Industry News
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Jun- 2019 -7 June
Wilson Pet Food appoints new head of sales
Perthshire-based pet food company, Wilson Pet Food has appointed Dan Griffin as its new head of sales. Griffin has a background in working for start-up businesses, taking new products to market and has worked in the food industry and the commercial side of FMCG where he executed the sales strategy…
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7 June
Bestpets launches new ordering app
Bestpets, the specialist pet products division of Bestway Wholesale, has launched its first full service ordering app to make ordering quicker and easier for its delivered customers. The new app will allow customers including pet shops, grooming parlours and online retailers to: Browse and order the full Bestpets range of…
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7 June
Mars Petcare announces new UK leader
Mars Petcare UK has today (7 June) announced Helen Warren-Piper’s appointment as general manager. Warren-Piper is currently the Mars Petcare UK sales director, where she is responsible for both the marketing and commercial elements of the sales function. She replaces Deri Watkins, who was recently promoted to regional president of…
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6 June
True Leaf signs distribution deals with Oscar Pet Foods and Pocurull
True Leaf, a global cannabis and hemp wellness brand for pets, has announced distribution agreements with Oscar Pet Foods in the UK and Pocurull in Spain and Portugal that will further its European market expansion. True Leaf’s functional hemp-based products for dogs and cats will be distributed via Oscar Pet…
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6 June
PIF takes members on trade mission to China
Three Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member companies visited China in May as part of a trade mission to launch their products to the Chinese market, in a trip hosted by PIF and its Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co. Hownd, Broadreach Nature and Prins Petfoods joined the…
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6 June
Cookie’s Dog Bakery launches new dog biscuit line
Glasgow-based dog treat manufacturer Cookie’s Dog Bakery has launched a new range of dog biscuits.Sandra Donnelly, founder of the company, was inspired to create the range when her Cocker Spaniels, Cookie and Kizzmit began gaining weight and one of them became seriously ill. Realising the food and treats she was…
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6 June
Manna Pro acquires Hero Pet Brands
Pet care and nutrition manufacturer Manna Pro has acquired pet care company Hero Pet Brands. John Howe, CEO, Manna Pro said: “Hero Pet Brands has a leading product portfolio that perfectly complements our current offering and enables us to grow in scale in the thriving companion pet care and wellness…
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5 June
VetPartners welcomes its first Northern Ireland practice
Parklands Veterinary Group has become the first Northern Ireland practice to join veterinary services group VetPartners. Parklands is a mixed practice with sites in Cookstown, Dungannon, Coalisland, Aughnacloy and Portglenone in Mid-Ulster. This new acquisition marks the group’s preparation for its further expansion across Europe. VetPartners now has 107 small…
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5 June
RCVS launches 2019 Surveys of the Professions
The regulatory body for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will launch its landmark Surveys of the Professions 2019 sent to every member of the RCVS and registered veterinary nurse to help get a current snapshot of the professions. The surveys include questions on…
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4 June
Ethics Review Panel appoints new members
The RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which is now permanent following its initial trial period, has recently welcomed seven new members to the panel, bringing with them a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the veterinary field. The ERP originally ran as a trial from the end of July…
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