Industry News

Retail sales see first increase in two months

Retail sales increased by 0.8% in February this year compared with the previous month, with increases seen across all main sectors except non-food stores. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the first uptick after two monthly declines in December and January, resulting in an overall…

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Forthglade introduces full sales team at PATS

Forthglade’s head of sales, Bill Kimberling, introduced the company’s full sales team to those visiting the Forthglade stand at PATS this year. The seven-strong team now covers all regions of the UK and were busy sharing details of 2018’s new product launches, including the popular new grain free cold pressed…

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Eukanuba releases range allowing owners and dogs to ‘live life well together’

Eukanuba has announced the launch of its ‘new and improved’ nutrition, which has been carefully tailored across each life stage and breed size to support optimal body condition allowing owners and dogs to live life well together. The new range includes five life stage variants. By tailoring the protein and…

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Welsh man jailed for killing his dog: Charity urges for action

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today renewed its call for tougher sentences for horrific cases of animal abuse and cruelty, after a Welsh farmer was jailed for 18 weeks for killing his sheepdog. Tredegar man Graham Thomas was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to Welsh Border Collie Prince after…

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Dozens of animals removed in 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic police raid

Dozens of animals have reportedly been removed from a 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in North Lincolnshire, following a raid by the police and RSPCA. There were an estimated 30 dog rescue vehicles at the scene in South Killingholme, after police and rescue services arrived at the property at 8.30am on…

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Nominations wanted for PetQuip Awards

The PetQuip Association is also asking the industry for nominations for retailers or suppliers who in the opinion of the nominee deserve to be winners.  The PetQuip Awards will take place on the first evening of PATS Telford at a gala dinner and party on Sunday 23 September 2018. The categories for…

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One in ten Brits give puppies away one month after buying them

Almost one in ten Brits who have bought a puppy ended up giving it away after just one month, according to a new survey. New research by pet food brand Forthglade has revealed that a large number of Brits have bought a dog on a whim, resulting in nine percent…

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Direct Food Ingredients receives industry accolade

Direct Food Ingredients has achieved a AA grade in BRC Global Standard for Agents and Broker, making the firm one of the first ingredients suppliers in the UK to achieve this accreditation. The BRC Global Standard Audit has been developed to provide a framework for managing product safety, quality and…

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Less than one in 10 Brits consider a dog’s grooming requirements as important

Research by pet grooming company FURminator has revealed that less than one in 10 Brits consider a breed’s grooming requirements to be important when choosing a dog. For 40% of dog owners, temperament was the most considered factor when it came to choosing their desired breed. This is followed by…

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Puppy purchased while parents on holiday finds home

A three-month-old puppy, who was bought while the buyer’s parents were on holiday, but later no longer wanted, has found a new home. The Jack Russell pup, named Donnie, had been sold to a young buyer who had purchased the pup while their parents were on holiday. Unfortunately after the…

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