Industry News
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Mar- 2017 -8 March
Two new qualifications launched at Crufts
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of two new City & Guilds Certificates of Technical Competence aimed at professional dog walkers and pet sitters. The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in Dog Walking, and the Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in…
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8 March
Vitalin donates supplies to Scunthorpe Cat Rescue
Vitalin has teamed up with a North Lincolnshire cat rescue centre, to provide it with much needed supplies of Vitalin Super Premium cat food. Scunthorpe Cat Rescue is overwhelmed with rescue cats that arrived for a variety of reasons, from abandonment to a change in family circumstances or sadly sometimes…
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8 March
Czech Republic opportunities for PetQuip members
Members of the PetQuip association can promote their products to buyers in the Czech Republic, following a British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) initiative that enabled PetQuip members to showcase British pet products at the British Embassy in Prague last year. As a follow-up to the showcase, British suppliers of…
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8 March
Vet nurse scoops double award
A Middlewich veterinary nurse has won a double award for helping obese pets loose weight. Katie Hartnoll, head veterinary nurse at Abbeycroft Veterinary Centre in Northwich, will head to a awards ceremony in Kidderminster later this month to receive her trophies. The overall winner will also be revealed at the…
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8 March
Vet nurse scoops double award
A Middlewich veterinary nurse has won a double award for helping obese pets loose weight. Katie Hartnoll, head veterinary nurse at Abbeycroft Veterinary Centre in Northwich, will head to a awards ceremony in Kidderminster later this month to receive her trophies. The overall winner will also be revealed at…
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8 March
Dog Rocks rebrands as Podium Pet Products
Dog Rocks UK Distribution Ltd. has rebranded as ‘Podium Pet Products’. The name change reflects the company’s broader ambition and commitment to growth within international pet markets. CEO Carina Evans said: “Our overarching brand – Podium Pet Products – allows us to strengthen our portfolio and emphasise our commitment to…
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7 March
US pet food company partners with Tesco
US chilled pet food brand Freshpet is working in partnership with Tesco. Freshpet’s range of fresh, natural, less-processed pet food will be available in 300 Tesco stores nationwide, merchandised in unique Freshpet branded chiller cabinets for the pet aisle . Freshpet Co-Founder and Europe’s MD, Cathal Walsh explains: “Freshpet started ten…
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7 March
Forthglade investor backs Pet Food UK
Piper is investing £5m into Pet Food UK, the company behind the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands. Barking Heads for dogs and Meowing Heads for cats are predominantly dry premium natural pet food ranges formulated with the highest quality ingredients sourced from the UK. Today, the Pet Food UK brands are sold…
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6 March
PetSavers offers research grants to vets
PetSavers will release an additional £140,000 in grants to help vets to unlock their ‘inner researcher’, as part of the BSAVA’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The generous gift from the BSAVA’s charitable division will fund four Masters by Research projects, giving vets with enquiring minds the opportunity to investigate aspects of clinical…
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6 March
UK launch for AniForte
German pet brand AniForte is launching in the UK. The brand will cater for the rising numbers of pet owners seeking natural diets for their pets in the UK. AniForte is launching its online shop today with a range including both foods and supplements for dogs, cats and horses. The UK market…
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