Industry News
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Mar- 2021 -25 March
Denzel’s launch new plant-based treats
Denzel’s has announced the launch of new plant-based training treats, after a recent study showed that 40% of dog food buyers aged 16 to 24 “prefer to give plant-based meals to their pets regularly”. The product is made using peanut butter, kale and fresh banana, and is suitable for all…
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24 March
Gov urged to avoid fourth lockdown as Covid claims 67,000 retail jobs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the government to take “all necessary precautions” to prevent another lockdown after 67,000 retail jobs have been lost in the past year due to Covid-19. The plea comes in response to the latest ONS job figures, which also show that employment levels in the sector have dropped…
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24 March
UK houses 34 million pets, PFMA finds
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has released its annual pet population report, which reveals there are currently 34 million pets in the UK. Across the country, there are 12 million cats, 12 million dogs, as well as 3.2 million small mammals such as guinea pigs and hamsters. This represents…
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24 March
Over a third of owners say dog is overweight, survey finds
Over a third of dog owners (36%) have admitted that their dog is either very or slightly overweight, according to a new study from premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct. According to the group, increased time at home has led to owners giving dogs extra treats, with 44% of…
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23 March
Skinner’s celebrates 50 years by expanding Field and Trial range
Dog food manufacturer Skinner’s is celebrating 50 years of business by expanding its ‘Field and Trial’ range to also include wet food and treats. The new wet food range can be used as a topper to its current dry food range or can be given to pets as a complete…
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23 March
96% of guinea pig owners do not have pet insurance
Some 96% of guinea pig owners do not have pet insurance, according to a recent survey by the RSPCA. The survey was conducted in partnership with Burgess Pet Care, and comes as the group commemorates Guinea Pig Awareness Week by emphasising “common misconceptions” regarding pet abandonment. Over the past year,…
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23 March
K9 Nation and Waggel reveal partnership deal
K9 Nation, an online community for dog owners and dog-friendly businesses, and Waggel, a new dog insurance provider, have announced a new partnership that will see them work together to support each other’s communities and “modernise” the dog industry. As well as providing educational information and content, the brands plan…
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22 March
A dive into doggy day cares
Bruce Casalis, founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has been in the industry for over 13 years, caring for the individual needs of every dog that visits one of his centres. He first started out by walking dogs in the park and after seeing the demand for a registered professional,…
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22 March
Dogstival to go ahead this June
Dogstival is set to go ahead this summer in line with government restrictions, with dates set for 5 June and 6 June in Burley Park in the New Forest. The weekend festival will feature a host of activities, including ‘Barkour’ a parkour adventure playground for dogs and canicross, cross country…
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22 March
Gov launches £56m high street fund
The government has announced a new £56m investment into UK high streets and seaside towns to ensure a “successful reopening” of the sector this summer. The ‘Welcome Back Fund’ aims to help councils improve the “look and feel” of local high streets, by investing in street planting, parks, green spaces…
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