Industry News
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Jul- 2021 -2 July
National Pet College unveils Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship Standard
The National Pet College, formerly known as PIF Education, has announced a new Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship Standard. The new qualification was approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and provides an essential entry route into the dog grooming industry for post-16 learners. Among the skills that…
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2 July
Socati and Super Snouts launch CBD tinctures for pets
Socati, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yooma Wellness Inc. has partnered with leading pet cannabinoid brand Super Snouts to launch a new line of USDA certified organic, water-soluble CBD tinctures for pets. The new water-soluble CBD tinctures offer 90, 150, 300, and 600mg CBD dose sizes and come in a chicken…
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2 July
RSPCA launches ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaign
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has launched its ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaign to tackle animal abuse. The campaign is in response to the charity receiving almost 100,000 reports of intentional harm to animals over the past five years. July has been the busiest month…
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1 July
Town & Country Petfoods launches new HiLife cat treats
Town and Country Petfoods has announced the launch of a new whitefish treat joining their HiLife it’s only natural range of 100% natural cat treats. As the pet food company’s only natural whitefish treats, it is made of carefully diced cod loin for feline pets. Recently, its natural pet food cat treats…
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1 July
Paws Group acquires Bob & Lush
Paws Group, one of Europe’s leading pet wellbeing groups, has acquired Bob and Lush Ltd, a UK-based super-premium dog food brand. According to the group, the acquisition adds a new, super-premium customer segment to its existing stable of brands, which include Paws, Fetch, Pet-supermarket, MedicAnimal, Canine Choice, Feline Choice and…
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Jun- 2021 -30 June
Petpals unveils new rebrand
Petpals has announced a new rebranding strategy as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. The UK’s largest multi-service pet care franchise revealed a new look, offering and management franchise model to commemorate two decades of business. As part of the new offering, Petpals has revisited its entire training and support…
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30 June
Happy Hounds Wales recalls products over salmonella fears
Happy Hounds Wales Ltd has recalled four of its frozen raw dog food products amid fears over the presence of salmonella. Salmonella was reportedly found in the following products: Frozen Beef Mince, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code: 993, Best before: 31/05/2022 Frozen Lamb and Beef, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code:…
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30 June
iPET Network wins animal welfare award
iPET Network has been named Animal Welfare Organisation of the Year for Manchester and North West England at the national Corporate Livewire awards. The company revived the award at a Covid-safe presentation at Nunsmere Hall in Cheshire. iPET Network designs qualifications with the “welfare of the animal in mind”, and…
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29 June
Hill’s campaign donates 100,000 meals to pet shelters
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has donated 100,000 meals to animal shelters and pets in need, through its #MissionForeverFriend campaign. To help achieve the donation goal, Hill’s asked people to share a photo of their pet using #MissionForeverFriend on Instagram and Facebook to trigger a donation to one of 257 participating partner…
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29 June
T. Forrest expands fleet size amid rising sales
T. Forrest has announced it has increased the size of its fleet of vehicles with a new “state of the art” 40ft trailer unit. The new investment by the company amid rising sales for the group, as the 80-year old group has continued to welcome ongoing expansion in recent months. …
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