Industry News

Oct- 2016 -

17 October

Charity pushes forwards with hen re-homing centre

A hen charity has been given the green light to build a new re-homing centre. The British Hen Welfare Trust was given the go ahead by North Devon Council on October 14. The centre will be built at the organisation’s base near South Molton, known as Hen Central, from spring 2017.…

17 October

RSPCA fears hundreds of bonfire night calls

The RSPCA expects to receive hundreds of calls during the firework period in 2016. Over the last few years, the charity has been contacted multiple times in October and November in connection to fireworks. 2015: 436 calls 2014: 364 calls 2013: 310 calls 2012: 326 calls Retailers can help pet…

17 October

New fellows for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will celebrate success within the industry by honouring four Canine Health Schemes (CHS) scrutineers with fellowships. The fellowships recognise veterinary surgeons who have contributed to clinical practice, veterinary knowledge or the veterinary profession. They have done so by showing leadership and advancing knowledge and public understanding of…

14 October

Two baby iguanas stolen from pet shop

Two baby iguanas have been stolen from a Nuneaton pet shop. Martins Pet Supplies discovered the two were missing on Wednesday 12th. A statement on the shops facebook page read: “This morning (Wednesday 12th) somebody has BROKEN into the vivariums and STOLEN one baby green iguana and one baby red…

14 October

Canagan wins GIMA PetQuip Export Achievement Award

Pet food brand, Canagan, has scooped up GIMA’S PetQuip Export Achievement Award. The award was designed to recognise success in selling British pet care products in international markets. Part of the Symply Group, Canagan initially targeted export markets at large scale pet food exhibitions Interzoo Germany and Zoomark Italy. Since its launch in 2012,…

14 October

CASCO Pet expands factory premises

CASCO Pet is expanding its production footprint by 65 percent. Following a continuing increase in global sales, the company has announced an expansion to its factory premises in Portugal. CASCO Pet aims to use the opportunity to further deploy its lean manufacturing strategy, at the same time increasing production capacity and output. It believes expansion will benefit its regional manufacturing…

14 October

ROYAL CANIN® helps to promote the Guide Dogs charity

ROYAL CANIN® and the Guide Dogs charity are launching a retail promotion and social media campaign. They’ll be building greater awareness of the work that Guide Dogs does in helping people with sight loss enjoy confidence and independence. 8,000 UK guide dogs are now fed on ROYAL CANIN® food…

14 October

New database and website coordinator joins Ancol

Ancol has welcomed Charlotte Parkes as the company’s new database and website coordinator. Charlie’s role will include product data management. She will manage the customer database, update the Ancol website and develop new concepts with the Ancol NPD team. She will also be responsible for Ancol’s Facebook page and support PR and…

14 October

Customers flock to new aquatic store

A Swindon aquatic specialist caused waves as it opened a brand new store. Aqualush, a premier marine centre (with tropical fish, plants and a variety of aquatic products available) based in BSS House, was opened by local North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson. The store provides a selections of fish, stunning corals, equipment, food, aquatic life…

13 October

Tetra relaunches its gel fish food

Tetra has refreshed its popular FreshDelica gel food in a newly developed 80g tube for an even easier feeding experience. The new tube packaging is quick and mess-free, offering food which is preserved for up to four weeks after opening without the need to refrigerate. Tetra FreshDelica brine shrimps and…