Industry News
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May- 2021 -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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21 May
Percuro hits 100% of crowdfunding target in one week
Percuro, manufacturers of a next-generation low carbon pawprint pet food, announced it has secured 100% of its initial equity crowdfunding campaign target of £560,000. Its crowdfunding campaign, conducted with Seedrs, has only been open for one week. Percuro will use the funding to expand its portfolio into other categories, and…
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21 May
Consumer confidence jumps six points in May
Consumer confidence in the UK has increased by six points to -9 in May 2021, according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index. The market research company primarily attributed this to the easing of lockdown restrictions and vaccine rollout, which it believes gave the country’s retail sector a much-needed boost. While respondents…
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20 May
Fish4Pets launches new puppy treats range
Fish4Pets has launched a new range of fish-based treats which are specifically designed for puppies. The group, which is also known for its Fish4Dogs brand, is known in the pet food industry for “pioneering fish as the perfect protein”, packed full of “natural, healthy goodness” for dogs. According to the…
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