Industry News
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
Denzel’s partners with Sainsbury’s for new eco-friendly range
Denzel’s has partnered with supermarket chain Sainsbury’s to offer low-calorie training bites in 100% plastic-free, biodegradable pouches. The pet food manufacturer has promised that the pouches decompose in under 30 weeks in landfill, compared to over 300 years for single-use plastics. The business has also created a new method of…
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28 January
Online ‘dog treat’ searches reach record high
Online searches for “dog treats” has reached an all-time high in the UK, according to newly released Google search data. The search data analysis, commissioned by a dog-friendly holiday park in Devon, has revealed that searches for dog treats rose 82% year-on-year in December. The data also showed that Plymouth…
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27 January
IVC Evidensia preps for float amid petcare ‘boom’
IVC Evidensia is reportedly preparing to unveil a London float, as the growing petcare market has continued to bolster the business and attract “booming” investor demand, according to Sky News. The London float is expected to launch in March, and will reportedly value the group at up to £10bn. It…
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27 January
Nadia Rabin launches the Waggy Caddy
Nadia Raibin, founder of Mass Movements an entertainment production company, has entered the pet retail industry -launching ‘Waggy Caddy’ a kit for active dogs who “like to be out and about”. The bag is designed to carry “everything you need for your dog” and includes a water bottle, wipes, blanket,…
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27 January
The Innocent Pet to reduce trade orders
The Innocent Pet has announced it will be reducing its trade orders in order to better support its retail customers across the UK throughout the latest lockdown. The company which was founded in 2013, is a family run business, based in Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire run by Chloe Heaton, and…
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26 January
Footfall rises for the first time since Christmas
Footfall rose by 9% across all UK retail destinations last week for the first time since the Christmas trading period. According to figures published by Springboard, the week ending on 25 January saw footfall rise by 10.9% in high streets, 9.2% in shopping centres and 4.5% in retail parks. It…
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26 January
Social media pet obesity trend leads to health warnings
Videos of overweight dogs which have been viewed over 90 million times on TikTok have led to industry experts issuing health warnings about celebrating obese pets. According to new research by fresh pet food platform VetChef, on Facebook, Instagram and Reddit alone, there are one million members or followers of…
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26 January
Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare
The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into how new Brexit regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and the industry interests. The organisation has raised concerns about the last minute backtrack on pet travel rules between…
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26 January
IVC Evidensia launches new joint care supplement
As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation in patient care, Europe’s leading veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has launched a new, fast acting anti-inflammatory healthcare supplement, specifically designed to tackle one of the UK’s most common cat and dog ailments. Joints and Mobility with Omega-3s is the latest supplement…
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25 January
Barking Heads launches plant-based range
Barking Heads has introduced a new plant based food range for dogs, after the company recognised a demand for more “nutritionally balanced” vegetable based food options. The product entitled ‘Plant-Powered Pooches’ includes vegetables, fruits, herbs and botanical ingredients, and retails for £6.50. Dr Scott Miller, TV Vet and Barking Heads…
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