Industry News
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Oct- 2024 -18 October
Mars appoints two to its veterinary and science and diagnostics sector
Mars Petcare has announced changes to the leadership of its veterinary health and science and diagnostics divisions. Nefertiti Greene, current president of Mars science and diagnostics will move to the role of global president for Mars veterinary health from December. With this change, Mars welcomes Katie Devine as the new…
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18 October
3i Group appoints Harris Williams to auction MPM
Private equity company 3i Group has appointed Harris Williams to sell MPM, according to reports from Sky News. 3i Group invested roughly £125m in MPM in November 2020 alongside the company’s management team. A sale, which would be likely to take place sometime in 2025, would be likely to rank…
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17 October
Non-stop Dogwear launches new Rush harness
Non-stop Dogwear has launched its new Rush harness, which is specially designed to promote “natural” movement for everyday activities. Its Y-shaped front design allows for full shoulder mobility and minimises breathing restrictions, while the even distribution of force prevents pressure on the dog’s spine. The Rush harness is made with…
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17 October
Independent specialist referral practice opens in Yorkshire
Vets Rob Quinn, Nick Blackburn and Stuart Cooke have launched Vita Referrals to offer orthopaedic and neuro surgery to pets in Yorkshire and beyond. The new clinic aims to ensure every pet owner has access to reasonably priced surgical care. Vita Referrals will offer treatment to pets with a wide…
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16 October
Innocent Hound unveils Christmas range
Innocent Hound has announced the launch of its newest Christmas range with an array of festive treats. The new range introduces the Festive Turkey Treats which are made of 60% British turkey and come in festively designed 70g packs. Their other new product is the Christmas Treat Box, which contains…
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16 October
DotDotPet to launch new Calming Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs
PIF member, DotDotPet, is set to launch its new Calming Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs. To announce the launch, DotDotPet in partnership with YapYap is hosting an event on 24 October 2024, at the Ministry of Scent, at the Ministry of Sound in London. The event will include Expert tips…
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15 October
Pets at Home launches second tranche of share buy-back scheme
Pets at Home has commenced its second trance of its share buy-back programme, planning to spend up to £12.5m. The company has appointed HSBC Bank to conduct the second tranche and to make trading decisions independently of the company. The news follows the group’s announcement of a £25m share buyback…
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15 October
Green Pantry sees sales rise 20%
Green Pantry, the Norfolk-based pet nutrition brand, has recorded a 20% rise in sales for the third year running. The growth comes following an expansion of its product range, alongside peer recommendations. This year the company launched the 100% natural, handmade, air-dried dog treat range. The range is available in…
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14 October
Top Dog sees sales increase following website rebrand
Dog harness company Top Dog has revealed that its sales have increased 71% year-on-year since it redesigned its website in the summer. The company overhauled the look of the website leading to a 15% increase in traffic to the website. Alongside this,the company saw sales of its treat pouch, available…
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14 October
Fettle to move into new facility
Natural wholefood pet supplements brand Fettle has announced plans to relocate to a new facility by the end of 2024. The move marks a significant step forward for the company, allowing for “improved” manufacturing and dispatch efficiency through the acquisition of new machinery and equipment. The new facility will be…
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