Industry News
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Jul- 2021 -8 July
Natural Instinct recalls pet food products
Natural Instinct has announced that it will be recalling several of its frozen pet food products which have been sold online and at independent stores. The business has taken this precautionary measure of recalling its products, which were made using duck, because said products contain salmonella. The products in question…
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7 July
Fish4Dogs launches new light mousse recipe
Fish4Dogs has announced the launch of a new light mousse recipe, the Fish4Dogs Finest Cod Mousse Light. The product has been introduced to its existing Finest mousse range and has 60% fewer calories than the salmon and trout flavours. The product marks the third in an “extensive” programme of new…
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7 July
Bestpets wins ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ for third consecutive year
Bestpets, a pet food and accessories wholesaler, has won ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ in the Pet Product Marketing, Retailer Recommended Awards 2021, for the third consecutive year in a row. Launched over 15 years ago as part of Bestway Wholesale, Bestpets has a range of over 8,500 lines covering dry…
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7 July
BRC report highlights chargeback ‘struggles’ for retailers
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a report which highlights the ongoing chargeback “struggles” affecting retailers in the UK. The survey’s respondents, who were retailers across a wide variety of sectors, identified a change in chargeback issuances linked directly to Covid-19 which saw an average increase of 25%. Some…
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6 July
Denzel’s launches plastic free packaging
Denzel’s is marking ‘Plastic Free July’ by making all its packaging plastic-free and planting a tree to replace the materials used for their eco-friendly packaging. The pet treat brand is now packing its goods in materials made from wood pulp, cellulose and paper from sustainably grown trees. The packing will…
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6 July
Hill’s Pet Nutrition launches new ActivBiome+ technology
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced the launch of its new ActivBiome+ technology as part of its prescription diet range. The range of prebiotics helps nourish pets’ unique gut microbiome to tackle gastrointestinal issues in both cats and dogs. The new technology promises instant results within 24 hours and is proven…
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6 July
Original Dog Bakery launches new site in Liverpool
The Original Dog Bakery has officially launched in its first long-term trading space at Liverpool ONE, marking an “important milestone” for the local start-up. The business previously operated from a mobile tuk-tuk at the same destination, but has reported a 56% sales increase since opening at its new kiosk on…
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5 July
Antos rebrands to Nova Dog Chews
Antos has announced that it has now rebranded to Nova Dog Chews, effective from July 2021 onwards. The company specialises in the manufacturing and supply of premium quality dog chews, including Highland Antler, Yak Snacks and Paddock Farm Ostrich products, amongst others. The group, which has been trading since 2005,…
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5 July
Retailers call on PM to ‘support’ laws against retail violence
Some 100 of the UK’s “leading” retailers have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to support an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would tackle violence and abuse against retail workers. The letter, which was coordinated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), comes as…
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5 July
Nourishing Small Dogs
The growth of small breed dog ownership in the UK has created demand for a premium quality food for smaller dogs. Bern Pet Foods recently launched ORIJEN Small Breed to the UK market, designed to entirely nourish small dogs. ORIJEN Small Breed is protein-rich to support higher energy needs and…
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