Industry News

Jun- 2017 -

26 June

Retailer launches new ‘find my pet’ app

Pets at Home has launched an innovative 24 hour pet finding service, Find My VIP, that allows lost pet alerts to be sent via the Pets at Home app, making printing off lost pet posters a thing of the past. The app works by using Pets at Home’s VIP Club,…

26 June

‘Prime Minister’s proposals fall short’ says leading vet association

The Prime Minister’s proposals for EU nationals living in the UK have been claimed to fall short of providing certainty by a leading veterinary association. The Prime Minister is proposing that those who have lived in the UK for five years by a specific cut-off date to be given the chance…

26 June

Dog walkers lead the way with new vans

A Reading-based pet business has just purchased three new vehicles to enhance its offering. Holybrooks, which offers high-quality dog walking services, as well as outdoor training courses and private tuition, has just taken delivery of three new vehicles from Dealer Group Rygor Commercials. Smartly finished in an updated version of Holybrooks’…

26 June

Truline named ‘Brand of the Year’

Truline, created by Pero Foods Ltd, has won a Brand of the Year for Best Dry/Kibble Dog Food of 2017 (UK). The award ceremony which was held at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna on the 21 June, saw several companies from around the globe within the pet food industry receiving awards in numerous…

23 June

The Pet Perk supports Bring your Dog to Work Day

In-office sampling gurus, The Work Perk, have launched a new collaboration with Bring Your Dog To Work Day 2017. With 8.5 million dogs and 7.4 million cats registered in the UK alone, The Pet Perk provides an essential service for pet brands – while giving employers the opportunity to brighten up their…

23 June

Animal feed company secures 3.5m investment

Northamptonshire-based animal feed manufacturer, Dodson & Horrell, plans to improve its productivity and annual turnover. A 3.5m financial package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking is an investment in the modernisation of its plant and machinery. Dodson & Horrell, a family business established in 1939, specialises in animal nutrition. The company…

23 June

PFMA supports first ever UK-hosted ESVCN congress

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) will be hosting a pet food nutrition seminar at the 21st Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN). It is the first time in history that the UK has hosted ESVCN and PFMA will be supporting the event in Cirencester,…

23 June

ROYAL CANIN® searches for ‘rescue pet of the year’

After four years of ROYAL CANIN®’s Rescue Cat of the Year campaign, 2017 sees the competition opened up to owners of rescue dogs as well. Rescue Pet of the Year 2017 is designed to build awareness for rescue centres and the cats and dogs they care for and rehome,…

23 June

Melton Mowbray encourages businesses to be pet friendly

Melton Mowbray has launched the PAW-some scheme – a new initiative to encourage more businesses in Melton Mowbray to become pet friendly. Councillor Mal Sheldon, chair of Melton Borough Council of Melton Borough Council’s Rural, Economic and Environmental Committee explained: “According to the Kennel Club, four out of five companies say that they…

23 June

Get involved today with National Bring your Dog to Work Day

Thousands of businesses from across the UK will welcome their dog loving employees into the workplace along with their loyal (and well-behaved!) four-legged companions. As well as promoting the benefits of bringing dogs into safe work environments, the goal of the event is to raise money for animal welfare. The two…