Industry News

Jul- 2017 -

31 July

Research finds that pets bring communities together

Pets strengthen neighbourhood ties, according to new research. An international study has been conducted by the University of Western Australia in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, part of Mars Petcare. It surveyed over 2,500 pet and non-pet owners across the world. It found that pet owners feel more…

31 July

Instagram boosts sales of pet products

UK pet owners seeking Instagram fame for their cats and dogs are responsible for a rise in sales of animal grooming products and accessories, according to leading retailer Argos. Ssales of premium grooming products at Argos have risen by 163 percent, compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, pet…

28 July

Group55 appoints new formulation and development manager

Group55 has appointed Kate Horton as its new formulation and development manager. Kate is an expert in both animal and personal care formulation chemistry. She will lead her team in developing bespoke products, not just for Group55’s in-house brands such as Animology, but for many well-known retailers and brand owners…

28 July

Cotswold RAW reaches finals of The Grocer’s new product awards

Cotswold RAW’s sausages have reached the finals of The Grocer’s new product awards. The company’s co-founder Mark Lewis commented: “Even though many independent pet food traders, dog breeders and acclaimed vets have been championing the multi-faceted benefits of a nutritionally rich raw diet for some while now, the thought of…

28 July

New raw food format for smaller dogs launched

The new Poppy’s Picnic Complete Meatballs are specifically suited to smaller dogs. Poppy’s Picnic raw dog food is handmade by 4th generation butchers in Wiltshire. The new meatballs weigh 30 grams each and come in compartmentalised trays of 12, created for maximum convenience and to ensure less mess when feeding.…

28 July

Summer sunshine boosts retail sales

Retail sales growth picked up in the year to July, exceeding expectations for minimal growth, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey. The survey of 111 firms, of which 57 were retailers, showed that the volume of sales grew at a healthy pace – driven by grocery and…

27 July

Burns bans raw food for volunteer dogs

A charitable scheme that sends dogs into schools to help children read has banned the use of animals fed a raw meat-based diet amid concerns they may carry dangerous bacteria. The popularity of the raw meat-based diet, which comprises mainly raw meat, bones, fruit and vegetables, is growing. Burns by…

26 July

New limited edition Minions tank launched

Tetra has launched a limited edition 30L Minions themed aquarium to welcome young children into the exciting world of fishkeeping as well as Minions’ fans of all ages with the help of their favourite yellow friends from this year’s biggest movie, ‘Despicable Me 3’. The Tetra Minions aquarium comes with fun…

26 July

Doggy day-care launches new app

A dog crèche business has designed and launched a new interactive real-time doggy day care app. The customer app has been many months in the making and forms part of a broader industry-leading technology suite. This includes cloud-based CRM (customer relationship management) software and a doggy bus driver iPad app.…

25 July

Andis expands grooming range

Andis has launched its new Premium Deshedding Tool featuring a Safe Edge design that won’t irritate or scratch the pet’s skin. Ideal for any shedding breed, the Andis Premium Deshedding Tool features a fine-tooth pattern that reaches through the top coat to effectively and painlessly remove loose fur and undercoat…