Industry News
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Sep- 2021 -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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2 September
Hownd secures £250k investment
Hownd, which specialises in ethical pet grooming and feeding products, has secured a £250,000 investment in a bid to help expand its product range and enter new markets. According to the group, the funding from Growth Lending will also enable it to increase its direct sales to customers, alongside sales…
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2 September
Waterlife launches new aquatic wormer FlukeFree
FlukeFree is broad spectrum treatment for roundworms, tapeworms, planarian flatworms and flukes (gyrodactylus & dactylogyrus), which are often found in aquarium fish. Worms may be introduced via plants, snails or infected fish. Curing parasitic infections swiftly helps to improve health and quality of life for aquatic animals infected. The class…
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1 September
Mikki launches calming pet bed range
Mikki has announced the launch of a new range of calming pet beds. According to the group, the products are designed to help alleviate anxiety in pets. They are said to create a “cosy, comfortable and relaxing environment”, something that is “particularly pertinent” with more pets adjusting to the removal…
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1 September
Mutneys unveils new showroom
Leading grooming supplies manufacturer Mutneys Professional Care Ltd, has opened a new showroom at its headquarters in Stoke Heath, near Market Drayton. The opening of the 54 square meter showroom coincides with the 25th anniversary of the business, which was started by directors Jamie and Stephanie Roberts. All of Mutneys…
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