Industry News
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Dec- 2016 -6 December
Cotswold RAW is finalist at 2016 Growing Business Awards
Cotswold RAW came close to winning a gong at the Prestigious Growing Business awards on November 30, 2016. To get so close to CBI/Amazon sponsored winner’s enclosure was no mean feat, especially when taking on (among others) Rick Stein’s favourite organic broth, Northern Ireland’s most magnificent mash and the last…
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6 December
Dog kibble company honoured for strong ethics
Dog kibble manufacture Edgard & Cooper has been added to the Top Ethical Companies section of The Good Shopping Guide. The business has received a high-ranking Ethical Company Index of 86 from The Ethical Company Organisation. Edgard & Cooper was inspired by two dogs of the same name. The company’s three human entrepreneurs developed…
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6 December
Swedencare AB acquires Irish company to boost global expansion
Swedencare AB, the manufacturer of ProDen PlaqueOff Animal, has acquired the Irish animal healthcare company ‘NutriScience’, a subsidiary of Ecuphar Ltd. The acquisition will give Swedencare an extensive product portfolio in the dog, cat and the equine segments, a production facility in Ireland and a vast global distribution network. Swedencare…
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5 December
Pooch & Mutt goes behind the scenes on a famous festive advert
Christmas ad campaigns are big business, with all the big retailers and big brands fighting it out to make the best ad to get the public’s attention. With Pooch & Mutt launching its first Christmas range, the company looked to continue its role as a disruptive challenger brand with the release of a…
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5 December
Evolution Aqua teams up with Aquaforest
Evolution Aqua has announced a new collaboration with marine salt and supplements brand Aquaforest. Working in direct collaboration with Aquaforest Poland, and Aquaforest UK brand manager Greg Dyzma, the entire product portfolio is now available to order for any Evolution Aqua dealer. They can be ordered on their own for marine specialists, or…
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5 December
TECHNIK announces change at the top
TECHNIK has announced that David Newall has joined the company as head of the Veterinary and Animal Charities Division. David brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the animal welfare sector, having previously held senior positions at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Cats Protection. The current director…
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2 December
Pet food and petcare are the least promoted
Pet food and petcare were the least promoted categories, a new study has found, with just 21.2 percent of all products sold on promotion. The latest study released by IRI into the use of promotions by FMCG manufacturers and retailers across Europe, highlights a drop in the proportion of FMCG products…
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2 December
Natural Instinct sponsors Crufts
Natural Instinct will be an official sponsor of Crufts 2017. The announcement follows high levels of interest in the Surrey-based company’s stand in 2016. The last 12 months have included major successes for the raw food manufacturer. Natural Instinct was voted the ‘most trusted petfood manufacturer’ and ‘most welcoming raw food brand’…
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2 December
New service launched for dog lovers
The Kennel Club has launched a new online service that will enable dog lovers to find a range of shows and dog events in their area, using a simple postcode search or breed search to find shows featuring specific breeds of dog. The Find a Dog Show service is available…
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2 December
Another award for dog crèche business
Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has scooped another business award. The small business was crowned Best Customer Service winner at the SME Surrey Business Awards 2016 and received runner-up in the Business Innovation category. This follows hot on the heels of winning the best UK doggy day…
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