Industry News
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Jun- 2024 -10 June
Cat microchipping becomes mandatory
A new legislation has come into force today (10 June) that means all cat owners should have their cats microchipped. The legal deadline was confirmed in legislation laid in March 2023 giving owners over a year to comply with the new requirements. Failing to comply with the law could see…
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7 June
ADM launches into European market with seven product formulas
ADM, human and animal global nutrition brand, has announced its European launch with the seven turnkey pet product formulas, including soft chews and supplement powder now available in the UK. Leveraging its large portfolio of ingredients, formulation expertise, end-to-end support and ongoing clinical research, the new soft chew and supplement…
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6 June
Accord Animal Health launches Vivinicord Chews
Accord Animal Health has announced the launch of Vivinicord Chews, a natural dental chew for pets. Accord stated that the chews provide a “unique combination of scientifically proven natural ingredients to support oral health”. The company claims they fight at a physical and cellular level against gum infections, deodorise the…
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6 June
Pets’ Kitchen announces Vet’s Kitchen sale to focus on vet services
Pets’ Kitchen Ltd has announced the sale of the Vet’s Kitchen division to Pets Choice, allowing it to focus on its Vet’s Klinic veterinary practices. The Vet’s Kitchen brand, which primarily operates in dry dog and cat food, will join Pets Choice’s family of pet brand offerings, which include Webbox,…
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5 June
KatKin welcomes first chief marketing officer
Fresh cat food brand KatKin has announced the appointment of Lloyd Page as its first chief marketing officer. Most recently Page was CMO at Motorway, where he played a lead role in securing series B and C funding rounds. He has also held senior roles at Moneysupermarket Group, where he…
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5 June
Doggy Doggy Yum Yum launches new recipe and manufacturing plant
Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has announced the launch of a new frozen treat by artisan ice cream company, Baboo Gelato and manufactured in-house in its new purpose-built premises at the company’s Dorset base. The new ice cream is made with 100% peanut butter (with no xylitol), bananas and uses coconut…
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4 June
UK sales slightly increase by 0.7% in May
UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% year on year in May, against a growth of 3.9% in May 2023. This was above the 3-month average growth of 0.3% and below the 12-month average growth of 2.0%. Food sales increased 3.6% year on year over the three months to May,…
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4 June
H&H Group launches Zesty Paws in UK and Europe
Global family nutrition company H&H Group is broadening its pet nutrition and care presence with the launch of pet supplement brand, Zesty Paws, in the UK and Europe. Launched in Florida in 2014, Zesty Paws was acquired by H&H Group in August 2021, signifying the group’s continued growth into pet…
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3 June
The Innocent Hound launches limited edition Game picnic bars
The Innocent Hound has announced the launch of its brand new, limited edition Game Picnic Bars. These hand-crafted treats, made in Yorkshire, feature 30% British venison and 30% British duck, enhanced with cranberry and rosehip. The bars are gently air-dried to retain their nutrients and flavour, and each package of…
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May- 2024 -31 May
Pet Sustainability Coalition launches packaging legislation tracker
The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has announced the launch of its new Packaging Legislation Tracker. The tool offers an immediate overview of the latest regulations, broken down by region, to help forecast potential increases in costs. The streamlined tool provides specific information about each regulation, how it affects operations, and…
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