Industry News
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Oct- 2024 -7 October
Charity professionals launch Advovet Consultancy
Vet Dr Maggie Roberts and lawyer Dominic Sullivan have joined forces to launch Advovet consultancy. The venture will offer advice on governance, charity and animal welfare law, shelter medicine, shelter design and training. Both Roberts and Sullivan are “passionate about animal welfare” and have most recently been senior leaders in…
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7 October
CDCH partners with Pet Drugs Online
Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home (CDCH) has announced its partnership with Pet Drugs Online, a supplier of affordable pet medications and supplies. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in CDCH’s mission to provide the best care for its animals and to support pet owners throughout the community. As a…
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4 October
Ollie acquires DIG Labs
Fresh dog food company Ollie has announced its acquisition of DIG Labs, an AI-powered diagnostic company. DIG Labs provides real-time image-based pet health screenings across stool, weight management, skin and coat, dental care, and more. As part of the acquisition, DIG Labs co-founder Tara Zedayko will join the Ollie team…
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4 October
CVS PBT dips 37.1% to £38.2m
UK veterinary services provider CVS has reported a 37.1% decline in its profit before tax to £38.2m (2023: £60.7m) despite a 9.9% increase in revenues to £647.3m for the year ended 30 June 2024. The group attributed this drop to an increase in business combination costs, finance expense and depreciation…
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3 October
Duke of Gloucester visits Purina’s Wisbech factory
The Duke of Gloucester has made a special visit to Purina’s Wisbech factory on Cromwell Road to meet staff and learn about the recent £150m investment in the site. As part of the visit, he met with local dignitaries including Mr David Way, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Councillor Sebastian…
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2 October
Pet industry to be worth $500bn by 2030, Mars expects
Mars has stated that it expects the pet industry to be worth around $500bn by the end of the decade. Furthermore, of the $50bn in sales Mars generated in 2023, it stated that around 60% came from its pet care division. This research comes as part of Mars’ pet owner…
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2 October
Pets Choice turnover surpasses £100m in FY2023
Pet food, healthcare and accessories manufacturer Pets Choice reported revenues of £109.7m for the year ending 31 December 2023, compared with £95m in the prior year. This growth is largely attributed to Pets Choice’s strategic brand acquisitions, including the plant-based pet care brand Hownd and premium pet food brand Vet’s…
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1 October
Brit launches new line of natural vitamin tablets
Pet food producer Brit has announced the launch of a new line of natural vitamin tablets. With the new tablets, Brit is expanding on its line of chewable vitamins, which aim to deliver supplemental nutrition during the most common health problems while also providing effective prevention. All the vitamin tablets…
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Sep- 2024 -30 September
Pennard Vets appoints first group clinical director
Independent veterinary group Pennard Vets has announced the appointment of Serina Filler as its first clinical director. Filler, who joins the 134-year-old veterinary group in Kent, is a vet, published author and industry speaker with 12 years’ experience studying and working in Austria, America, Germany and the UK. After completing…
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27 September
Non-stop Dogwear expands UK footprint with SnowPaw partnership
Non-stop Dogwear, a global leader in premium performance gear for dogs, has expanded its UK presence through a new partnership with specialist retailer, SnowPaw Store. Renowned for its dogwear and accessories, SnowPaw Store has chosen Non-stop dogwear for its product offering. Non-stop Dogwear offers products designed to support “active lifestyles…
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