Industry News

The Dog Treat Company (DTC) debuts at NEC’s Farm Shop & Deli Show

On April, 24-26, The Dog Treat Company (DTC) attended the NEC’s influential fine food exhibition. The farm shop & deli show, which features human food, also showcased DTC’s distinct dog treats and branded pouches. DCT recently moved into a purpose-built pet treat bakery on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The firm…

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Naturo launches canned food for dogs

Naturo Pet Foods has introduced a new range of 100 percent natural canned foods for dogs, at a competitive £1 per can price point. The company aims to make the natural pet food more accessible to pet owners. Naturo Pet Foods is a Northern Ireland-based company. Its three grain and gluten…

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‘Primates can be bought as easily as goldfish’, claims Monkey World

Monkey World is asking for change for the UK pet trade and the legal sale of primates. The plight of pet monkeys in the UK following last year’s petition demanding “Welfare for Wildlife”, was discussed in Parliament yesterday. This was handed into Downing St. by Monkey World director Dr Alison Cronin, MP Richard Drax…

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Melton Mowbray teams up with Mars to create pet friendly town

Melton Mowbray is bidding to become the UK’s number one pet friendly town. It aims to transform the lives of its residents through a variety of projects that bring pets and people together. Melton Mowbray is planning the activity in response to a newly published report revealing that pets bring…

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Medivet secures £20m funding for new practices

Medivet has secured a £20 million funding package from HSBC, which will allow the business to progress its acquisition plan to purchase new practices across the UK. Medivet has already used part of the funding facility to acquire six practices – four in Wales and two in South London, with…

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New look for ROYAL CANIN® feline care nutrition

There will be a new look in-store for ROYAL CANIN®’s Feline Care Nutrition dry range from late April. The six Feline Care dry products will be in line with the design of the new packs in the Feline Health Nutrition dry range which rolled out last year, and the more recent…

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Lintbells named BSAVA’s ‘Stand of the Year’

Natural supplements company Lintbells has been awarded BSAVA Stand of the Year by the BSAVA congress committee. The plaudit recognises stand design but also the level of service and engagement from the team during the event. It follows on from a successful four days at congress which was attended not just…

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Burns supports young people into the workplace

  Burns Pet Nutrition has celebrated the culmination of its programme, which supports young people on their journey into the workplace, at a presentation designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of its participants. Wales-based Burns Pet Nutrition, in conjunction with Pembrokeshire County Council Youth Service, works to provide experiences…

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ATTU add new addition

AATU, is launching a new addition to its range. The brand has expanded its 80/20 collection to include the latest edition, free run turkey.   Handcrafted in small batch recipes, AATU for dogs Turkey is pre-cooked using Pet Food UK’s special ‘low and slow’™ method to ensure a tender mouth-watering meal.…

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Pet stores win Arden Grange Competition

Pet food company Arden Grange has announced the winners of its 20th anniversary retailer competition. The winning pet stores were: A Coombs in Hove Aarons Pet Shop in Portishead Creature Comforts in Rugeley M&L Pets World in Wrexham All of the winners created imaginative window displays featuring Arden Grange products.…

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