Industry News
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Mar- 2025 -19 March
Mars appoints two regional presidents
Mars has announced the appointments of Deri Watkins and Paolo Rigamonti as new regional presidents for its Pet Nutrition division. Following five-and-a-half years leading Pet Nutrition Europe, Watkins has been appointed regional president, Pet Nutrition Developed Asia Pacific (APAC). Previously general manager of Pet Nutrition UK, Ireland and Nordics, Rigamonti,…
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18 March
Kormotech appoints new head of Western European sales
Ukrainian pet food company Kormotech has appointed Ulyana Fitsa to lead its brands sales in Western Europe while maintaining her position as global chief supply chain officer. The Western European sales direction was previously led by Nazar Shchyrba, who will now focus on Kormotech’s sales in Latin America, the Baltics,…
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18 March
RCVS appoints new junior vice president
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the appointment of Tim Hutchinson MRCVS as its new junior vice president. Hutchinson is a small animal veterinary surgeon based in South Oxfordshire. He is also a managing partner of Larkmead Vets and also a director at the independent veterinary community…
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17 March
Fold Hill Foods acquires Brambles Pet and Wildlife
Fold Hill Foods Ltd, a UK-based pet food manufacturer, has acquired Brambles Pet and Wildlife Ltd from founders David and Gail Tracey for an undisclosed sum. The transaction was completed on 14 March 2025, marking a significant milestone in Fold Hill’s growth strategy. Brambles, known for its wildlife products, will…
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14 March
Non-stop Dogwear launches the Fjord overall raincoat
Non-stop Dogwear has announced the launch of the Fjord overall raincoat, a full-body waterproof and windproof raincoat designed with its Freemotion Tech. With four-way stretch fabric and strategically placed panels, the raincoat aims to move naturally with the dog, allowing the full range of motion. The coat is built for…
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14 March
PIF to host Business of Pets Conference 2025
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is set to host its Business of Pets Conference 2025 on 5-6 June at the Cranfield Business Management Centre, near Milton Keynes. Sponsored by Worldpay and designed for pet businesses, the conference is aimed at providing insights, expert-led discussions and networking opportunities for both manufacturers…
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13 March
Nutravet launches Nutramega omega-3 oil
Nutravet has announced the launch of Nutramega, a new high strength omega-3 fatty acid fish oil with EPA and DHA for dogs and cats. According to Nutravet, Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, are “critical” for the overall health of animals. One pump of the omega-3 oil delivers 180mg…
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13 March
Pets at Home puts 2,500 jobs under consultation to ‘simplify business’
Pets at Home has confirmed that it has put 2,500 jobs under consultation as it looks to streamline its store management. The company revealed that it is considering moving from three staff levels to two, pets colleagues and a new pets customer expert role. Alongside this, the company is also…
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12 March
Five dogs per day stolen last year, Direct Line finds
An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK in 2024, the equivalent of five every day, according to a new analysis of police force data by Direct Line Pet Insurance. Despite the high number of dog thefts, this figure represents a 21 per cent decrease compared to 2023, which…
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12 March
Edgewood Veterinary Group joins Linnaeus
Edgewood Veterinary Group has become part of Linnaeus, a veterinary group in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Edgewood stated that the care and services it provides for pets at our surgeries in Purleigh, Maldon and Althorne will not change. Linnaeus has a network of experienced vets and nurses across…
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