Industry News
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Jul- 2016 -28 July
Tetra presented with innovation award
Tetra’s research and development department has received the “Innovation through Research” award by the Association for the Promotion of German Science and Humanities for the second time. As the only aquatics company to win this achievement, the award recognises the outstanding work carried out by a highly qualified team of…
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28 July
Arson attack at garden centre causes thousands of pounds of damage
Thousands of pounds of damage has been caused by an arson attack at a North Wales garden centre. Bellis Brothers in Holt were targetted by vandels who set fire to the strawberry tunnels in the pick-your-own-fruit section. Police have launched an investigation into the attack on Monday. A spokesman for…
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28 July
Popular pond plant banned from sale
A popular pond plant, water hyacinth, has been banned from long-term saying following the European Commission publishing its list of species of EU wide concern, as part of the Invasive Alien Species Regulation. The list effectively bans long-term sale of water hyacinth, a popular pond plant in the UK, along with…
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28 July
Kitten caught in washing machine ordeal
A Nottingham based kitten has been nominated for the PDSA Pet Survivor Awards 2016 after getting accidentally trapped in the washing machine. Bengal crossbreed, Bobby, climbed unnoticed in among the washing and made himself comfy. But his peaceful snooze quickly turned into a nightmare when his loving owner, Lisa Keefe, unwittingly…
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28 July
Red-eared sliders banned in the UK
Red-eared sliders as well as five other popular aquatic plant species, have been banned from long-term sale. The decision follows the European Commission publishing its list of species of EU wide concern, as part of the Invasive Alien Species Regulation. The list effectively bans long-term sale of water hyacinth, a popular…
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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 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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