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Waitrose Christmas pet sales up 964% YOY

Waitrose has revealed that sales for Christmas pet lines are up 964% over the last 30 days. The company recently launched a selection of paw-fect treats and toys for pets this Christmas. This includes its first ‘Paw-some Mince Pies’, Christmas flavoured ‘Meaty Strips with Turkey and Sage’ for your food-legged…

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WHM Pet Group contributes to new European rabbit feeding guide

WHM Pet Group has contributed its nutrition expertise to the 2024 Nutritional Guidelines for Feeding Pet Rabbits, which is produced by FEDIAF, the voice of the European Pet Food Industry.  Specifically, Penny Ormsby, technical business development manager at WHM Pet Group, was one of a team of experts who contributed…

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Sustainable packaging ‘key factor’ for 69% of pet owners, Amcor finds

The sustainability of packaging is a key factor for 69% of European pet owners when deciding which pet food to purchase, according to a survey from Amcor. Furthermore, 76% of pet owners agreed that product sustainability influences their purchase decisions. The survey also found that only 15% of consumers are…

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Pawd Drinks launches liquid supplement for dogs’ joints

Pawd Drinks has launched a new liquid health supplement for dogs who are suffering with arthritis and other joint conditions.  Started by old friends and business partners, Rory Hanna and Archie Wilson, Paws Drinks offers a new “revolutionary and groundbreaking” range of liquid health supplements, which have been scientifically crafted…

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The Herbal Dog Company hits £1m in sales

North-East based brand The Herbal Dog Company has revealed that it has hit £1m in sales. The product range includes joint and mobility supplements, itchiness relief tonic, gut health powders, supplements to support healthy teeth and gums, sensitive skin supplements and more. The company also uses sustainable packaging with products…

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Owners to spend £70 on pets this Xmas

The average pet owner in the UK will spend £68.20 on their pet for the festive holiday, according to data from Go.Compare Pet Insurance and MyVoucherCodes. Almost a fifth (18%) of pet owners admit they are planning to splurge and spend over £100 on their pets. Those aged 18 to…

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Mars partners with European regenerative agribusinesses

Mars Petcare has announced a number of major collaborations with agribusiness companies to scale regenerative agriculture practices across its pet nutrition business in Europe. Multiyear collaborations have begun with suppliers including Cargill and ADM, and technical experts Biospheres, Horta, Agreena and Soil Capital in Europe. Through these partnerships, farmers in…

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Zooplus launches new cat litter range with Febreze

European e-commerce pet supplies platform Zooplus and Febreze, a brand of household odor eliminators have teamed up for the launch of an exclusive range of cat litter and cat litter refresher powder under Zooplus’ Tigerino brand. The range addresses the common challenges of odour control and hygiene that cat owners…

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UK retail sales dip 3.3% in November

UK total retail sales decreased by 3.3% year on year in November, against a growth of 2.6% in November 2023, the British Retail Consortium showed. According to the new figures, this was below the 3-month average growth of -0.1% and the 12-month average growth of 0.5%. However, the BRC said…

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Gourley Vets practice opens in Denton

Gourley Veterinary surgeons are continuing to invest in their surgeries and facilities by opening a large purpose-built practice in Crown Point Shopping Centre in Denton. It follows the recent refurbishment of Gourley Veterinary practice in Ashton-Under-Lyne in September 2023. Gourley’s veterinary practices in Hyde, Stalybridge, Droylsden and Newton Heath are…

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