Industry News
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Mar- 2019 -28 March
PFMA lists the UK’s top 10 pets
Celebrating the start of National Pet Month, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released its 2019 pet data, based on interviews with 8,000 households. The data confirmed a “stable pet population”, which equates to 40% of households benefiting from pet ownership. This year, National Pet Month has put its…
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28 March
Laughing Dog Partners with toy company Kong
Pet food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, has announced a partnership with the toy company Kong. Kate Tarrant, marketing manager, said: ‘We are delighted to have partnered with Kong. They understand the wonderful minds of dogs, and have developed a product that puts four-legged friends first. “We know that many of our…
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28 March
Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists
Pet food manufacturer, Wilsons Pet Food has announced it has won new stockists as it looks to establish its brand in the UK pet food market. With the only purpose-built factory in the UK to produce cold press food, Wilsons said it is hoping to expand its customer base “even…
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28 March
Website launches to show important role of veterinary specialists
Educational charity the British College of Veterinary Specialists (BCVSp) has launched a new website, www.yourvetspecialist.org to help guide animal owners and show how veterinary specialists can assist with their needs. The new resource explains what veterinary specialists are and how they may be able to help, whatever the species of…
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27 March
Oscar & Hooch launches Neon collar range
Somerset-based pet accessory company, Oscar and Hooch has launched its new range of Neon collars, after previewing them at Crufts. All collars and leads in the range will be machine washable and handmade in the UK, Oscar and Hooch’s new range will also manufacture luxury treat bags made from the…
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27 March
PIF launches new trade show for pet industry
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has announced the launch of a new industry-wide trade show aimed at all pet businesses within the UK pet industry, including those within the pet services sector. It builds on research PIF undertook with manufacturers and retailers which…
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26 March
Poppy’s Picnic donates to two charities for Mother’s Day
Raw dog food manufacturer, Poppy’s Picnic is hoping to champion the role mothers play, not only in human lives but also with our four-legged friends with a donation to two charities. The company is donating to SEED Eating Disorder Support Services, a charity set up by the mother of Poppy’s…
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26 March
Companion Consultancy welcomes new senior account manager
Companion Consultancy has announced it has appointed Liz Barton, vet and co-founder of the WellVet initiative, to the role of senior account manager. Barton will be involved in all aspects of the business, delivering a wide range of services provided by Companion Consultancy. She shares the company’s vision to use…
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26 March
NOAH welcomes Animalcare into membership
NOAH has welcomed Animalcare Ltd as its latest member, the company’s membership was approved by the NOAH board of management at its March meeting. Animalcare Ltd, based in York, offers a wide range of animal health products from microchips and pharmaceuticals to pet welfare products and veterinary practice equipment. NOAH…
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26 March
PitPat launches monthly membership to reward healthy dogs
Activity monitor for dogs, PitPat, is launching PitPat Life, a monthly membership plan which rewards healthy, happy dogs and their owners through perks, points and prizes, during London Dog Week (24 – 31 March). It is the first pet membership scheme of its kind and has headline support from pet…
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