Industry News
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Jun- 2017 -29 June
Superzoo announces ‘better together’ theme
US based SuperZoo has announced this year’s theme as ‘Better Together’. The trade event produced by World Pet Association (WPA) returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, July 25-27, with conference sessions July 24-26. After adding more that 85,000 square feet of exhibit space in 2016, SuperZoo…
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28 June
PIF awards open for entries
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open for entries. New for this year are three categories recognising projects that have been particularly innovative or sustainable, and a ‘Charity of the Year’ award which recognises important achievements between the third sector and pet businesses. It is free to enter…
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28 June
Pet accessories market expected to top £1bn by 2021
New research from Mintel reveals that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of the UK’s pet owners say it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest styles of pet accessories. Today’s pet owners truly believe their four legged friends are enjoying the gifts they bestow upon them. More than half (56…
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28 June
J&K joins Evolution Aqua’s distribution network
Nationwide distributor J&K Aquatics will be adding Evolution Aqua to its product portfolio from July 2017. The Bridgwater based business has teamed up with the award-winning manufacturer to offer products such as PURE, EazyPod, evoUV and Detox dechlorinators to its extensive network of aquatic stores across the UK. J&K joins other…
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28 June
Arcadia launches free in-store booklet
Arcadia, the provider of innovative pet care solutions, has announced the launch of a free booklet which will be given away to pet stores. The fact-packed hand out aims to educate the public on reptile health. Readers will receive easy-to-understand information in areas such as accurate nutritional supply and everyday mineral and vitamin…
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28 June
Forthglade releases new range of pet treats
Pet food company, Forthglade, has launched a new range of functional treats. With 100 percent natural ingredients, the grain free hand-baked treats will be available in four varieties: A training treat with cheese A salmon treat to support joints and bones A turkey based treat for fresh breath A calming treat containing chicken.…
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28 June
Peregrine Livefoods announces partnership with MistKing®
MistKing® misting systems has announced an exclusive deal with the UK’s largest specialist reptile wholesaler, Peregrine Livefoods. For the last decade, MistKing has engineered advanced misting systems which have enhanced the keeping and breeding of reptile and amphibians for hobbyists and zoos across the globe. The new deal secures a wider…
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28 June
Pet professional named ‘Best Green Champion’
Chris Cole, environmental co-ordinator and quality auditor at Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), has been named Best Green Champion by Investors in the Environment (iiE). He collected his award at iiE’s awards ceremony for Yorkshire and the Humber where IPN also collected its Green Level accreditation. Chris helped the business gain…
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28 June
PFMA publishes Brexit Manifesto
With Brexit bills dominating the government agenda and negotiations underway to seek a new relationship with the EU, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has published its Brexit Manifesto at pfma.org.uk/brexit. The trade body looks forward to working with the new government to achieve a clear and certain path…
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28 June
AQUA 2017 sells out of exhibitor space
AQUA 2017, the UK water gardening and aquatics trade event, has sold out of exhibitor stands. 80 companies will showcase their products and services at Telford International Centre on October 18-19. Visitor registrations are already higher than they were at the same time two years ago when the show was last…
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