Industry News
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Oct- 2020 -20 October
Second Virtual Petindex takes place
The second Virtual Petindex took place last week (11 October), providing the industry with a “much needed” opportunity for exhibitors to showcase new products and meet customers. The virtual show will continue until 26 October. The first two ‘live’ days of the event enabled visitors to speak with exhibitors and…
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19 October
Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23 October at 6pm until Monday 9 November. According to BBC News, first minister Mark Drakeford said the “time-limited firebreak” will be “a short, sharp, shock to turn back the clock,…
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19 October
Walker and Drake plans team expansion
Walker and Drake, a dog food business located in Barnsley, has announced plans to hire three new field sales executives. The business, which sells cold pressed dog food, launched originally in June 2020, but due to the Covid-19 lockdown Walker and Drake made most of its sales online via its…
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19 October
MPs set to debate pet theft petitions
MPs are preparing to debate the growing issue of pet theft later today (19 October), after the success of three national petitions. The debate will be led by Tom Hunt MP, member of the Petitions Committee, and MPs from all parties are set to take part. In September, a petition…
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19 October
Burns launches loyalty scheme to support high streets
Burns Pet Nutrition has issued a plea to members of the public to support local high streets in a bid to help small businesses survive the pandemic. The pet food company is now calling on pet owners to buy their pet food from local stores, and has now launched a…
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16 October
Sustainable ‘dog ball thrower’ launches in UK
Kompact9, a retractable ball thrower for dogs, has launched in the UK this month. The product which is made by family owned business D-style was created with a “telescopic design” that lessens the launcher to the “length of a school ruler”, and has a drawstring cover which makes it both…
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16 October
PetPanion urges owners to keep sanitisers away from pets
Petpanion is urging pet owners to not put hand sanitisers near their pets as Covid-19 restrictions return. The pet health and wellbeing app, which says the third most common behavioural issue exhibited by the dogs profiled on its service is that of eating non-food items, is warning owners to be…
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16 October
Pets Choice acquires Animate
Pets Choice has acquired the assets and goodwill of The Animate Company for an undisclosed sum. The West Yorkshire distributor and manufacturer of dog products will operate as usual prior to 1 November, then all of its operations will be carried out by Pets Choice. Paul Sivyour, managing director of…
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15 October
Covid and Brexit concerns see Petquip membership rise
Petquip has seen an increase in membership from companies which are concerned about uncertainty resulting from the UK’s transition from the EU and further Covid-19 restrictions. The trade association’s sister organisations, Gardenex and the Commercial Horticulture Association, have also seen a membership rise; all three being part of Federation of…
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15 October
Lily’s Kitchen launches new Halloween range
Lily’s Kitchen has launched a new Halloween edition flavour to its line of dog foods. The latest flavour “Halloween Beef Ghoooulash” is available on a limited edition basis this October. The brand’s latest wet dog food release is inspired by “autumnal comfort foods”, and its ingredients consist of 60% fresh…
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