Industry News
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Feb- 2018 -16 February
UK retail sales at lowest for almost a year
UK retail sales increased by 0.1% in January, their lowest growth rate since April 2017, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The latest figures showed declines across all segments except non-food stores. The 0.1% growth fell short of the predicted increase of 0.5%. When compared with January 2017,…
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16 February
Fish4Dogs appoints new marketing manager
Carly Baker has been appointed by Fish4Dogs as marketing manager to promote its trade activity, puppy and breeder clubs plus the Fish4Cats brand. She was formerly head of marketing with The Key Safe Company and prior to that worked for ASSA ABLOY, a leading lock company which includes brands such…
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16 February
Leading insect breeding program gains momentum
Protix and Hendrix Genetics have joined forces to develop a leading insect breeding program. Protix, leader in insect protein production, and Hendrix Genetics, global multi-species animal genetics company, announced their collaboration. The program aims to further improve the potential of insects as an efficient protein converter from feedstock to ingredient.…
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15 February
Battersea appoints new official ambassadors
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced today (15 February) that it has appointed two new official ambassadors, actor Anthony Head and renowned canine behaviourist Sarah Fisher. Both Sarah and Anthony have been closely involved with the charity for more than 20 years, and today’s appointment sees them join existing…
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15 February
Channa sales ban on hold after an OATA challenge
Plans to ban the sale of Channa and three aquatic plant species across the whole of the UK has been put on hold following a challenge by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) to the EU. A proposal by Spain had put the whole Channa genus in jeopardy but the…
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15 February
Danish pet food brand goes green
Danish pet food brand Kingsmoor is now making dog and cat food using only renewable energy. The objective is to urge pet owners to make more climate-conscious choices. “We have set ourselves to craft recipes and produce pet food with the least environmental impact. It is our mission to contribute to the…
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15 February
Date set for Bring Your Dog to Work Day
Bring Your Dog To Work Day is set to return this year on 22nd June. Now in its fith year, the popular day founded and organised by pet care brand HOWND, is embraced by thousands of UK businesses and employees across the UK. High profile celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, the Top Gear team, ITV’s Loose Women, Tennis…
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15 February
Aquaja announces new managing director
Aquaja has announced that Tom Bootsma has been appointed as managing director. In his new role, Tom will be responsible for all internal processes with the aim to continue delivering the quality Aquaja is known for. Danny Janssen, Aquaja’s director regarding this development: “2018 will be another tremendously important and…
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14 February
Pet food manufacturer increases Tesco presence
Naturo by Mackle Pet Foods is set to retail in over 1,200 Tesco stores UK wide. Its NaturoGrain Free Chicken & Potato with vegetables 400g trays will be placed across the supermarket’s shelves. This month will also see the launch of its new Naturo Grain Free Trays 400g Variety 6 pack,…
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14 February
Vets ‘delighted to see animal welfare high on the political agenda’
The British Veterinary Association has welcomed Labour’s draft policy document: ‘Animal Welfare For The Many, Not The Few’. The document, published today, looks at introducing a ban on the live export of animals for slaughter, strengthen the Hunting Act, enshrine the principal of animal sentience in law, end the badger cull, implement…
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