Industry News
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Apr- 2021 -28 April
The Kennel Club urges new dog owners to be ‘vigilant’ as lockdown eases
Following a year of emergency Covid-19 laws meaning puppies could be delivered to new homes, The Kennel Club is urging vigilance from would-be dog owners as domestic travel restrictions across Britain relax. The group, which oversee canine activities such as dog shows, said potential new owners should avoid buying a…
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28 April
R&R Country to open new pet shop
R&R Country, a local equestrian and country superstore based in Hemingbrough, is set to unveil its latest retail venture this Bank holiday weekend, with the launch of a new pet shop. On 1 May at 10am, the doors will open and all customers will be welcomed with a 10% discount…
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28 April
Shop prices fall in April as non-essential retailers reopen
UK shop prices continued to drop in April as non-essential retailers reopened after lockdown, according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index. In order to entice consumers, retailers decreased shop prices by 1.3% over the period, compared to the previous drop of 2.4% in March. However, the fall in non-food prices…
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27 April
Hilton launches Bone Appétit menu for dogs
Hilton has unveiled ‘Bone Appétit’, a new bespoke menu for dogs, which will be available to guests and their pets across 32 of its pet friendly hotels in the UK and Ireland from 17 May. The menu was developed together with veterinary nutrition experts and approved by DogFriendly, who provide…
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27 April
Richard Branson praises Denzel’s ‘Plant-Based Bites’
Sir Richard Branson recently praised Denzel’s ‘Plant-Based Bites’ in a Linkedin post, reaching an audience of over 18 million followers. It comes as Branson welcomed a new puppy to Necker Island – an area which is entirely owned by the chairman of Virgin Group. In the post, the chairman said…
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27 April
Consumer confidence rises due to ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown
During the first three months of 2021, consumer confidence saw a record quarterly rise thanks to the government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker. In the firm’s survey of 3,000 UK consumers between 19 and 22 March 2021, while most of the country was still…
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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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