Industry News
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Jun- 2021 -23 June
NOAH names Caitrina Oakes as chair
Caitrina Oakes, managing director of Vetoquinol UK and Ireland, has been appointed as the new chair of NOAH (National Office of Animal Health) for 2021/22. Oakes left school at the age of 16 and went straight into the workplace as a trainee veterinary nurse in a mixed practice on the…
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23 June
Naturo Launch NEW 10kg Dry range
Following huge demand, Naturo Natural Pet Food has launched their 10kg Dry Dog Food range in both Grain Free Chicken and Grain Free Turkey with Potato and Vegetables. This range expansion follows on from the launch of their Dry Food range last year, which came in 2kg bags. Naturo’s Dry…
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22 June
Agria raises £13,000 for animal rescues
Agria Pet Insurance has donated £13,000 to the UK’s animal rescues through its ‘Agria CatWalk’. The ‘CatWalk’, which attracts over 23,000 cat-lovers, was created to address the issues affecting the nation’s cats and rescue cats. The event showcases the unique looks and personalities of cats with the ‘Agria CatWalk’ Facebook…
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22 June
Totton pet store accredited with Good Business Charter
A pet food and accessories retailer in Totton has become the first of its kind to be nationally accredited with the ‘Good Business Charter’ in recognition of its responsible and ethical trading practices. Healthy Pet Store on Salisbury Road was awarded the Good Business Charter after showcasing its “positive relationships…
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21 June
Peregrine officially becomes fully independent employee-owned trust
Peregrine Livefoods, Europe’s largest specialist wholesaler of reptile products has officially made the final payment towards becoming a fully independent employee-owned trust. The latest development comes as founders and co-owners, Tim Green and David Perry conclude their four-year exit plan. The duo founded the Harlow-based company in 1987, employing over…
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21 June
BPF slams gov’s commercial property rent moratorium extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has come out against the government’s latest commercial property rent moratorium extension. Last week (16 June), the UK government announced a further extension of moratoriums on commercial property owners’ rights until March 2022. Legislation is set to be introduced later this session in parliament in…
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18 June
Crufts 2022 updates imported register breed qualifications
The Kennel Club has announced the Crufts committee has amended the Crufts qualification criteria for the 2022 show in relation to imported register breed classes. The pet organisation revealed the move was due to recently received feedback from exhibitors. Furthermore, exhibitors have been asked to acknowledge that group places, in…
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18 June
Mars Pet Nutrition appoints chief growth officer
Mars Pet Nutrition Europe has announced the appointment of Helen Warren-Piper as its new chief growth officer for Pet Nutrition Europe, effective immediately. In her new role, Warren-Piper will continue to sit on the European leadership team and will lead the demand strategy for Pet Nutrition Europe. She has been…
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18 June
Return to restaurants sees retail sales fall by 1.4%
UK retail sales fell by 1.4% between April and May, following a sharp increase in April when retail restrictions were eased, according to data from the Office of National statistics (ONS). The largest contribution to the monthly decline came from grocery stores where sales volumes fell by 5.7% – the…
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17 June
Percuro ‘urges’ pet owners to make sustainable food choices
Percuro, a sustainable pet food brand, is “urging” pet owners to consider the “massive effect” feeding their pets livestock animals is having on the environment. The message comes in conjunction with Sustainable Gastronomy Day (18 June) – a UN initiative that aims to “encourage” people to change the way they…
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