Industry News

New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’.  Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…

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Project Blu secures deal with Metamorphosis

Eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured a multi-million-pound deal with San Diego-based Metamorphosis, a venture capital firm that aims to accelerate businesses in the pet industry.   The deal will see Metamorphosis take an equity stake in Project Blu, which was founded in 2019 by Geryn Evans.  The company…

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MPM Products reports sales boom in Japan

MPM Products has reported a 400% sales growth in Japan this year, following a “hunger for high-quality pet food” in the country.  The Manchester business sold £1m worth of products in the country this year, and predicts a 500% increase in sales over the next five years, with sales reaching…

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Hug enters market with hybrid pet food offering 

A new pet food company that offers pet owners a “unique option” when it comes to wholefood diets and natural feeding has entered the market. Hug offers “complete, genuinely healthy” meals for pets, and produces a range of recipes that are designed to support cats and dogs of all ages…

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RSPCA calls for ‘Christmas crackdown’ on puppy smuggling

The RSPCA has called for a “crackdown” on puppy imports as a new survey by the group found that more than one in ten people are planning to buy a dog this festive season. The organisation has stated it is concerned that a “record” number of dogs could be imported…

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Arjowiggins launches sustainable packaging for pet industry

Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has announced the launch of a sustainable alternative to plastics that can be used in pet food packaging. The packaging uses Sylvicta, a translucent, functional barrier paper that reportedly preserves the quality of food and cosmetics “just as well” as conventional plastics, while “ensuring limited impact on…

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Pets at Home sales boosted by rising pet ownership

Pets at Home has announced that group revenue grew by 5.1% to £574.4m in the half-year ended 8 October 2020, noting that the underlying pet care market remains “in good health” despite the pandemic. While the group saw pre-tax profit fall by 5.1% to £39.6m in the period, down from…

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PM outlines Covid Winter Plan

Boris Johnson has unveiled his ‘Covid Winter Plan’ in the House of Commons this afternoon, whilst outlining England’s return to a three tier system. He confirmed that national restrictions in England will end on 2 December and will “not be renewed”. This will mean that non-essential retail, gyms and the…

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Sustainable pet food start-up secures 300k in funding

Insect-based pet food start-up, Aardvark, has secured more than £300,000 in funding from investors on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The money will be used to support the brand’s launch early next year. The business aims to make pet ownership sustainable by developing a range of pet food for dogs and cats…

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Lily’s Kitchen partners with Dogs Trust

Lily’s Kitchen has announced a two-year partnership with Dogs Trust that is set to begin this autumn.  The partnership is in support of the charity’s ‘Change the Tale’ campaign, and will see the pet food manufacturer donate 15% of the net sale price from sales of its Christmas dog food…

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