Industry News
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Jan- 2020 -2 January
Battersea CEO awarded CBE in 2020 New Year’s Honours List
Chief executive officer of Battersea, Claire Horton, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of her services to animal welfare in the 2020 New Year Honours List. She joined Battersea as Chief Executive in March 2010, bringing with her a wealth of operational and strategic leadership experience from the commercial…
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2 January
Government considers compulsory microchipping for cats
The government has urged pet owners to microchip all cats and dogs in a newly launched appeal. In a new statement, the government said that microchipping was a “vital part of being a responsible pet owner”. Some 92% of dogs are now microchipped following compulsory measures introduced in 2016. Since…
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Dec- 2019 -19 December
Barking Heads donates over 2,000 meals to NAWT
Pet Food UK, the parent company of Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands, has donated over 2,000 meals to animal rehoming charity the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT). Rejecting the office tradition of Secret Santa, the team at Barking Heads clubbed together to create gift bags filled with toys…
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19 December
IPN injects £250k investment into factory
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced it will invest £250k into its Kimnel Park site in Bodelwyddan, North Wales. The site is home to IPN’s subsidiary, The Real Petfood Company. The investment will go towards funding for new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.…
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18 December
Broadreach Nature launches new trade site
Pet supplement company, Broadreach Nature has newly launched an online trade site, following the “success” of its newly launched retail site. The new site will be stocked with an original range and new range pet supplements, food and grooming hygiene products, as well as advice and product highlights. Trade partners…
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18 December
Best dog-friendly UK hotels revealed
PetsPyjamas has revealed the top hotels in the UK for dog owners. The dog travel company holds its annual Travel Awards to recognise which hotel destinations are best suited for those travelling with a pet. The awards were judged on various criteria, including if there were three or more dog-friendly…
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17 December
Dogs Trust Ireland suspends rehoming over the festive period
Dogs Trust has announced it is suspending the re-homing of dogs from its re-homing centre over the festive period to prevent people “rushing out to get a dog for Christmas.” The charity has revealed Christmas is not a good time to take on a new dog, especially a puppy, as…
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16 December
The Pet Industry Federation launches new insurance solution for members
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched a new insurance solution for its members to help ensure that they have the right cover in place to protect their businesses. Pet Business Insurance has been developed exclusively for PIF members and covers the “core risks” faced by pet businesses. Features covered…
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13 December
The election is over – time for the Tories to deliver for small businesses
It now looks as though political stasis and all the damage that does to business will be lifted in 2020. Boris Johnson’s victory in the election is the Tories’ strongest since the Thatcher era, and gives him great scope to implement bold policies. At this juncture it’s worth taking a look…
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13 December
Veterinary Group launches Pawsome Pets Christmas Appeal
Willows Veterinary Group has announced the launch of its annual Pawsome Pets Christmas Appeal campaign. Held every year over the festive period, the campaign aims to help abandoned and unwanted animals over the festive period. The veterinary group, which has a network of 24 small animal practices, is urging owners…
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