Industry News

Mar- 2017 -

27 March

Forum aims to tackle animal welfare issues

A new ‘On the pulse’ session will be introduced at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, building on the annual event’s usual discussion and debate on key areas of animal welfare. AWF’s Discussion Forum, held at One George Street, London, on Monday 5 June, attracts delegates from a…

27 March

Fold Hill Foods invests in apprenticeships

Experienced staff at the family-run pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd have been enhancing their skills. Employees based at Old Leake, near Boston in Lincolnshire, recently completed a 12-month bespoke training programme focused on Business Improvement Techniques (BIT). The Level 2 Apprenticeships, delivered by leading independent training provider, Skills…

27 March

Forthglade expands with Lagarde technology

Forthglade has joined forces with Lagarde to create a processing system that would handle particulates delicately. Having chosen to invest further in the manufacturing site, Forthglade now operate 4 x 6 basket 1400mm Lagarde retorts as their processing technology of choice. The reasoning behind the decision relates back to the…

27 March

Retail sales rise despite Brexit

Retail sales increased by 3.7 percent in comparison to February 2016. The quantity bought also increased by 1.4 percent in February in comparrison to January 2017. Online sales have also increased year-on-year by 20.7 percent and it now accounts for approximately 15.3 percent of all retail spending. Commenting on the…

27 March

Five-year-old helps hunt stolen fish

A five-year-old has tried to help a Squire’s Garden Centre, in Badshot Lea, after hearing that ten Koi Carp had been stolen. Harry Morgan was so upset that he drew lots of missing posters. Squire’s were touched by his thoughtful gesture; so to say thank you they invited Harry and…

24 March

Watchdog Pets at Home feature seriously breached Guidelines

The BBC Trust, has found that a 2015 Watchdog programme featuring Pets at Home was in serious breach of the BBC’s own Editorial Guidelines. It found that the feature lacked accuracy and had failed to be impartial or fair in its portrayal of the company. Concluding its report, the BBC…

23 March

Eukanuba launches new pet food

Eukanuba has launched a new pet food, NaturePlus+. NaturePlus+ aims to provide dogs with a complete and balanced meal, with nutrition to suit each life stage from puppy to adult. NaturePlus+ has a high level of animal protein from natural human grade New Zealand lamb. Celine Gustin, senior marketing manager, at Eukanuba…

23 March

Celebrities visit new Bow Wow London Dog Grooming Salon

Bow Wow London Dog Grooming Salon enjoyed a celebrity-packed opening at 17 Little Russell Street, Central London on 22 March 2017. Amanda Holden and Maria Friedman attended the launch along with their four-legged friends, Buddy the Shichon (Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise cross) and Bingy the Shih Tzu. The new dog grooming…

23 March

Huxley Hound creates organic treats using British-grown veg

Backed by the bio-science department of Nottingham University, Huxley Hound has created a distinct meat-free treat for dogs. The new product is made with British grown, dehydrated organic veg. Huxley Hound founder, Mike Deane, said: “Whilst it’s been well known for some while that vegetables and their beneficial nutrients are an…

23 March

New format for BSAVA Congress in 2018

The BSAVA Congress exhibition in the Barclaycard Arena will become three days in 2018. The changes are in response to extensive market research with BSAVA membership and volunteers, delegates, and exhibitors. From Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 April 2018 delegates can see the latest technology, consumables and services on offer in the exhibition,…