Industry News
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Apr- 2021 -26 April
Pooch and Mutt launches ‘wellness app’ for dogs
Pooch and Mutt, a UK dog food manufacturer, has launched its new ‘Calm and Relaxed’ wellness app to improve the mental health of the dogs. The app, which is available for free download on IOS, has four main features to focus on all areas of mental health and wellness, such…
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26 April
City Pantry partners with KatKin and Nibble and Nosh
Corporate food delivery platform City Pantry has launched a series of ‘Kitty Pantry’ and ‘Poochie Packages’ for pets. The group announced it has partnered with KatKin and Nibble and Nosh to produce the two exclusive reward boxes. The ‘Kitty Pantry’ box features “human-grade” food for cats that is produced by…
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26 April
Insect-based sustainable pet food brand launches
Aardvark, a UK-based independent sustainable pet food brand, has now launched its first range of products. The brand is set to make pet ownership more “planet-friendly and green” with insect-based pet food. Made from sustainable insect meal and a blend of sweet potato, pulses, fruits and herbs, the ‘Crafted for…
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23 April
Sheba welcomes ‘strong year’ for Fine Flakes in Gravy range
Mars Petcare has welcomed its premium cat food brand Sheba’s performance after a “strong” first year for its latest product launch, the Sheba Fine Flakes in Gravy range. The three-strong Sheba Fine Flakes in Gravy range – Succulent, Poultry and Fish Selection – delivered £2.5m retail sales value in 2020.…
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23 April
Pets Corner grooming spas reopen for non-essential grooms
Pets Corner is now accepting appointments for non-essential grooms at its Dogwood Natural Grooming Spas. The grooming sites are located in over 20 of Pets Corner’s 142 stores across the UK. To celebrate the reopening the retailer is offering 20% off for first time customers. As part of the service,…
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23 April
Kennel Club publishes guidance on events reopening
Kennel Club has published guidance on the reopening of events and shows after the latest lockdown measures. As part of the guidance, all clubs and societies must follow government and local restrictions guidance. The trade association separated the guidance into three steps for planning events, with the first step calling…
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22 April
Brambles Pet and Wildlife names digital marketing manager
Brambles Pet and Wildlife has appointed Laura Tracey to head up digital marketing for the business. The company, which manufactures pet food, has said that Tracey will be responsible for digital marketing strategies that will “help grow sales through specialist trade customers”. As a family-owned business, she joins David Tracey,…
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22 April
NOAH launches campaign to promote pet ownership for renters
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched a campaign to help improve access to pets for people living in rented or socially owned housing. The ‘Securing the Right to Rent with Pets: Making One Health Housing a Reality’ campaign will encourage wider use of the Government’s recommended Model…
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22 April
Agria becomes first UK pet insurer to go carbon neutral
Agria Pet Insurance has announced it has become the first pet insurer in the UK to go carbon neutral. The firm has now achieved official carbon neutral status, certified by environmental consultancy firm, Eco Offset, through its investment in globally registered clean water and conservation projects. Janet Hughes, director of…
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21 April
New eco-friendly dog bed brand to launch in the UK
A new dog bed company, which makes its products from regenerated plastic waste, is set to launch in the UK on 10 May. The new brand, Settle, said that it “caters for a new generation of dog owners who place value in their interior and eco choices”. The products will…
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