Industry News
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Sep- 2021 -9 September
National Pet College launches new qualification
The National Pet College has announced the launch of the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which is aimed at experienced dog groomers who “want to share their expertise with others and upskill into teaching”. According to the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the course is delivered…
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8 September
Vodafone launches pet tracker app
Vodafone has announced the launch of its pet tracker pack, comprising Curve, the GPS tracker, new pet features in the Vodafone smart app, and a pet tracker clip. The Pet tracker pack is the latest extension of Curve, the GPS tracker. Owners can now securely attach the Curve tracker to…
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8 September
Just For Pets opens two new stores
Just for Pets has announced it is continuing its expansion through the opening of two new stores. The retailer has now opened its biggest space to date in Stafford. The 10,000 sq ft store opened on Kingsmead Retail Park near the town centre following a 10-week bespoke fit-out. It features…
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7 September
Pedigree Wholesale appoints new managing director
Pedigree Wholesale has appointed Gerard O’Mahony as its new managing director. He replaces Steve Brown, who will now move into the newly created position as CEO of the Pedigree Group. During Brown’s time in the position Pedigree Wholesale entered the specialist pet retail arena with it’s Just for Pets acquisition…
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7 September
Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence
The government is set to introduce a new criminal offence for pet abduction amid a crack down on pet theft, after there was a reported rise in pets being stolen during the pandemic. The new law will “recognise the welfare of animals and that pets are valued as more than…
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7 September
Royal Canin appoints head of Corporate Affairs
Royal Canin UK and Ireland has announced that Miriam Zabiega has been appointed as Corporate Affairs director. Zabiega will join the UK and Ireland leadership team and take over responsibility for Corporate Affairs from John O’Connor, who has moved to an exciting new role within Mars Veterinary Health. She will…
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6 September
PetSafe expands pet toy range
PetSafe has introduced six new products to its ‘Play and Challenge’ range, with additions including four treat dispensing chew toys for dogs and two new laser toys for cats. The toys are reportedly designed to redirect bad behaviours such as chewing and jumping into “positive play” for both dogs and…
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6 September
Mars Petcare to remove plastic from multipacks
Mars Petcare has announced it will replace shrink film with cardboard across all mixed multipack cans of Pedigree, Whiskas, Chappie and Kitekat pet food in the UK. The new packaging will be widely available in stores from 11 September 2021. The move has been made with the aim to see…
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3 September
Earth Animal partners with StreetVet
Earth Animal has announced a new partnership with StreetVet to raise money for the charity’s work supporting the pets of those experiencing homelessness. Founded by husband and wife Dr Bob and Susan Goldstein, Earth Animal said it is dedicated to finding “humane, holistic and sustainable” ways of enhancing and preserving…
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3 September
WHM expands UK manufacturing capabilities
WHM Pet Group has revealed that it has added new capabilities to its UK manufacturing over the past 12 months, which includes new investment into its Driby site in Lincolnshire to further its offering. Previously, the group invested £5m into its Driby manufacturing site over the past nine years, resulting…
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