Industry News
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Jan- 2020 -10 January
Goodsons Bros Pet Superstore closes after 51 years
Norwich-based family-run pet store, Goodson Bros Pet Superstore has closed its doors after 51 years. Roger and Michael Goodson, who ran the business, closed the superstore in Magdalen Road before Christmas and have put the building up for sale according to the Eastern Daily Press. The shop was opened in…
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10 January
SPCA warns of dangers of social media
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has warned the public on the dangers of social media, after a recent case was “made much more difficult” by misinformation spread this way. After a dog was photographed by a member of the public with a visible abscess,…
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10 January
Dogs Trust to hold Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event
Dogs Trust has invited dogs and owners to attend a special Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event in Greyfriars Kirkyard on 14 January. The event aims to “showcase the bond between owner and dog through special activities such as training, playing, grooming and exercising”. It will be the second year in a…
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9 January
Supa releases new range of wild bird care products
Pet product retailer Supa has launched its new range of wild bird care products. The new range will include a robin and small bird feeder, a wild bird water drinker, and a wild bird seed hopper and a metal squirrel feeder. The robin and small wild bird feeder is a…
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9 January
All About Pet Health announces plans for expansion
All About Pet Health in Kent has announced plans for expansion to become the “largest private label manufacturer for health supplements and pet aids in Europe.” The manufacturer, which currently distributes Overby Farm supplements and pet aids, is set to offer clients their its own white label range targeting pet…
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9 January
Broadreach Nature launches environmental initiative
Broadreach Nature has announced the launch of its first ever environmental initiative. The pet healthcare group plans to dedicate 20 acres of Broadreach Nature land to the planting of additional native trees and woodland, having already planted 400 native species of British woodland trees. In order to fund the initiative,…
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9 January
AWF appoints four trustees to board
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has announced the appointment of four “leading” veterinary surgeons and animal welfare scientists to its board of trustees. Romain Pizzi and Justine Shotton, both wildlife and zoo animal specialists, will join equine vet Deidre Carson and biologist Charlotte Burn on the AWF board. They join…
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8 January
Inspired Pet Nutrition reports ‘record sales’
Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Inspired Pet Nutrition, has reported “record sales” reaching three “key milestones”. The firm, which has manufacturing facilities in Thirsk and North Wales, achieved record sales for the month of November at £11m, including the highest ever weekly sales of £2.4m. Further, on a 12-month rolling basis,…
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8 January
Assistance dog campaign backed by dog training centre
Gloucestershire dog training and rehoming centre CK9 School is supporting an assistance dog campaign run by ex-army medic, Richard Mearns. Mearns has launched the #NotJustADog campaign that aims to increase awareness of working assistance dogs and provide more support for soldiers with PTSD. After being deployed to Iraq in 2003,…
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8 January
PFMA launches two new trade events in London
Pet Food Manufacturing Association (PFMA) has launched two new trade events in London, which are open to member and non-member companies. Across 30-31 January, PFMA is hosting two events focusing on international trade and helping the pet food industry to maximise export opportunities. Day one of the event, ‘Way2Trade Chinese…
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