Industry News
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Feb- 2021 -26 February
United Petfood acquires Cambrian Pet Foods
International pet food producer, United Petfood has announced the acquisition of the British manufacturer Cambrian Pet Foods for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reportedly strengthens the position of United Petfood as a “full-service” private label pet food producer. The group stated that the acquisition of Cambrian Pet Foods will allow…
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26 February
Pets at Home raises guidance amid strong Q4 trading
Pets at Home has once again raised its profit forecast as the group continues to see strong trading and rising demand in the pet sector. In light of its trading year-to-date, it now anticipates full-year underlying pre-tax profit, including the previously announced repayment of business rates relief of £28.9m, to…
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25 February
PIF announces Virtual Petindex panel speakers
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its list of high-profile speakers who will be in attendance at Virtual Petindex on 16 March, 2021 at 3pm. PIF’s Virtual Index is the UK’s first ever virtual pet trade show. The trade association’s live discussion webinar is titled ‘Exploring the Differences in…
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25 February
Denzel’s launches new training bites
Pet food brand Denzel’s has launched new ‘soft ‘n’ squishy’ training bites for puppies after Google searches for “buying a new puppy” increased 166% since lockdown was announced last March. Suitable for puppies aged from eight weeks to 12 months old, the new recipe is made with “peanut butter, sweet potato…
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25 February
Catipilla fundraising exceeds target by 196%
Luxury cat furniture business, Catipilla, has raised £196,702 from 295 CrowdCube investors through its latest fundraising effort, 196% of the original crowdfunding target. The “vote of confidence” from investors will support new product development and further accelerate sales, according to the group, which is known for producing high-quality climbers, high…
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25 February
CTSI warns of unofficial pet microchipping registration website
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning regarding a website advertised on Google that offers pet microchip registration but does not meet UK Government standard The service, called UK Pet Chip Registry, claims that for a charge of £15, it will add the pet’s microchip details to…
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24 February
Natural Cornish Pet launches peanut butter for dogs
Natural Cornish Pet Shop has announced the creation of its own peanut butter for dogs. Filled with all-natural and wholesome ingredients, the product is 100% safe for dogs and made from Egyptian peanuts. According to the group, the Natural Cornish Pet peanut butter is a “superb source” of healthy protein…
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24 February
Nature’s Harvest unveils first brand re-design in a decade
Pet food brand Nature’s Harvest has unveiled a new design for its packing for the first time in 10 years. The packaging which aims to “celebrate the relationship between dog owners and their pets” is based on dog portraits of some of the most loved dog breeds in the United…
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24 February
Scotland to reopen non-essential retail from 26 April
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that non-essential retailers in Scotland will be able to reopen from 26 April. Sturgeon outlined the country’s exit out of lockdown restrictions yesterday (23 February), giving businesses a timeframe of when they can expect to reopen. Scotland’s stay-at-home order is likely to remain in…
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24 February
PFMA raises alarm bells over EU export challenges
Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has raised alarm bells over the “severe” challenges faced by pet food businesses exporting to the EU. The association found that in a survey of PFMA memberships, it exposed a “myriad” of problems as well as highlighting that only one-third of businesses that had “attempted…
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