Industry News
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Nov- 2018 -30 November
PATS Sandown readies for new February show date
Pet sector trade show PATS has announced its Sandown event will be moved to February next year, making it a first for the exhibition. The event will be held in the Surrey and Esher Halls at Sandown Park on Sunday 10 February and Monday 11 February with over 130 exhibitors…
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30 November
Pet owners claim their cats and dogs have saved them from danger
New research has found that a third of pet owners believe their pet has saved them from danger. The survey conducted by Npower saw 2,000 pet owners interviewed as part of research into spotting the signs of a CO leak. One parent, interviewed for the survey, called for an ambulance…
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30 November
Mars Petcare UK partners with TerraCycle for recycling scheme
Mars Petcare UK and recycling firm TerraCycle have launched a nationwide pet food packaging recycling programme, led by brands Whiskas and James Wellbeloved. The Pet Food Recycling Programme – which claims to be the first of its kind in both the UK and Europe – will offer pet owners a…
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29 November
A challenging retail environment
The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let up any time soon, factors such as Brexit, rising costs and online competition have left British merchants with little to celebrate. Although the macroeconomic picture seems to have improved more…
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29 November
Blue Cross cats and dogs inspire pet-themed clothing range by Oasis
Six cats and dogs cared for by national pet charity Blue Cross have helped to inspire a new clothing collection by fashion brand Oasis. Jack Russell Terrier Flora, Dachshund William, Dalmation Harvey along with cats Rupert, Prince and Victoria feature on the collection of knits and blouses along with a…
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29 November
Pet retailer to open UK’s first cinema and coffee bar for dogs
A pet retailer is to open the UK’s first cinema and coffee bar for dogs which will be accompanied by a play park and health store, this Saturday. The purpose-built complex cost £100,000 and forms part of an overall £1.3m revamp at PetPlace in Abergele. Pets can sip canine tea…
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29 November
Fish4Dogs partners with Greek distributor
Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs has announced it has signed a new contract with Mediterranean distributor Ikaros Accessories and Nutrition. The companies joined together after meeting at the Interzoo exhibition in Nuremburg, Germany, earlier this year. The expanding Greek business, which was founded in 1980, initially sold luxury pet accessories. Following…
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28 November
Forthglade opens £8m factory in Devon
Natural pet food manufacturer, Forthglade, opened its new 70,000 sq ft factory in Devon at the Okehampton East Business Park, next to Dartmoor National park. The new opening is set to increase the 130-strong local production team to 150 staff over the next few years. Established in 1971 and previously…
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28 November
Nutravet launches Nutraflora
Nutravet has announced the launch of its Nutraflora, developed to help aid recovery and support convalescence in dogs and cats. Launched at the London Vet Show 2018, Nutraflora aims to increase the number of beneficial bacteria and repopulate the balance of good bacteria for optimum gut health and immune support…
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27 November
Half of Brits pups are overweight, research suggests
Half of British dogs are classified as overweight or obese, according to research from dog activity monitor and wellbeing app PoochPlay. The research revealed that out of the 2,600 dogs analysed, 49.8 percent were recorded as overweight, with one fifth being classified as obese, ranking a body score of seven…
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