Industry News
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Jun- 2020 -24 June
Kennel Club welcomes The Animals and Wildlife Bill in Scottish Parliament
The Kennel Club, has welcomed the news that The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill has become law upon receiving Royal Assent after it received cross party support in the Scottish Parliament. As well as raising the maximum sentence for animal cruelty in Scotland to up to…
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24 June
PetQuip launches social media guidance
Pet product suppliers are being offered the chance to grow their social media presence through PetQuip’s new partnership with Elda Digital Creatives. The multi-disciplinary digital firm is now providing members with a 50% discount on their social media management, digital marketing and web design services. The firm will create an…
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24 June
Usdaw urges retailers to maintain existing two-metre social distancing in stores
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw is urging retailers to maintain social distancing in shops at two metres, as agreed in joint safety guidance, after Boris Johnson announced a “one metre plus” rule for situations where two metre distancing cannot be observed. In a speech in parliament yesterday (23 June), the PM…
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24 June
Coronavirus diaries: Inspired Pet Nutrition
There is no doubt that we have been through unprecedented times in the last few months. Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) attended Crufts in early March with a skeleton crew and it was agreed that those who attended would isolate from the office for a week afterwards. In the following two…
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23 June
PM confirms relaxation of two-metre social distancing rule
Boris Johnson has announced a reduction in the two-metre social distancing rule. In a speech in parliament this afternoon, the PM said that while maintaining at least a two-metre distance is still “recommended where possible”, the official guidance will be updated to recommend “one-metre-plus” where necessary, if “mitigations” such as…
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23 June
Brutus Broth announces board appointment
Pet nutrition group Brutus Broth has announced the appointment of Elliott Haverlack to its board of directors. He previously had a 12-year career with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition (APN), where he “transformed” the two brand, family-run business with a one manufacturing site into a company with three divisions, five operating sites…
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23 June
FEDIAF holds first virtual AGM due to pandemic
The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held its first virtual AGM with 135 attendees from industry, authorities, academia and partners from the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations. With its theme, “Supporting Pets in Society, Today and Tomorrow”, the event included presentations by regulatory, packaging and behaviour experts. Thomas Meyer,…
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23 June
Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday trading hours having listened to the arguments. The news comes as Usdaw titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers and calls…
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23 June
Virtual Petindex labeled a ‘success’
Virtual Petindex has revealed that “hundreds” of visitors joined its first virtual trade show, held over 14 June and 15 June. The online event, organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), was sponsored by eBay UK Ltd, and has been called the “first of its kind” for the pet industry…
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22 June
Cheshire Police warn of rise in pet scams during coronavirus pandemic
Police in Cheshire have warned the public of a rise in pet buying scams during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the start of lockdown, West Midlands Police warned the public against buying pets online without visiting them first, as they fear criminals are taking advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Online…
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