Industry News
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Jun- 2020 -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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22 June
Chancellor mulls VAT cut and could follow up with autumn tax rises
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering cutting VAT in order to help stimulate the economy but could follow the move up with a set of Autumn tax rises. According to the Financial Times, Sunak is planning deferred tax rises and cuts to public spending in his autumn Budget as a follow up to further stimulus…
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22 June
PetQuip preps for second e-commerce webinar
PetQuip has announced it is in the process of organising a second e-commerce webinar to be held on 1 July at 10.00am. The event has been organised alongside Gardenex, and in conjunction with the Department for International Trade as well as Salesupply and Infinity Blue. The title of the webinar…
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