Industry News
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Feb- 2019 -6 February
Wilsons Pet Food takes on Meg Morrison as head of sales
Wilsons Pet Food has announced that it has recruited Meg Morrison as its new head of sales. Morrison, who is originally from Edinburgh but now resides in Shropshire, has over a decade’s experience in animal nutrition. She started her career in the horse racing industry which led to her interest…
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6 February
Luxury dog bedding founders named entrepreneurs of the year
Christine and Jenny Chau, the sister team behind Manchester-based leading luxury dog bedding company Charley Chau have been named UK Family Business Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018 in the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in London on 24 January 2019. Founded in 2010 after fruitless searches for comfortable, stylish dog…
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5 February
Glasgow pet emergency hospital expands facilities following £1.5m investment
A Glasgow pet emergency hospital has completed a redevelopment following a £1.5m investment. The hospital relaunched at the start of the year, after tripling in size, making it one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe. The redeveloped hospital, run by Vets Now, has seen 10 new…
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5 February
Lincolnshire pet food manufacturer expands with seven-figure finance deal
Harvest Pet Products, a Lincolnshire producer of pet food, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities after securing a seven-figure finance deal with HSBC UK. The firm, which specialises in wild animal food and seed, has used the funding to invest in a new, specialist facility for manufacturing fat ball bird food…
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5 February
Bestpets launches new consumer-facing collateral
Bestpets, the specialist pet care division of Bestway Wholesale, has launched new consumer facing collateral to help its Bestpets Local Retail Club customers to drive sales and to help suppliers raise awareness of their products among consumers. The new collateral includes a resized monthly consumer flyer, new shelf edge labels…
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4 February
Hills Pet Nutrition recalls dog food over illness concerns
Hills Pet Nutrition has voluntarily recalled some of its canned dog food products over concerns the potentially high levels of vitamin D could cause canines to fall ill. The affected canned dog foods which were manufactured by the Hill’s Pet Nutrition facility in Topeka, Kansas (EU approval # KS-PF0-0004) were…
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4 February
Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods expands adding five new outlets
Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, is set to expand its business with the launch of new franchise outlets in Stockport, Altrincham, Warrington, Southport and Aston under Lyne. The new franchisees will deliver the company’s food via a fleet of vans which the company says will allow customers to “make considerable…
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4 February
French Bulldogs ‘more prone’ to birthing problems
French Bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than crossbred bitches, according to a series of studies from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) published today (Monday 4 February). And, among female dogs that had problems giving birth, French Bulldog bitches are then 2.4 times…
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1 February
Northampton vets looks to relocate after ‘substantially’ outgrowing current site
A Northampton vet practice is to relocate following is to relocated after outgrowing its current site. The Cat and Rabbit Care Clinic, part of the Northlands Group, has been looking to move after it said demand for its treatment of cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small mammals grew “substantially”…
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1 February
Mackle Pet Foods Naturo increases Asda presence
Mackle Pet Foods premium range Naturo will be increasing its offering in Asda stores across the UK from February 2019. Already available in almost 400 stores, the Naturo 400 gram tray will now be stocked in an additional 130 stores, while the Naturo variety pack canned food will be launched…
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