Industry News
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Jul- 2016 -27 July
Forthglade sponsors guide dog puppy
Devon based natural pet food firm, Forthglade, is sponsoring its very own guide dog puppy. Guide Dogs was announced as Forthglade’s leading charity this year. The pet food company hopes to raise awareness of the organisation. Ruby, a flat coated retriever, is the newest addition to the Forthglade family. The company…
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27 July
Deco-Pak manager raises money
Deco-Pak has raised over £1000 for a hospice close to its heart. The staff of Hipperholme based decorative aggregates and bird box suppliers, Deco–Pak, joined over 1,600 runners in a 5k colour run to raise money for Overgate Hospice in Elland. The event took place on at the beginning of…
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27 July
Forthglade sponsors guide dog puppy
Devon based natural pet food firm, Forthglade, is sponsoring its very own guide dog puppy. Guide Dogs was named Forthglade’s leading charity this year. The pet food company hopes to raise awareness of the organisation. Ruby, a flat coated retriever, is the newest addition to the Forthglade family. The company will be eagerly…
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27 July
UK pet food delivery app launched
A Leeds based company has launched a pet food delivery app. Sponsored by (Nestlé) Purina, the Monster Pet Supplies – Pet Food Delivery App aims to give pet owners a super quick, hassle free shopping experience to order their pet’s favourites at the touch of a button. Encouraging uptake of the…
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27 July
Profits double for pet food manufacturer
Pre-tax profits have more than doubled for an international manufacturer and distributor of wild bird and pet food products as revenues exceeded the £10m mark, recently filed accounts have revealed. Unipet International posted turnover of £10.8m for the year ended 30 November 2015, an increase of about 22 percent of…
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27 July
Veterinary advice on new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease
A new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease has been identified in rabbits in the UK. The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are issuing the following advice for practices who may not be familiar with the recent developments of…
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27 July
Pond barley straw is not a biocide, confirms HSE
Chopped barley straw made into pouches for ponds is no longer covered by the Biocides Regulation in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive. The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association used an exemption made for chopped lavender flowers bagged to repel moths to argue the case for barley straw,…
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26 July
NatWest and RBS could introduce charges for business customers
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which owns NatWest, has said small businesses could be forced to pay charges on credit balances if interest rates dip below zero. The BBC reported that 1.3 million NatWest and RBS business and commercial customers received a letter outlining the potential changes. Personal customers’ accounts will not be…
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26 July
Forecast of rise in pet fish sales
‘Children charmed by the heroine of new family film Finding Dory will spark a wave of fresh interest in pet fish ownership’, according to experts from AQUARIAN. As cinemas welcome thousands of youngsters to screenings of Pixar’s animated fish tale, the sequel to 2003’s Finding Nemo, AQUARIAN scientists are encouraging…
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26 July
Garland / Worth Gardening launches over 100 new products at Glee 2016
Garland / Worth Gardening will be launching over 100 new products at Glee 2016. The company’s new ranges of garden care items can be found at Hall 18, Stand H10-K11. New products showcased at the event will include range of 12 water butts and two composters. Also included are fleece and fabric, tarpaulins packed…
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