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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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Just for Pets to open new East Bridgford store

Specialist pet retailer, Just for Pets, has announced plans to open a 4,500 sq ft store in East Bridgford near Nottingham, as part of the company’s expansion strategy which was revealed in July.  Just for Pets was acquired with 16 locations in October 2017 by Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, a family-owned…

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The Innocent Pet expands team

Luxury pet treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet has expanded its team with the appointment of sales executive Ben Ragg. In his new role, Ragg will oversee the sales and account management for stockists of the Innocent brand. Managing Director Chloe Heaton said: “As demand for our products continues to grow,…

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Earth Animal’s ‘festive chew’ wins two awards

Pet food company Earth Animal has won two awards for the creation of its limited-edition festive dog chew entitled ‘The Feast’.  The product, which is made up of six ingredients, including brown rice flour, organic eggs, olive oil, pineapple stem, banana and vegetable gelatine, initially won the ‘New Product Award’…

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Crufts 2021 postponed until July

Crufts 2021 will now take place between 15 July and 18 July 2021 at the NEC Birmingham, after it was initially set to take place next March of next year. The event, which will celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2021, was due to take place between 11 and 14 March…

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