Industry News

Jul- 2018 -

2 July

Webbox pledges 100 percent recyclable packaging

Pet food brand Webbox has announced it has taken the first steps in its commitment to make all packaging 100 percent recyclable. The company has announced it will be replacing the black polypropylene trays used for its wet dog food trays with white polypropylene trays. On average over three million…

Jun- 2018 -

29 June

Over 1,600 EU vet professionals respond to second RCVS Brexit survey

Over 1,600 EU-qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses have already responded to a second survey by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on the implications for them of the UK’s decision to exit the European Union. The original survey was sent last year to more than 5,000 UK-registered veterinary…

29 June

We Love Pets win ‘Emerging Franchisor Award’

We Love Pets, a family business set up nine years ago to help pet owners balance work pressures, holidays and busy lifestyles with the care of their pets, has been announced as the winner of the Emerging Franchisor Award category at the annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018. The bfa…

29 June

European pet food market value to rise to £21.4bn

New market research has shown that the value of the European pet food market will grow to £21.4bn by 2021. The growth is said to be due to owners who are willing to spend more on premium pet food in order to improve the health of their pet. According to…

29 June

Record use of next-day services for online orders in May

The use of next-day and specified-day services for online orders hit record levels in May, accounting for 37 percent of UK delivered orders, data from online retail association IMRG shows. Online retail parcel delivery order volumes were up 14.8 percent year-on-year in May, according to the latest data from the…

29 June

Natures Menu refreshes ‘Raw Treats’ bones and chews range

Raw pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has refreshed its raw bones and chews range with an all new look and name. The company has rebranded the range, to ‘Raw Treats,’ complete with all new packaging, to help attract the consumer and boost sales for stockists and retailers. The full range…

29 June

RCVS to consult on new veterinary nursing qualifications framework

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be asking the veterinary professions for their view on a proposed new framework for post-registration veterinary nursing qualifications next month. It will aim to enhance the structure of the veterinary nursing career and introduce an Advanced Veterinary Nurse status. The proposed framework…

28 June

Brambles PAW team up with Royal Canin to help save wildlife babies

Brambles Pet and Wildlife have negotiated a deal to offer wildlife rehabilitators savings on Royal Canin Babydog milk which many carers use for feeding baby mammals. The company will not make any profit from any milk that is purchased from the pet food manufacturer and the deal is strictly for…

28 June

Fish4Dogs undergoes £100k expansion

Dog food brand Fish4Dogs has undergone a £100,000 extension and refurbishment of its offices and acquired a new building following a recent boost in sales. The work, has been undertaken to house Fish4Dogs’ growing workforce, its dogs (staff can bring their dogs to work) and increase capacity for its operations…

28 June

Halti Walking brand ambassador competition receives worldwide entrants

A competition by Halti Walking to find a new brand ambassador has received over 250 applications across the UK, America, Canada and Australia. The Facebook vote for the winner has so far received over 7000 votes following a Company of Animals campaign that encouraged dog enthusiasts to apply for the…