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Mars Petcare to deploy new wet pet food packaging format

Mars Petcare will deploy a new wet pet food packaging which is made from recycled materials. Cat food brand Sheba will be the first to have the updated packaging formats available in Europe in 2022 as part of Mars Petcare’s efforts to offer more sustainable choices. The move comes in…

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Supreme Petfoods launches new bathing sand

Supreme Petfoods is extending its Science Selective range with the launch of a new bathing sand for chinchillas, hamsters, degus and gerbils. It revealed the bathing sand is designed to support optimal coat condition whilst gentle on the skin, helping to keep the coat “clean, shiny and in top quality…

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Animal Trust launches £2m crowdfunding campaign

Animal Trust has announced it is looking to raise £2m of investment crowdfunding to help expand its services in England and Wales. The group, which is set up as a community interest company, has launched its new bond offer on the Triodos Crowdfunding platform.  Animal Trust said its mission is…

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Online sales plummet in November

Online retail sales recorded their lowest ever growth in the month of November – falling by 19.8% Year-on-Year (YoY), according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index. While this does compare to a strong November 2020 (36.2%), the Month-on-Month (MoM) figures were equally negative – showing a rise of…

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OATA names recipient of second stakeholder award

OATA has given its second Stakeholder Engagement Award to Rob Quest from Heathrow’s Animal Reception Centre in recognition of his long-standing work with the pet industry. The association said it wished to acknowledge the work he has done over many years, both at the airport to help ensure the smooth…

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RSPCA calls for ‘mandatory’ first aid training for pet professionals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and other industry experts are calling for mandatory first aid qualifications for all UK pet professionals. The organisations recently endorsed the ‘Safe Pets and People’ campaign, which aims to highlight the fact that currently, people caring for pets in…

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Plan B to ‘significantly’ impact footfall, report finds

There will reportedly be a significant impact on footfall in UK retail destinations following the government’s announcement regarding Plan B, which includes guidance to work from home, according to retail experts Springboard. According to Springboard, in Central London and city centres outside of the capital, footfall is currently -20% below…

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Burgess launches indoor guinea pig nuggets

Independent pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care has announced the expansion of its Excel range for small animals, including indoor feeding nuggets for guinea pigs, with several new products launched for the winter months. Burgess has also launched its largest feeding hay packs to date, with 4.5kg boxes available in…

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Yarrah recognised by Our Dogs panel

Organic pet food brand Yarrah has seen three of its products receive a five-star from dog experts on the Our Dogs panel. The brand said it comes as its organic pet food is catering to “strong” consumer trends, as organic and sustainable products continue to be increasingly popular amongst pet…

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Slickers Dog House wins Beco inaugural award

Sustainable pet brand Beco has announced the winner of its “Britain’s Favourite Independent Pet Shop” award as Slickers Dog House in Padstow, Cornwall. The award was established by Beco to recognise excellence in independent pet shop service and encourage owners to incorporate sustainability in pet care. The judging panel confirmed…

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