Industry News
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Jan- 2025 -10 January
Countrywide launches new bird range packaging designs
Countrywide Bird Food has launched some new designs for its wild bird, aviary and pigeon ranges. The new designs also include some exciting new small and medium bags of wild bird and aviary mixes and straights. The expanded range of wild bird food features eight wild bird mixes in 1.7kg…
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9 January
K9 Wear partners with Authentic Brands on new line
K9 Wear has announced a partnership with Authentic Brands for a new Izod line of pet fashion. The partnership will introduce a collection of dog and cat products for the brand, including stylish yet functional dog harnesses, colorful bandanas, weatherproof travel raincoats, bowls and durable collars and leashes. The new…
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9 January
Sniff and Swagger launches new Diva fragrance for dogs
Dog perfume company Sniff and Swagger has expanded its fragrance collection with the addition of Diva. The perfume features top notes of pure musk, followed by heart notes of bright florals (a blend of jasmine and lily of the valley) and green notes. Lastly, the scent boasts base notes of…
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8 January
PIF launches business toolkit
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched the first phase of its business toolkit designed to help small and medium-sized pet businesses across the UK ‘plan and operate more effectively’. The initial release of the toolkit includes financial planning tools and a business plan template, both tailored to the unique…
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8 January
Mersey Raw launches new packaging
Raw pet food business, Mersey Raw that has seen an impressive 300% growth rate in its first two years of business hitting £1m worth of sales, has recently undergone a major re-brand and re-design of its packaging as part of its strategy to focus on the retail side of the…
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7 January
IPN celebrates waste diversion milestone
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), an independent pet food company (HQ Thirsk, UK), has achieved 100% diversion of food waste from landfills, in partnership with sustainable waste management company Waste Mission. The milestone marks a “critical step” in IPN’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in waste management. IPN, known…
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7 January
Two thirds of UK owners prioritise their pets happiness over their own
Almost two thirds (64%) of UK dog owners believe their pet’s happiness is more important than their own, according to research by ManyPets. Over half of owners (48%) admit they prioritise their pet’s needs over others in the household. The survey of 2,000 dog owners also unveiled that two-thirds of…
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6 January
Pets at Home stalwart leaves after 20 years
Louise Stonier has left Pets at Home after 20 years with the company where she held various roles. Most recently, Stonier served as chief operating officer and managing director in the company’s vet group. She announced on LinkedIn that she has joined Medivet as chief operating officer for the UK…
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6 January
Naturaw raises funds for further growth
Yorkshire-based raw pet food company Naturaw Pet Food has secured a six-figure growth funding package from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The funding will enable Naturaw Pet Food to continue its rapid…
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3 January
Total footfall was down 2.2% in 2024
Total UK footfall in 2024 was down 2.2% compared with 2023 according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall decreased year-on-year for all four nations, with Scotland falling by 1.5%, England by 2.1%, Wales by 2.6%, while Northern Ireland experienced the biggest decline at 5.8%. Alongside this, total…
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