Industry News
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May- 2020 -6 May
Interzoo organisers postpone event amid Covid-19 virus
Global pets market event Interzoo has been rescheduled to take place in June next, with Zoomark International moving to 2022 to accommodate the change due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Interzoo, which was set to take place on 19 May- 22 and Zoomark scheduled for 10 May-13 May 2021. Organisers announced…
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6 May
Business rates revaluation postponed until 2022
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 in line with the government’s latest efforts to “reduce uncertainty” for firms affected by the ongoing pandemic. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP confirmed that legislation has now been introduced to bring the next revaluation forward by…
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6 May
Broadreach Nature launches range of calming aids
Broadreach Nature has announced the launch of a new range of calming aids and sprays to help animals who may be stressed during the coronavirus outbreak. The manufacturer said that with the recent extension of lockdown, more pets could suffer from stress and anxiety as they have to adapt to…
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6 May
Blagdon launches online diagnostic tool amid Covid-19 crisis
Water garden product company Blagdon has launched its online diagnostic tool to help pond keepers social distancing and self-isolating at home. Blagdon’s tool is designed to help gardeners cut down on non-essential trips away from the home and allows them to diagnose common fish and pond problems from the safety…
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6 May
Oscar Pet Food looks to expand franchise network
Oscar Pet Foods has announced it is looking to expand its network of franchisees across the UK. The move has come as the demand for the safe home-delivery of pet food has increased during the pandemic. The group added that self-employment through its business would present a “fantastic opportunity to…
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6 May
Interpet launches free diagnostic tool to help aquarium owners at home
Interpet has officially launched a free diagnostic tool for aquarium owners abiding by movement restrictions during the current Covid-19 crisis so they can identify and solve aquarium or fish problems. The aquatics brand’s tool has been designed to help users diagnose common fish and fish tank problems with ease in…
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5 May
Furlough errors could cost small firms
SMEs are making errors on their applications for the Government’s furlough scheme, meaning they will have to repay thousands of pounds back to HMRC later, accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has said. The firm explained it has seen many small business applications for the furlough grant that includes the cost…
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5 May
Agria Pet Insurance listed as top UK workplace
Agria Pet Insurance has been named as one of the UK’s best workplaces by the Great Places to Work survey. It marks the first time the annual rankings by Great Places to Work has listed a pet insurer among the top companies in the UK, and is also the first…
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5 May
Inspired Pet Nutrition appoints James Lawson as MD
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced the promotion of James Lawson as managing director. Since joining in July 2018, Lawson has been a group director and also managing director of IPN’s subsidiary The Real Pet Food Company. Prior to joining IPN, he held the position of managing director at GA…
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5 May
Registration for Virtual Petindex goes live
Virtual Petindex has announced it is now open for registrations and stand bookings. The event, organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is due to take place between 14 June and 15 June. The virtual show is set to combine seminars and trade stands that visitors can visit using their…
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