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Mars to introduce recycled packaging on pet goods

Mars manufacturing group has announced plans to introduce recyclable packaging and a 25% decrease in the use of virgin plastic by the year 2025. A move which is part of the group’s “sustainable plastic packaging plans.” The company, which produces pet food brands such as Pedigree and Royal Canin, said…

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Purina launches pet food with plant and insect proteins

Nestlé Purina has announced the launch of pet food that builds on alternative proteins to “make better use of the planet’s resources”, through a new line that includes insects as well as plant protein from fava beans and millet. Veterinarians and nutritionists at Purina have put together two recipes for…

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PIF members confused with CFSG advice for animal businesses

Pet Industry Federation members (PIF) are confused with the “conflicting information” provided by the Canine and Feline Sector group (CFSG), regarding advice for animal related businesses during Covid-19.  In a report issued by the CFSG, pet groomers may only remain open to treat an animal for “welfare reasons”, however members…

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Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures for business support as the UK enters a four-week lockdown. Payments are set to remain at 80% of employee’s wages. It comes as the chancellor said that it was “right…

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Nestlé Purina PetCare names CEO

Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced that Joseph R. Sivewright will transition from his position as CEO of Nestlé Purina PetCare for the Americas, and be appointed chairman of the group, effective 1 January 2021.   Succeeding Sivewright will be Nina Leigh Krueger, who will become the CEO and president of Nestlé…

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Dog’s trust partners with homeless charity to fund new role

Dogs Trust has partnered with homeless charity Simon Community Scotland to appoint Cat Birt in the new role of  pets and housing development and engagement officer, in a bid to help homeless people find dog friendly accommodation options.  Birt, will be working with accommodation providers to highlight the benefits of…

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Wagg enhances food range offering

Dog food manufacturer Wagg announced it has undergone “the most comprehensive refresh” since its launch in 1986. According to the manufacturer, its new and improved range has been “significantly enhanced”, with meat ingredients now forming the largest content at 28%.    Following the move, the brand now claims to have 80%…

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Webbox creates ‘dog friendly’ playlist for Bonfire Night

Pet food brand, Webbox has created a playlist on Spotify to comfort dogs who may be distressed by loud noises on Bonfire Night, 5 November.   Research conducted by the company has shown that playing music can act as a remedy for dogs, helping to “mask the noise and create a…

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Half-term sees footfall rise 6.2%

Footfall rose by 6.2% during half-term in the UK, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. This is despite a 53.7% footfall decrease in Wales, following the country’s two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown. Retail park, high street and shopping centre rose by 3.5%, 5.2% and 11% over the period, respectively.…

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Penny and Pepe launches new fresh living products

Penny and Pepe has launched a full range of ready grown, fresh living products targeted at cats, rabbits and guinea pigs who spend the majority of their time indoors.  The range includes pet grass, made from a mixture of wheat, oats and barley and living cat nip, which includes the…

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