Industry News

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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…