Industry News

New regulatory body authorised to maintain a register of SQPs

A new regulatory body has been authorised to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPS). The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has authorised VetSkill to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) to prescribe and supply POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines. VetSkill is an Ofqual approved awarding organisation that…

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Fashion show aims to raise awareness for charity

A sustainable fashion show is hoping to raise awareness for pet charity, Blue Cross. A team of Regent’s University London students and staff are organising a fashion show and catwalk. Titled ‘A Sustainable Future,’ the show will take place on Thursday 15 December at the University’s Marylebone Theatre, and will…

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Pet boarding sector shows growth

The pet boarding industry is growing steadily with the number of licences issued by local authorities increasing year on year, according to initial findings revealed by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). A Freedom of Information request in June to nearly 400 councils, found that the average number of licensed kennels and catteries has…

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Bucktons and Nature’s Feast brands will showcase new products at PATS Telford

Bucktons and Nature’s Feast will be attending PATS Telford on September 25-26. The brands will showcase new products and merchandising solutions directly to the trade. Nature’s Feast recently launched a new small animal food collection. It features a range of food, treats and hay for rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, an area which represents…

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Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.   The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…

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£10,000 reward offered for stolen macaws

A £10,000 reward has been offered for the return of three brightly coloured birds stolen from a pub in St Mary Hoo in Kent. Three robbers broke into the Fenn Bell Inn pub in St Mary Hoo on September 11 and stole two loved macaws.   A blue and gold…

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Wyevale Nurseries sees 45 percent increase from garden design sector

  A nursery in Hereford has announced that it has seen a 45 percent increase in sales year-on-year this month (September, 2016) from the garden design sector. Wyevale Nurseries believes it has seen this growth in sales from the garden design market with more people moving away from DIY to…

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New Biologically Appropriate ACANA Classics

New pet food, ACANA Classics, contains nourishing meat or fish proteins, sourced from farmers and fishermen who are known and trusted by the brand. The key features are 50 percent meat, one third fresh or raw meat and a variety of three meats all in whole prey ratios of meat, organs…

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Scruffs® to launch new collection at PATS 2016

Pet bed specialists Scruffs® will launch a new collection of Thermal Dog Jackets, at the PATS 2016 trade show on September 25-26. Scruffs®’ group sales director Dubby Klyne said: “The Thermal series of bedding is one of our best-selling collections throughout the winter, so we’re very excited to be launching a…

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Pets Corner is a finalist in two National Business Award categories

Family owned retailer, Pets Corner, has been shortlisted in two categories of the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. Pets Corner is a finalist for The Customer Focus Award and the Lloyds Bank Positive Social Impact Award. Hundreds of businesses entered or were nominated across 18 award categories. Finalists must deliver…

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