Industry News
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Jun- 2025 -20 June
Itch expands into Sainsbury’s Local stores with flea treatment clip strips
Pet healthcare company Itch has launched a grab-and-go version of its flea treatment in 400 Sainsbury’s Local stores across the UK. The rollout, running from June to September, aims to give shoppers easier access to pet health products during the peak flea season. It follows a wider launch of Itch’s…
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19 June
Only Rescues and Ancol launches £3k grant for rescue shelters
Only Rescues and Ancol have launched a £3,000 grant to support UK animal rescue shelters. The Ancol Shelter Grant, which opened this week, offers one organisation unrestricted funding to help cover costs such as food, vet bills or shelter repairs. Applications close at midnight on 31 August 2025. The platform…
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19 June
EU unveils first rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats
The European Parliament has unveiled a bill which would introduce minimum standards for the breeding, housing and handling of cats and dogs in the EU. MEPs want all dogs and cats kept in the EU to be individually identifiable by microchip. They also call for dogs and cats to be…
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18 June
Albion Pet Foods appoints new head of sales
Warwickshire-based raw food manufacturer Albion Pet Foods has announced the appointment of Wayne Moore as its new head of sales. Moore, who has decades of sales experience, joins Albion Pet Foods after having specialised in the raw pet food market for the past four years working for other major manufacturers…
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18 June
Pet grooming bodies set new welfare standards for groomers
Pet grooming bodies have published a new set of guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, aiming to raise welfare standards and support informed choices by pet owners. The Guidelines for Dog and Cat Groomers, developed by the Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) in partnership with the Pet Industry…
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17 June
Mars commits to global seafood traceability standard
Mars has become the first petfood company to commit to the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) standard, pledging to implement full digital traceability across its seafood supply chains. The company, which owns brands including Pedigree and Ben’s Original, has partnered with GDST-verified provider Wholechain to meet the global benchmark.…
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17 June
Partners Group to acquire MPM Products
Partners Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire MPM Products, a global pet food business focused on premium cat food, from 3i. Headquartered in the UK, MPM operates market leading premium wet cat food brands, including Applaws, Reveal, and Encore. MPM’s products are characterised by their focus on…
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16 June
TopLife launches Cheese Bones for dogs
TopLife has expanded into the dog treat market with the launch of Cheese Bones, a three-strong range aimed at helping retailers diversify their pet offerings. Known for its pet milk products, TopLife products are easily digestible, low in lactose, gluten free and high in protein, supporting muscle development, the immune…
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16 June
Sign-ups double for National Pet Shop Day 2025
National Pet Shop Day is set to return on 12 July with more than 400 independent retailers already signed up, more than twice the number at the same point last year. The initiative, launched in 2024 by pet healthcare manufacturer Johnson’s Veterinary Products, aims to highlight the role of independent…
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13 June
Pet Trust UK named Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist
Pet Trust UK has been shortlisted in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognised in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category. The awards celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK. This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs from across the country have been shortlisted for their innovation, resilience…
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