Industry News

Jul- 2016 -

14 July

Aldi launches new premium pet food range

Discount supermarket, Aldi, is extending its pet food range with a new premium hypoallergenic dog food, as well as new packaging designs for its existing cat food. Aldi will be launching Langham’s Complete Dry Dog Food, an advanced nutrition hypoallergenic premium dog food typically only stocked in pet specialists, in stores across…

14 July

Emaciated dog finds happiness

An emaciated dog who has passed from owner to owner has finally found happiness at his new home, after being rescued by The Mayhew Animal Home. When officers first discovered ten year old Labrador and collie cross, Ben, he was emaciated and living in poor conditions. Three months later, with the help…

13 July

Rise in consumer gardening expected

Consumers are becoming more connected with the great outdoors thanks to smarter use of their time, and due to a recent study revealing the health benefits of gardening¹, a rise in the number of green fingers is anticipated, according to Glee. Landscaping has been proven to enlarge financial wealth to…

13 July

Mr Fothergill’s launches improved displays in 2017 retail range

A new, striking presentation from Mr Fothergill’s will reach retailers in 2017. Next year’s retail range aims to help stockists maximise their floor-space and improve turnover and profit. Eye-catching new header and footer boards will draw attention to larger seed collections. These can sit alongside those of sister-brand Johnsons, or stand…

13 July

Nature’s Energy now available in sachets

Nature’s Energy is now available in convenient sachets to promote a balanced amount of nutrients. The product is a palatable chew containing nutrients, in order to supplement a pet’s dietary requirements or specific needs. These include Joint support in dogs and cats Multi-vitamin for dogs Bladder support, hairball relief in…

13 July

HTA National Plant Show named ‘Exhibition of the Year’

The HTA National Plant Show was dubbed ‘Exhibition of the Year’, by the Trade Association Forum 2016 Best Practice Awards on July 6. The Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards are supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and offer members the opportunity display their achievements. The HTA National Plant Show, which took…

13 July

Further details for Glee 2016 announced

Garden retailers, garden designers, landscapers and builders’ merchants looking to build their business will be heading to Glee 2016 on September 12-14 at NEC Birmingham. With just a few weeks to go until the doors open on the 2016 show i2i’s Matthew Mein, event director at Glee, shares further details on what…

13 July

Queen spent £675,000 on corgis, claims TotallyMoney.com

According to research by credit comparison site TotallyMoney.com, the Queen has spent over £675,000 on her corgis during her lifetime. TotallyMoney.com has released a cost calculator http://www.totallymoney.com/cost-of-pets/. It aims to help owners realistically estimate the amount they should put aside to spend on their pet throughout the furry companion’s lifespan. The company worked out that…

13 July

New online directory for bricks and mortar pet stores

PetProducts.com is a new global directory for pet products, stores and services. The recently launched multi-platform service helps connect pet owners with pet professionals in their own communities. PetProducts.com aims to turn online experiences into offline purchases. It hopes to lead web users to brick and mortar pet stores and maintain the sense of trust and personalised…

13 July

SuperZoo aims for record exhibitor numbers

SuperZoo is predicting record numbers of exhibitors. The North American pet trade show is produced by the World Pet Association (WPA) and takes place in Las Vegas on August 2-4. The event hopes to see 1,000 exhibitors showcasing goods and services at its venue, Mandalay Bay. “We expect SuperZoo to remain the largest show in…