Industry News
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May- 2016 -12 May
Free trial of new venison training treats
Veni-Dog products is offering its new VenPlus Training Treats free of charge to all pet shops and vets throughout the UK. The pack consists of 6 x 100g tubes of VenPlus treats in an attractive display pack. Each pocket-sized tube contains approximately 240 low calorie venison-based treats that are ideal for training as well…
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12 May
Wagg Foods changes its name and opens new distribution centre
Dry pet food producer, Wagg Foods, has altered its name to Inspired Pet Nutrition. The company’s managing director Richard Page, said: “Wagg is the volume market leader and Harringtons continues to be one of the fastest growing brands in dried dog food* and we will also have some exciting product launches this summer under…
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11 May
Fears raised over series of cat shootings
The RSPCA has appealed for information regarding a series of cat shootings in Essex. On April 20, 15-year-old black cat, Roger, died after being shot, stamped on and thrown into a field in Great Bentley. On 22 April, vets reported a possible shooting to the RSPCA after discovering a pellet while operated on Alfie, a injured…
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11 May
Western Europe’s pet market is set to grow
Western Europe’s pet care market is expected to rise by 2.2 percent in 2016. The statistics were released by Euromonitor International, following research on 54 global markets and over 2,000 brands across countries. The company predicts year-on-year world wide growth, with a 2.2 percent rise in the pet care sector…
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11 May
AmPet Products appoints new national account manager
AmPet Products has welcomed Kate Muncaster to its team, as a national account manager. Kate is a qualified dog groomer, who also competes in sled dog race events. “Passionate about dogs – that just about sums me up,” said Kate. “So the chance to join a company like AmPet Products is fantastic.…
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10 May
£100,000 food donation from Spectrum Brands
Spectrum Brands, owners of the IAMS and Eukanuba brands in the UK and Europe, has made £100,000 of charitable donations to three animal rescue charities. Local shelters across the UK for the Retired Greyhound Trust, RSPCA and Pebbles Legacy will benefit from IAMS and Eukanuba cat and dog food. Annaliese Reekie,…
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10 May
Post-grads learn veterinary techniques
Post graduates in their second year of the Independent Vetcare’s New Graduate Academy have received instruction in Practical Suturing CPD. They’re the first group to take advantage of Vetoquinol’s advanced approach to wet lab CPD. The team followed a day of neurological lectures with a second day’s practical including a 20…
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10 May
Tech company helps retailers capitalise on new trend
Pet brand PetTime aims to tackle the increase in pet obesity by helping owners to maintain pets’ diets via tech devices and a new range food and treats. PetTime’s Hub is a smart treat dispenser with an automated feeder. It uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology and is controlled via a dedicated app. Using PetTime’s range of treats…
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10 May
10 dog breeds ‘too dangerous’ to be a family pet, claims politician
A politician has caused uproar within the pet community in response to him admitting he is responsible for ‘dangerous dogs’ signs that warn of ten breeds ‘too dangerous’ for families. Alan Tobin, current member of Meath County Council, Ireland, claimed on his facebook page “As a dog owner I’m absolutely delighted…
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9 May
Pointer Pet Products relocates to new UK site
Pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd has revealed plans to relocate Rotherham-based Pointer Pet Products to its site in Boston, Lincolnshire. Following its acquisition of Pointer earlier this year, Fold Hill Foods conducted a detailed review into the company’s operations in Rotherham. Fold Hill Foods Ltd belongs to the Grant family,…
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