Industry News
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Aug- 2019 -15 August
Wilsons Pet Food nominated for PetQuip Award
Pet food manufacturer Wilsons Pet Food has been nominated in the Pet Product of the Year category for dogs (food, treats and health) in this year’s PetQuip Awards. The PetQuip Awards are now in its seventh year, with overseas companies in contention for the awards for the first time. Two…
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14 August
Independent Vetcare signs up to Disability Confident Scheme
Veterinary group Independent Vetcare (IVC) has signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme, joining over 12,000 organisations who have already pledged their support. Organisations that are part of the government initiative play a leading role in changing attitudes towards disabled workers. The schemes aims are to challenge attitudes towards disability,…
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14 August
Mutneys Professional Pet Care to launch new website
Professional grooming supplies manufacturer, Mutneys Professional Pet Care is launching a new easy to navigate website as part of its drive to highlight new products and act on customer feedback. The new site it set to launch on 19 August, and will use advanced search features and filters, which is…
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13 August
Prins Petfoods to launch health coach training course
Pet food manufacturer Prins Petfoods it set to launch a health coach training project in September, to train coaches to help with all “daily affairs related” to pets. The programme will aim to give individual guidance and practical advice on issues such as education, behaviour, nutrition, health, animal welfare and…
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13 August
Bestpets announces deal with Lily’s Kitchen
Pet care company Bestpets has announced deal to stock products from pet food manufacturer Lily’s Kitchen. Bestpets will stock a range of products including wet and dry dog and cat food and dog treats. Peter Brame, Director of Trading – pet said “We’re excited to have Lily’s Kitchen on board.…
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12 August
Committee reprimands Midlands vet for alcohol-related incidents
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has issued a reprimand and warning about future conduct to a Midlands vet for “serious professional misconduct” in relation to drink driving convictions and being under the influence of alcohol whilst on duty as a veterinary surgeon. The hearing for Dr…
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12 August
Pedigree Wholesale agrees distribution deal with Earth Animal
Pet food manufacturer Earth Animal has signed an exclusive UK distribution deal with pet wholesalers Pedigree Wholesale. The deal starts with its No-Hide range, a hand-rolled rawhide alternative range, available in four different sizes for all dog breeds in three flavours, beef and chicken and salmon, with more flavours including…
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9 August
Kennelgate Shrewsbury relaunches as Pets & Friends
The pet store Kennelgate in Shrewsbury has announced it is relaunching as Pets and Friends. The store has recently completed its rebrand, offering a unique customer experience for pet owners to be able to truly care for their furry family members. New store highlights include a brand new grooming salon,…
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9 August
Henry Bell launches own-brand bird feed
Pet food manufacturer Henry Bell, has launched its owned-brand Henry Bell Wild Bird Care, featuring more than 100 different products catering for every type of garden bird. The range ingredients include, mixed seeds, straights such as peanuts and sunflower seeds, mealworms, and suet and fat balls, and is designed to…
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8 August
Webbox Natural launches Pets are Welcome website
Pet food brand, Webbox Natural, has compiled a list of the most pet-friendly places to visit. The retailer has shared its findings on popular hot spots from across the UK on its new website, “Pets Are Welcome” (PAW). An “evolving guide”, PAW encourages urbanites to share their favourite places to…
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