Industry News
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Aug- 2016 -9 August
Knutsford garden centre closes its doors
A Knutsford garden centre is due to close following a “lack of sales”and too many people “supporting google and ebay”. All-in-one, a family-run business, closed its doors after a drop in footfall caused financially problems. Jason Stafford, chairman of All-In-One told the Knutsford Guardian: “It didn’t make any money”. “A…
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9 August
Unipet achieves A grade accreditation
Unipet has achieved an ‘A’ grade accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for its suet based wild bird complementary feed products. Following months of hard work and the continued efforts from every individual in the business, the company is now officially recognised as a certificated supplier as part of the BRC Global Standards Food Safety…
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9 August
PFMA will attend PATS for the first time
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) will be attending PATS Telford 2016, 25-26 September for the first time. The PFMA team is taking Stand C53 to reinforce its educational messages following ‘The Truth about Pet Food’ campaign. The organisation will be offering members of the trade the chance to win £100…
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9 August
No Bend pet bowl trials with major retailer
The team behind No Bend Pet Bowl have confirmed a six week store trial with a major retail group. Trials within The Southern Co-operative start this September and run into October. The move comes after the Northampton based manufacturer and distributor of the innovative pet feeding product, recently announced a new…
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9 August
New report highlights problems with Dangerous Dogs Act
A new report from the RSPCA has exposed the flaws and ‘ineffectiveness’ of the breed specific law. The report, Breed Specific Legislation: A Dog’s Dinner, highlights that the RSPCA believes “Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has failed to meet its goals of improving public safety by reducing the number of dog bites…
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8 August
Wahl UK supports Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
23 professional clippers and trimmers, along with new blades and accessories have been donated to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home by clipper manufacturer Wahl (UK) Ltd. The UK based company was approached by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to supply some new clippers and trimmers for the vet clinic. Happy to help, Wahl…
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8 August
Eukanuba advises retailers about obesity
The number of overweight and obese pets continues to rise in the UK. Kellie Ceccarelli, the veterinary training manager for Eukanuba, shares her top tips on how you can advise pet owners to keep an eye on their dog’s waistline so they can live a long, happy and healthy life. 1.…
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8 August
Thieves steal from Trophy Pet Foods franchisee
A Trophy Pet Foods franchisee has been left out of pocket after thieves took thousands of pounds worth of equipment. Dave Hume had his van stolen from outside his house, in County Durham, overnight on July 27. When he woke up at 6am he noticed the Ford Transit was missing.…
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5 August
ACANA release new food
ACANA has released a brand new range of biologically appropriate food named ‘Classics’. Brimming with meat or fish, the key features are 50 percent meat, 1/3 fresh or raw and a variety of three meats all in whole prey ratios of meat, organs and cartilage. ACANA Classics are protein-rich and carbohydrate-limited. That’s…
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5 August
Fire crews rescue a man trapped at a garden centre
A man had to be rescued after he fell two metres and became trapped upside down at Windlesham Garden Centre. The man was believed to have been on top of a container before he fell in the gap in between two shipping containers and became trapped upside down. He is…
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