Industry News
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May- 2021 -26 May
Just for Pets pledges support for smaller pet businesses
Specialist pet retailer Just for Pets has pledged to support smaller and “innovative” pet businesses beyond the pandemic through a newly revealed support scheme. To help business start-ups under the Best of British pledge, the group has agreed to pay smaller product suppliers under the scheme up front for stock,…
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26 May
BRC calls for increased protection as shop worker abuse jumps 7%
The BRC is continuing to push the government for a “statutory offence” for assaulting, threatening, or abusing retail workers, after staff report on average 455 incidents of violence and abuse each day. A study, which was conducted by the group as part of its ‘2021 Retail Crime Survey’, showed that…
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26 May
Petfood Forum Europe to launch first virtual webinar series
Petfood Forum Europe has announced the launch of its first virtual webinar series, which will cover pet food nutrition and sustainability trends in the industry. From 2-4 June, the organisation will offer all participants at Interzoo Digital, the world’s leading online pet industry fair, the chance to learn the latest…
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25 May
Vet’s Kitchen launches dog anxiety guidance ‘roadmap’
Vet’s Kitchen has launched a new “roadmap” to help pets adjust to life after Covid and help avoid the problems of separation anxiety. The five-point plan, with a “nod” to Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown, is set to help owners make sure their pets are reintroduced to the world…
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25 May
BRC calls on government to ‘accelerate use’ of green goods vehicles
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has written to the secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps MP, calling on the government to act to encourage the take up of green technologies and reduce emissions from goods vehicles. According to the BRC, retailers are “making progress” to address this issue, but…
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25 May
Agria voted the UK’s ‘most trusted’ pet insurer
Agria Pet Insurance has been named the UK’s ‘Most Trust Pet Insurance Provider’ in Fairer Finance’s Spring 2021 ratings. Fairer Finance is a market research and ratings agency which assists consumers in making informed choices and promotes healthy competition between financial service companies. As well as being highly trusted by…
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24 May
Animal welfare crisis ‘real and significant’ risk, warns Joii
Pet welfare in the UK could potentially become a “major issue” unless pet owners are able to access options for affordable veterinary advice, according to Joii Pet Care. The group has warned that choice, affordability and convenience for UK pet owners is needed “now more than ever before”, adding that…
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24 May
Meatiful launches first ‘grain free’ sausage
Meatiful, a gourmet dog food brand, has launched its first “grain free” sausage – adding to its range of dog food offerings. The product is made with 80% fresh meat, vitamins and minerals, and are hypoallergenic to help keep dogs “healthy”. The new grain free sausage is available in ‘Farm-Reared…
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24 May
Secret donor doubles Kennel Club charity’s cash
The Kennel Club is set to be given up to £100,000 in 2021 thanks to an undisclosed donation from one of its supporters. The charity will be given the sum of money thanks to the donor doubling every pound they raise by the end of the year. Last week, Kennel…
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21 May
Blagdon launches ‘pet safe’ water treatment for ponds
Blagdon, the UK’s leading pond experts, have launched a pet-friendly and wildlife-safe, quick and easy, five-in-one water treatment to tackle common pond problems. Blagdon’s new Clean Pond Pods are effective against blanketweed/string algae, consume sludge, make tap water safe for pond top-ups, feed aquatic plants and reduce the need for…
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