Industry News
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Mar- 2021 -11 March
Walker & Drake appoints business development manager
Cold pressed food manufacturer, Walker and Drake, has expanded its sales and marketing team by appointing Andrew Clark as its new business development manager. In his new role, Clark will focus on sales and distribution in the southern UK, Wales and the west. He will also provide sales training for…
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10 March
Assisi Pet Care acquires Town and Country Petfoods Ltd
Assisi Pet Care Ltd has acquired Town and Country Petfoods Ltd, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1974 by the Parkinson family, Town and Country is based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, where it has a 26 person team. It markets an extensive range of dog and cat foods and treats,…
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10 March
Nation has ‘good supply’ of pet food, says PFMA
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has issued a statement reassuring the UK that the country has a “good supply” of pet food. The trade association’s intervention comes after reports from retailers of pet food pouches shortages. According to the PFMA, the temporary shortage is due to a rise in…
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10 March
Exotic fish welfare report shows lack of research, warns OATA
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has called comments made by the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation in a fish welfare report “unjustified” and showing a “lack of proper research into the way live ornamental fish are transported”. Discussing the welfare of ornamental fish in transport, the recent report states: “For…
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9 March
Scruffs launches new pet bedding collection
Scruffs, a Manchester-based pet bedding and accessory specialist has revealed its new Kensington and Knightsbridge Collection. The beds from the collection have been designed to provide support to pets, as well as compliment all home decors with a “slick” colour palette. The Kensington collection features a “stylish brushed effect eco-suede”…
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9 March
IVC Evidensia acquires PawSquad
IVC Evidensia has announced its acquisition of PawSquad, the telemedicine provider for vets. The European veterinary group purchased the company, which operates in 12 countries, for an undisclosed sum. PawSquad clients include many customers in the pet care industry, including Direct Line Insurance, and charities, such as the People’s Dispensary…
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9 March
Training providers sought for grooming services
An influx in people looking to become dog groomers has led to national shortage in training providers, according to the iPET Network. The group, which provides tailored qualifications for animal services, including dog grooming, says it is now looking to take on more training providers in the coming months to…
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8 March
Footfall drops to 73.5% in February
The UK witnessed the second-largest drop in retail footfall since May 2020 last month, with figures falling 73.5%. According to the BRC, the drop represented only a 3.4% percentage point improvement from January. The figures come from the latest ShopperTrak analysis, which has recently joined retail solutions company, Sensormatic Solutions.…
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8 March
Exotic animals kept as pets on the rise, warns charity
Nearly 4,000 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in the UK as pets according to a new survey conducted by Born Free. The charity recently reviewed the number of Dangerous Wild Animal (DWA) Act licences granted by local authorities across the UK and received responses from 364 of the…
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8 March
Four Paws Groom School expands business
Four Paws Groom School has announced a new site is set to be launched afterShropshire Council’s planning committee approved plans for a new site. The latest grooming academy will be housed on the site of the former HSBC Bank in Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. Four Paws Groom School, which offers…
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