Industry News
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Aug- 2020 -25 August
Scottish practice joins VetPartners
Tay Valley Vets and Equine Centre, one of Scotland’s oldest veterinary practices, has joined the veterinary group VetPartners. The practice has treated small animals and horses since 1896, and will now join 14 other Scottish veterinary practices to be part of VetPartners. Practice owners Harvey Carruthers and Jamie Gartside will…
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24 August
Record economic growth anticipated for Q3
The UK is reportedly on track for a record economic resurgence during the third quarter of the year, following sharp declines in GDP at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Q2. According to the Financial Times (FT), City of London economists have predicted a 14.3% rise in GDP for…
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24 August
Inspired Pet Nutrition secures plant investment
Inspired Pet Nutrition has secured a £500K investment towards its new broth and stock plant in North Wales, which is set to begin production at the end of this month. The nutrition group hopes its new venture will enable the brand to tailor the fat and nutrient content of its…
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24 August
K9 Clean up initiative launched
Dog owners have been invited to take part in a new K9 Clean Up initiative in a bid to tackle litter and raise money for the Dogs Trust. The initiative was launched by Becky Baker earlier this month, and comes as dog charities have struggled during the pandemic. Since the…
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21 August
Road closures are ‘accelerating the decline of the high street’, says Bira
Local authorities across the UK are “accelerating the decline of the high street” with “unnecessary” road closures, according to Bira. The group said it has been “inundated” with calls from concerned businesses that post-lockdown accessibility issues are “significantly impacting trade”. Bira said it is now working hard to help address…
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21 August
Hexafly launches range for UK
Hexafly has announced it is launching its Grubs range in the UK, having successfully traded its line of exotic pet food in Ireland. It comes as the group has developed “ground-breaking” technology that enables it to breed black soldier flies to produce natural, sustainable products. The resulting grubs are high…
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21 August
Mui Pet Company enters market with leash offering
Mui Pet Company has entered the pet product market with the launch of a “one-of-a-kind” magnetic leash. The durable and secure product has undergone “multiple rounds” of product testing and some iterations, according to the company. Its final leash product now provides “optimal functionality and sleek design”, its developers said. …
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20 August
One in four ‘impulse bought’ puppies during lockdown
New research from the Kennel Club reveals that a quarter of new owners admitted to impulse buying a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic without prior research. More than two in five bought a puppy to be their companion during lockdown, yet nearly one in four admit they could have inadvertently…
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20 August
Bella & Duke reports ‘record’ subscription growth
Bella and Duke has been recognised as one of the fastest growing dog food brands in the UK, reporting a 163% month-on-month increase in subscriptions during the pandemic. In addition, the Perthshire-based firm raised £3.5m at the start of 2020, and despite the pandemic, has seen “impressive growth” so far…
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20 August
Dog walker starts online pet business
A dog walker from Stoke-on-Trent has launched her own online pet business after her previous business was temporarily shut down following lockdown. Lydia Ruth, who previously started Happy Waggers and Sleepy Whiskers last year, told Stoke Sentinel she has now opened her new pet product business entitled Eco Pet Parcel. …
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