Industry News

Pet owners’ unwillingness to compromise boosts market growth

Research shows that pet owners’ unwillingness to compromise, as well as an expansion in the grooming market has influenced the industry and forecasts possible growth in the next few years. AMA Research has published the ninth edition of the ‘Pet Accessories Market Report – UK 2015-2019 Analysis’. This report includes up to date…

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New Doggy beer available now

WOOF&BREW, the makers of herbal doggy teas tonics and treats has launched ‘Bottom Sniffer’ – a new doggy beer. With a 96 percent palatability approval rate, ‘Bottom Sniffer’ provides the ultimate refreshment and treat for dogs and offers owners the chance to have a beer with their best mate. (Humans need to buy…

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Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Award winners announced

  The winners of the Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Animal Charity Awards were announced this week in a glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole. Petplan’s head of marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy, comments: “We’re delighted to announce the deserving winners of the Animal Charity Awards 2016. All…

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Harry Eckman of Changes for Animals celebrates award

Harry Eckman of Changes for Animals is celebrating winning International Cat Care’s annual Cat Welfare Award. He received the plaudit at the Ceva Welfare Awards on April 6, 2016, at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. Claire Bessant, Chief Executive of International Cat Care handed over the award. She commented, ‘Harry has…

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The Company of Animals acquires Pet Head

Pet training and behaviour product provider, The Company of Animals, has acquired the worldwide brand, product and distribution rights for the Pet Head brand from Pet Head Inc. “Pet Head is one of the most recognized pet grooming brands in the world, synonymous with high quality pet shampoos and loved by pet…

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Animal carer collects award for dedicating her life

A Leicester charity trustee who has dedicated her life to the care and well-being of animals has collected a special recognition award from the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) after being nominated by her colleagues at Leicester Animal Aid. Anne Martin, described by colleagues as “a humble, compassionate…

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Natures Menu expands its team

Natures Menu has embarked on a new project to improve its in-store branding and positioning. “Having trialled a selection of new point of sale materials in a number of flagship stores during 2015 we’re now beginning to roll out our new branding and merchandise to our stockists across the country,” says Emily Cannon,…

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RSPCA releases video of man punching dog

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a man was captured on camera punching a dog. On April 17, a member of the public was parked up at the seafront in Margate, Kent, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. He saw a man leading a black…

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Natures Menu launches 11 new pet food products

Norfolk based pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu, plans to release a selection of new products in May 2016. 11 new items will be added to its Premium Country Hunter Range. The new varieties will be made to an improved recipe and are coming to Natures Menu Country Hunter Raw Superfood Complete Meals and 600g Country Hunter…

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London Stock Exchange success for pet food company

Town and Country Petfoods has been named one of the country’s most inspiring businesses by the London Stock Exchange. The firm has been recognised in the latest edition of the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report, which celebrates the country’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium…

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