as business support for ecommerce, digital marketing and talent sourcing, and will take a minority stake to…

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The Dog Doctors launches new winter protection products

The Dog Doctors have announced the launch of two new products designed specifically to support dog’s paws, skin and coat during the winter months. Using their experience from within the pet industry, the group has developed a new Paw Butter and Coconut Wash Dry Shampoo for dogs. The Dog Doctors…

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Butternut Box wins customer service award

Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has won the European Contact Centre and Customer Service Award for best customer engagement approach. Butternut Box is a dog food subscription service started with the philosophy that “dogs deserve better”. Made with “human” ingredients, all Butternut Box meals are created with a balance…

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Mars Petcare launches festive range

Mars Petcare has announced the launch of a new festive range that features a variety of seasonal treats for dogs and cats, from brands including Pedigree and Dreamies.  Pedigree’s festive range of Pedigree Christmas Schmackos and Pedigree Jumbone Turkey chews and gifts are available to purchase, for example. Meanwhile, Dreamies…

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Coleraine Pets at Home to offer grooming salon amid refurb

Coleraine Pets at Home, on Riverside Retail Park, has launched a new grooming salon amid a refurbishment. The Groom Room offers a “wide range” of grooming services for dogs, including full grooms, spa treatments, puppy grooming, bath, brush and blow-dry, and nail clipping. The retailer said its customers will also…

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Unipet launches Honest 2 Nature brand

Unipet International has unveiled the launch of its latest brand, Honest 2 Nature, which focuses on sustainability. The project began in a bid to produce a wild bird insect suet cake which is packaged in a new scheme that sees no plastic being used. In addition, 98% of the brand’s…

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Supreme treats win 2021 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award

Supreme Petfoods’ Selective Naturals Berry Loops treats have received the Pet Business Industry Recognition Award in the Small Animal Treats category this year.  The treats are said to be healthy and rich in natural ingredients, and “cater to the current consumer trends for natural and high-quality products”.  They are also…

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Sutton Pets at Home to offer in-store grooming amid refurb

Pets at Home, Sutton Coldfield, has been refurbished to offer a new in-store grooming salon. ‘The Groom Room’ offers a wide range of grooming services for dogs, including full grooms, spa treatments, puppy grooming, bath, brush and blow-dry, and nail clipping. According to the brand, it has a team of…

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Footfall slows as impact of Plan B begins to show

Overall, footfall across UK retail destinations declined by -1.1% last week, wholly driven by a -2.7% drop in activity in high streets, according to Springboard. It said that although Plan B restrictions had not yet come fully into force, the first effects were already being felt last week with a…

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