Industry News

Jul- 2020 -

14 July

TV vet Joe Inglis launches VetChef

TV Vet Joe Inglis has launched his own homemade dog food platform, VetChef. VetChef is to help owners feed their pets a diet of all-fresh, natural produce through a “bespoke recipe” plan tailored to each individual animal’s needs. Inglis said he believes home-prepared foods are “best for your pets”, after…

14 July

Face coverings to be compulsory in shops from 24 July

Wearing a face covering in retail shops and supermarkets will be made compulsory from the 24 July, it is set to be officially announced later today (14 July). It is thought that those who are found to be flouting the new rules may be faced with a fine of up…

13 July

Businesses must remain Covid-secure, warns HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses that they must ensure they are Covid-secure as lockdown measures ease across the UK. According to the authority, inspectors will be “out and about”, spot-checking employers that they are complying with health and safety law. HSE defines “Covid-secure” as being “adaptable…

13 July

Broadreach Nature receives ethical award

Broadreach Nature announced it has been awarded the Ethical Accreditation by The Ethical Company Organisation for 2020-2021. It comes as the brand, which provides ethically sourced and natural pet supplies, has introduced a number of environmental initiatives in the past year, including a programme to replant trees, the ethical sourcing…

13 July

Puppy smuggling trade continues during lockdown, says Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust is warning the public about the perils of buying dogs via online adverts after rescuing dozens of smuggled pups since the start of lockdown worth tens of thousands of pounds that were destined to be sold on to unsuspecting UK buyers during the peak of the lockdown puppy-buying…

13 July

Footfall suffers despite June reopening

Footfall in June saw a “significant improvement” against the 73.3% decline reported in May, but was still less than half the level of last year, with an annual decline of 56.6%. According to the latest figures from Springboard, footfall fell by 65.1% in high streets and 62.3% in shopping centres,…

13 July

Vets Now ECC congress to be held virtually

Vets Now has announced its emergency and critical care congress for the veterinary profession is going virtual this year due to uncertainty around coronavirus. Vets Now, which hosts the event, has announced the congress will move online resulting in more places for delegates and exhibitors as well as an expanded…

10 July

PFMA launches nutrition guide for kittens

In celebration of National Kitten Day (10 July), the PFMA has released a new factsheet featuring the guidance needed to ensure that kittens are given a healthy, balanced diet. According to the association, getting a cat’s diet right from kittenhood” helps way beyond the first few years of life”. The…

10 July

Footfall decline eases amid ‘sluggish’ recovery

Footfall across the UK rose by 19% in June against the month prior, but was still down by 62.6% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the BRC. In the first two weeks of the month, footfall decline averaged 77.1%, but this improved to 53.3% in the remaining three weeks…

10 July

PIF urges government for clarity on VAT reductions

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has called on the government to include commercial kennels and catteries in the tourism businesses who will be able to pay lower rates of VAT from next week. The federation said businesses in the pet boarding sector (kennels and catteries) have experienced a huge drop…