Industry News

Jan- 2021 -

6 January

AQUA 2021 opens for registration

AQUA 2021, the market-leading showcase for the UK’s water gardening and aquatics trade, is set to return to the Telford International Centre on 13 and 14 October, 2021. The trade event is expected to attract major companies in the industry. Preparations for the event are now underway and registration for…

6 January

Pooch and Mutt secures multi-million pound investment deal

UK pet food brand Pooch and Mutt has secured a “multi-million pound” investment deal from VAFO group, to help “grow the brand and develop operations in the UK”. According to the brand, the deal sees VAFO taking a “minority share” in the company with the ability to take more over…

6 January

100% Recyclable Pet Food Pouches and Sachets

There is a revolution taking place in packaging and pet foods are not immune to the changes taking place across the industry. Indeed, it could be argued that pet lovers are just the kind of people who will have more concern than most about packaging and its effects on the…

5 January

Chancellor unveils £4.6bn in new lockdown grants

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the chancellor has announced. The news comes after the prime minister’s announcement that businesses will be closed until at least February half-term in order to help control the spread of Covid-19. This…

5 January

Paws Holdings raises £7m for ‘ambitious’ growth plans

Online dog and cat wellbeing business, Paws Holdings, has announced a multi-million-pound investment round backed by high net-worth individuals and family offices to finance its “ambitious” growth strategy. The group has raised more than £7m in a first round fundraise to achieve its aim to “become Europe’s number one dog…

4 January

PetQuip launches guidance following Brexit trade deal

Following the announcement of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which has been reached following discussions between the UK and the EU, PetQuip organisers have launched a guidance initiative to help UK companies “navigate their way” around new trading rules. The association, alongside Gardenex and the Commercial Horticultural Association…

4 January

Sniffers Pet Care invest £20k to improve its digital offering

Sniffers Pet Care has announced that it has invested £20,000 in its digital offering as part of a “pledge to support the independent pet trade”. The brand which distributes a wide range of products to around 700 pet care stores across the UK, including Pets At Home said that since…

Dec- 2020 -

24 December

Dogs Trust and St Mungo’s partner for Christmas charity initiative

Dogs Trust has announced it plans to bring “festive cheer” to homeless dogs and their owners through a partnership with St Mungo’s. This year, the Dogs Trust ‘Hope Project’ will be delivering over 1,500 hampers to those in need across the UK. Almost 200 dog owners across Greater London will…

23 December

Teenager opens exotic pet shop

18-year-old Ed Scott has opened his own exotic pet shop in Oakengates, according to local paper The Shropshire Star. The shop opened last week and is reportedly “proving popular” with local customers. The business is currently in the process of requiring a license from the Telford and Wrekin council, in…

23 December

Built and Spaces launches luxury dog kennel

Modular home-builder, Built and Spaces has launched a new dog kennel with an automatic door, heated floor and controlled lighting. The kennel which retails for £1,200 also includes a hinged copper roof for “easy access” and a “steel frame for extra durability”. It houses 900mm by 660mm of internal floor…