Industry News
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Feb- 2019 -15 February
Ruffwear launch new equipment inspired by service dogs
Premium dog gear brand Ruffwear has launched new products inspired by service and assistance dogs along with their handlers. The new products include the Huck-a-Cone toy and Audible Beacon safety light for visually impaired owners. The Audible Beacon is waterproof and rechargeable, with audible accessibility designed specifically for visually impaired…
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15 February
Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels
Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate levels in products. The research conducted by pet insurance provider, Everypaw, supported by veterinary consultant Dr Eric Jackson, found that 30% of food brands didn’t label any information on the…
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14 February
Royal Canin to host webinar exploring trends in the pet food industry
Royal Canin is to host a new webinar looking into the “fads and trends” in the pet food industry. The webinar named ‘Fads and Trends in Today’s Pet Food Industry – and how to find the science’ will be hosted by Dr Cecilia Villaverde (BVSc, PhD, DACVN, DECVCN) on Wednesday…
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14 February
Almost a third of owners to spend Valentine’s Day with pet
Almost a third of pet owners have said they will spend this Valentine’s Day with their four-legged friend instead of their human other half. A survey by pet food company IAMS revealed that 28% of women would rather spend Valentine’s Day with their cat than their partner because of the…
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13 February
Woofs expands its exports
Fish-based pet treats company, Woofs has announced it is to begin exporting to Hong Kong, Germany, Ireland, Poland and Saudi Arabia. The manufacturer currently stocks its products in independent and online retailers such as Ocado, Fetch and Amazon. Woofs said it is looking to work even closer with retailers in…
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13 February
Sativa hires director of regulatory affairs to launch CBD vet services
Sativa Investments, UK-based medicinal cannabis investment vehicle, has appointed Dr Nick Horniman BVSc MRCVS as its director of regulatory affairs with immediate effect. In his new senior management role, Horniman has been appointed to coordinate the company’s overall regulatory strategy and ongoing relationships with regulators. He will also implement the…
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12 February
Poppy’s Picnic owner serves dog food on Come Dine With Me
For the first time in its 14 year history, contestants on Couples Come Dine With Me were served fresh dog food, as Dylan Watkins owner of Poppy’s Picnic had his turn on the TV competition. Having been asked to wear black tie, the unsuspecting diners were given dog masks and…
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12 February
Natures Menu in top 100 of Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
Raw and natural pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu, has been named in the top 100 companies of The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The 10th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table ranks Britain’s mid market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. Placed 95 out of…
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12 February
BVA welcomes plans for free certification training for vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans to offer free certification training for vets to help meet an increased demand for services in the event of a no deal Brexit. Under the new plans announced on Friday (8 February) by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), vets will…
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11 February
Benyfit Natural launches World Explorer Range
Benyfit Natural has announced the launch of its new product line, named the World Explorer Range. The range will be launched with four unique flavours, in 500g packs and will be available at specialist pet retailers only. Benyfit Natural says the new range will include “innovative proteins” which are said…
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