Industry News
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Jun- 2021 -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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17 June
Applaws dry cat food recalled over health fears
Applaws has announced the recall of some of its dry cat food ranges, manufactured by Fold Hill Foods Ltd, over fears it could be related to a spike in cats presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is currently working alongside the manufacturer to understand a…
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17 June
Gov extends rent moratorium for another nine months
Stephen Barclay MP, the chief secretary to the Treasury, has announced the government’s extension of the rent moratorium for an additional nine months. The measure will assist retailers and hospitality businesses in surviving the year and will prevent landlords from evicting tenants for failing to pay rent throughout the rest…
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16 June
Scruffs announces partnership with District 70
Scruffs, a Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory manufacturer has announced a new UK and Ireland distribution partnership with District 70. The deal will see Scruffs hold the exclusive license to distribute and market District 70 bowls and accessories across the two countries. District 70 dog and cat bowls are manufactured…
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16 June
UK inflation hits 2.1% as clothing prices rise
Inflation in the UK rose to 2.1% in May, up from 1.5% in April, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This increase has been fuelled by an increase in consumer spending as the British public comes out of lockdown. Meanwhile, clothing prices jumped by…
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