Industry News

Oct- 2017 -

30 October

BETA International launches training sessions for retailers

BETA International the trade fair for equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet products, has introduced ‘Training Tuesday’ – a day dedicated to learning for retailers and their staff. Free seminars focusing on topics and top tips for the trade will take place in The Charles Owen Hub, with its large digital…

30 October

Fish4Dogs welcomes new team member

Fish4Dogs has appointed a new technical and product co-ordinator, Annabel Battersby, who will help its growing technical team in the development of new products, quality control and regulatory compliance. Annabel, who has a BSc in Animal Science from University of Nottingham and an MSc in Business Management from the Royal…

30 October

RCVS and BVA join forces to deal with the impact of Brexit

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled workforce which…

30 October

Pet insurance team cycle 510 miles for animal charities

Member of Team Agria have cycled the 510-mile Extra Mile Challenge all in the name of charity. The three-day challenge saw the Agria cyclists ride in relay across the French route for their four chosen charities; Dogs for Good in Association with Stocklake Park School (MASKS), Hearing Dogs for Deaf People,…

27 October

Pet company awarded royal accolade

A Lancashire-based pet company has been handed a coveted award for worldwide expansion and export growth. On Wednesday CEO of Pets Choice, Tony Raeburn, was on hand to receive the accolade from the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth. Lord Shuttleworth was treated to a tour of the Pets Choice premises…

26 October

Pet supply store hit by huge fire

A pet supply store based in Yate, has been hit by a huge fire. Fire crews from Yate, Kingswood, Temple, Thornbury, Portishead and Bedminster fire stations were called to a large fire in a warehouse used as a pet supply store. The warehouse was evacuated by Avon Fire and Rescue.…

26 October

Grooming company launches new social media campaign

Pet Head has launched a social media campaign to promote its Fresh and Fruity pet shampoos and grooming products in the UK, the US, Australia and Canada. The new campaign, which launched on the 25 October on Facebook and Instagram around the hashtag #petheadstyle, uses three short 20 second films to showcase…

26 October

Record reduction in retail employment

There has been a record reduction in the amount of people and hours worked in retail employment, according to the BRC. Hours worked in retail fell by 4.2 percent compared with the same quarter a year ago. Reductions in hours worked on both full-time and part-time contracts contributed. This is…

26 October

Pet food company secures £5m funding

Forthglade Foods Ltd has secured £5 million in Growth Capital funding from Santander Corporate and Commercial. The company hopes to further support its UK and overseas expansion plans as well as the development of a larger manufacturing facility. The business, which currently employs 80 people, is set to create a…

25 October

WildWash wins Best Pet Cosmetics Award

The creator of natural cosmetics for pets, WildWash, has celebrated a successful weekend at Discover Dogs. The brand sold out to queues of customers during the two day event at the ExCeL London on 21 to 22 October. The WildWash team used its latest product, natural candles that combat pet…