Industry News

Charlie The Vet secures listing with Pedigree Wholesale

PIF member Charlie The Vet has secured a new wholesale listing with Pedigree Wholesale, increasing access to its first aid products through independent pet retailers across the country, in support of this National Pet First Aid Awareness Month From at-home care to on-the-go essentials, the Charlie The Vet product range…

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Purina Pro Plan and ATP Tour sign multi-year partnership

Purina Pro Plan, part of Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe has announced a multi-year partnership with ATP, a global governing body of men’s professional tennis. Purina Pro Plan offers a range of pet food products for dogs and cats, developed by a dedicated team of Purina nutritionists and vets. The partnership…

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Pet industry exporters eligible for boosted SME lending scheme

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is being extended to provide an additional £500m in lending capacity to smaller businesses across the UK, including those operating in the pet industry. This expansion comes at a time when many businesses are navigating the financial impact of changes in global tariff rates. For pet…

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Zoomark and PSC to launch pilot GreenMark designation for exhibitors

Zoomark has partnered with The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), a global pet industry non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable business, to launch a pilot GreenMark Designation for exhibitors at the 2025 Zoomark trade show. The new designation has been created to identify exhibitors that have achieved 3rd party verification for their…

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DotDotPet secures new listing with Pet Place stores across North Wales

Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member DotDotPet has secured a new retail listing with Pet Place. DotDotPet’s range of pet products will now be available across North Wales through Pet Place’s five regional stores. The news follows the launch of DotDotPet’s new Mini Eco Dog Towels. Each box contains 10 compact…

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Vet charity calls for cat and dog owners views on vet care

Veterinary charity RCVS Knowledge is looking for cat and dog owners to share their views on how veterinary care can be adapted to the individual circumstances of each pet and their owner. The charity stated that the answers will help improve understanding of what matters most to dog and cat…

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Mars appoints new global People and Organisation VP

Mars has named Helio Fujita as Global People and Organisation VP for its pet health, services, and nutrition business. Fujita, who will join the business in July, will lead the people and organisation function for the $30bn+ (£23.22bn) petcare business, reporting to Loïc Moutault, president of Mars Petcare. Fujita has…

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Johnson’s unites with PIF and Bira on National Pet Shop Day

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has announced that it is partnering with the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and British Independent Retail Association (Bira) for National Pet Shop Day. The event will return on 12 July 2025 following a successful first running in 2024. More than 200 pet shops participated in the inaugural…

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Responsible breeders priced out, says Puppies.co.uk

Puppies.co.uk has said that responsible breeders are being priced out of the market with some breeders reporting that local council licensing fees have risen by up to 25%. A survey from the company has found that breeding costs now range from £3,000 to over £12,000 per litter. Some of the…

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The Nutriment Company acquires Bulmer Pet Foods

The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced the acquisition of UK raw pet food brand Bulmer Pet Foods, following a strong Q1. This marks the group’s fifth acquisition in 2025. With Bulmer Pet Foods, TNC is bringing a team with over two decades of expertise, having built a reputation for offering…

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