Industry News

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9 January

Retailer welcomes inventors to pitch

Pets at Home has announced that it is to hold two ‘Innovation Speed Dating’ days in 2017. The Speed Dating Day on Wednesday 1 March will focus on food and treat innovations and the second day, on Wednesday 15 March, will focus on non-food and accessory innovations. The retailer is welcoming inventors,…

6 January

‘Click of a button’ owners cause rise in unwanted pets

Pet owners who were able to purchase puppies at the ‘click of a button’ have been blamed for the upsurge in unwanted pets. Dogs Trust had record numbers of the public handing over pets this Christmas. The charity received a massive 54 percent increase in dogs handed over to its…

4 January

Former Innocent director joins Tails.com

Former Innocent Drinks group operations director, Steve Spall, has joined tails.com as chief operating officer. Spall worked for Innocent for eight years, delivering the supply chain and operating model used. Previously, he also led teams at Tesco, British Gas and Kingfisher. He will be responsible for day to day delivery…

4 January

Crufts sponsor Arden Grange celebrates 20 years in business

Independent premium pet food manufacturer, Arden Grange, will once again be an official sponsor for the world’s biggest dog show, Crufts. The event will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from March 9-12. This year also marks 20 years since Arden Grange started producing its award winning pet foods.…

4 January

Average UK dog is 22 percent overweight, claims retail chain

Pets at Home claims that the average UK dog weighs 22 percent more than its ideal weight. The retail chain’s study also reveals the towns in which pets are most likely to be overweight. The pet retailer analysed the weights of 508,909 dogs across the country. It found that Swinton…

4 January

AQUA 2017 set to be a busy show

AQUA 2017 is aiming hopes high and expects a busy and exciting show in October as the exhibition hall at Telford International Centre will be packed with companies showcasing new products. Show organiser Annie Foord said: “I’m happy to report that the UK’s major exhibitors are again heading for Telford and…

3 January

SureFlap® launches new microchip reader

SureFlap® has launched a handy, pocket-sized microchip reader – the SureSenseä Microchip Reader. The affordable new reader is compatible with all ISO 15-digit (FDX-B) identification microchips and is ideal for use by veterinary and pet care professionals. It is lightweight and ergonomically designed,fits easily into the hand and is easy to…

3 January

Scruffs’ Christmas campaign reached two million people

Manchester-based pet bed specialists Scruffs® is celebrating the success of its Christmas Extravaganza event. The campaign reached over two million people across the globe. The pet-bedding company offered 20 beds of various sizes and shapes to suit all different types of dog breeds. Prizes included Memory Foam, Self-Heating and Super-Absorbent styles of…

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22 December

MedicAnimal welcomes ex-Sainsbury’s head of business development

Justin James has joined MedicAnimal as the new head of product. Justin will play an integral role leading purchasing, range development and category strategy. Justin joins from Sainsbury’s where his most recent role was head of new business development. Justin spent over 20 years at Sainsbury’s as a senior manager responsible…

21 December

Blue Cross reveals donations-powered Christmas tree

Pet charity Blue Cross, has erected a bright blue, 12-foot Christmas tree outside the Blue Cross Rehoming Centre in Burford. Powered by real donations received in the post by the pet charity, the Blue ‘Crossmas’ tree started with just one solitary bulb illuminated. The charity hoped that every light would be switched…