Industry News
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Jun- 2021 -14 June
PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), alongside other trade bodies in the SPS Certification Working Group, have teamed up to call for a new veterinary agreement and “streamlined processes” to deal with restrictions to exports to the EU. Recent restrictions come after disruption at the border arising from Brexit, with…
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14 June
Doggy Doggy Yum Yum secures new stockists as sales rise
Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has announced that sales have risen as the weather has warmed, whilst it has also secured new stockists for its frozen dog treats. The Prince of Wales pub in Hams Hill, Stoke Sub Hamdon in Somerset, is one of the latest stockists, offering new frozen treats…
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11 June
Bira calls for extension of Gov’s TCR scheme
Bira is calling for an extension in the government’s Trade Credit Reinsurance (TCR) scheme. CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre said the removal of the scheme as planned on June 30, 2021, could “not come at a worse time for independent retailers”. In May, the government announced the temporary TCR scheme…
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11 June
Town and Country Petfoods unveils new packaging
Town and Country Petfoods has introduced a new look across its popular HiLife ‘Feed Me!’ dry complete range, HiLife ‘Special Care’ Daily Dental Chews and HiLife ‘Chews Day!’ range for adult dogs. The group said its latest designs are “fresh and colourful” to increase shelf appeal, and feature illustrations of…
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11 June
Retail boosted by ‘buoyant’ May sales
The UK’s retail sector in May has been boosted by “buoyant” sales, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Over the period, sales increased by 10% on a year-on-two-years basis, against a decline of 2.7% in May 2019. This represents a rise from the three-month average growth of 8.5%. Due…
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10 June
RSPCA welcomes ‘landmark bill’ which will see end to live exports
RSPCA has welcomed a ‘landmark bill’ which will end live exports after its 50-year campaign to tackle puppy imports. Published on 8 June, the highlights in the Kept Animals Bill include a proposal to end live exports of animals, tougher regulations on the imports of puppies, powers to restrict the…
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10 June
Sandringham Estate launches dog accessory range
An exclusive range of new dog accessories is now available at Sandringham Shop, on the grounds of Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The Royal parkland said its visitors and the surrounding Norfolk landscape were the inspiration behind the collection. The estate said that dog visitors to the park can “now look…
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10 June
Veterinary Dermatological pushes sustainable product drive
The director of Veterinary Dermatological is calling for greater sustainable awareness from consumers regarding pet products. Sue Paterson is advocating for natural and biodegradable shampoo soap bars, in order to assist pet owners in reducing their pets’ carbon footprint. In order to address this concern, Paterson has launched her own…
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9 June
Kennel Club praises gov promise to fight puppy smuggling
The Kennel Club has welcomed recent efforts by the UK government to tackle puppy smuggling in the country. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has introduced new laws to tackle puppy smuggling and placed restrictions on ear cropping. In response, Dr Ed Hayes, head of public affairs…
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9 June
Johnson’s marks 100-year milestone
Johnson’s Veterinary Products, a leading UK supplier of pet healthcare products, is celebrating its milestone of 100 years in business, with a range of events designed to highlight the role of local pet stores in pet-owners’ lives. The business was founded in West Bromwich in 1921 by the Johnson family,…
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