Industry News

UK dog ownership continues to decline

The total dog population decreased by 2 percent since 2012 with a projected higher decline until 2022, according to Euromonitor. The ownership of larger dogs also declined by 7 percent in UK and small breeds grew by 2 percent. In addition, both cat and small mammal populations grew by 1…

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PetQuip names awards finalists for 2017

The 2017 PetQuip Awards have announced the names of this year’s finalists. The winners will be revealed at a gala presentation evening on the first evening of PATS Telford, which takes place on 24-25 September.   The awards are now in their fifth year and attract a wide range of…

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PIF launches extension of insurance

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced an extension to its member benefit business insurance, to now cover its kennel and cattery members. For the last three years, PIF has  partnered with Jelf, to provide peace of mind around issues and core risks faced by groomers, sitters, home boarders and…

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Vet’s Kitchen launches its first wet food range for dogs

Pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, has launched its first line of wet food for dogs to complement its dry food range. Formulated by Vet’s Kitchen’s team of vets, veterinary nurses and nutritional advisors, alongside recent research, the new range aims to promote the long-term health and wellbeing of adult dogs.…

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Pooch and Mutt featured in Vogue Paris

Fast growing UK pet company Pooch and Mutt features in the August issue of Vogue Paris. Pooch and Mutt’s ‘health food for dogs’ range consists of grain-free and wheat-free foods with natural ingredients that aim to help with a variety of health problems common to dogs. “We know that for humans,…

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Henson Franklyn sponsors BETA International exhibitor bags

Design-and-build specialist Henson Franklyn will be sponsoring BETA International’s exhibitor bags for a second year running. The bags, which are handed out to exhibiting companies on arrival at the trade fair, will be branded with the company’s striking logo and are packed with a range of essentials, including the show’s…

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Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. acquires the aquatic side of Arcadia Products Plc

Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. has acquired the aquatic side of the Arcadia Products Plc business. This comes shortly after the successful acquisition of Arcadia Reptile in spring 2017. Within a few months stock availability has moved from approximately 50 percent to 93 percent across the Arcadia Reptile range. Several new products have…

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WPA president Doug Poindexter announces retirement

Doug Poindexter, president of World Pet Association (WPA), has announced that he will retire after 27 years with the organisation. The announcement was first made on July 25 onsite at SuperZoo, North America’s premier pet industry trade show, via the SuperZoo Show Daily publication. In recognition of Poindexter’s status as…

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UK joins international campaign to stop false reviews

Over the last year, consumer protection agencies around the globe have worked together to prevent false or misleading reviews and endorsements online, and promote new guidelines to help review sites, digital influencers, marketing professionals and other traders understand what they should do to operate fairly. The CMA’s 2015/16 Presidency of the…

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NOAH reveals first ‘Brexit Barometer’ report

The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) inaugural Brexit Barometer report has revealed that optimism and uncertainty are vying for position on the future of the animal medicines industry in the UK. The report was developed following the set-up of NOAH’s Brexit Taskforce and a Brexit workshop event where NOAH members and stakeholders representing 16 organisations came together to discuss and debate the impact of the EU Exit on the animal medicines sector. The…

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