Industry News
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Apr- 2016 -28 April
Pooch & Mutt welcomes new team members
Healthy dog food supplier Pooch & Mutt has introduced Louise Rudderham and Ewan Lavender to its team. Operations manager Louise ensures the supply chain runs smoothly and will make sure stock levels and deliveries are carefully managed while assisting with new innovations and products. Ewan joins the team as the…
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28 April
Independent retailers still undecided on Brexit/Bremain
More than a quarter of retailers haven’t yet made up their minds whether to vote to Brexit or to Bremain, according to a new survey among the 6,000 members of the British Independent Retailers Association (bira). Asked the question that will be posed in the referendum, plus a third option (Don’t know)…
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28 April
Torus Bowl wins Vanguard Award
Torus has been named one of three bowls to win the 2016 Vanguard Award, which recognises leadership, category growth and innovation within the US pet industry. “Torus is a unique and exciting solution that sits between a water fountain and travel bowl. The system automatically dispenses filtered water just like…
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28 April
DS Smith joins forces with pet food companies
Pet food companies, Fold Hill Foods and Butcher’s Pet Care, have joined forces with DS Smith to maximise their packaging in order to drive sales. Fold Hill Foods, owner of Laughing Dog pet food, has partnered with DS Smith to provide a retail ready pack whilst Butcher’s Pet Care has incorporated…
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28 April
Biggest ever veterinary profession survey launched
The British Veterinary Association is launching its biggest ever Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey with over 15,000 BVA members invited to share their experience, to mark World Veterinary Day 2016 (30 April). BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey first launched in May 2014 to gather vets’ views on the issues…
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28 April
Lily’s Kitchen launches new vegetarian recipe
Lily’s Kitchen is introducing its first meat-free recipe for dogs, launching to coincide with National Vegetarian Week 16th-22nd May. The British producer has created its Wholesome Veggie Feast 375g tin (rrp £2.49) to help pet owners add some healthy variety to their dog’s diet. With the growing popularity of Meat Free…
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28 April
Overweight pets battle to be named UK’s ‘biggest loser’
Heavy hounds, colossal cats and bulging bunnies have been been unveiled today as they take on the ultimate pet weight-loss challenge- the PDSA Pet Fit Club. This year’s 13 pets – who together weigh a staggering 296kg (46st 8lb) – have been selected to compete in the UK’s foremost pet…
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27 April
Councils fail to use the latest advice on pet shop inspections
Barely half of councils that licence pet shops are using the most up-to-date advice on how to do this, according to a new report from the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA). The Association found that at least one of 400 councils did not seem to be aware they were the licensing authority…
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27 April
Kennel club launches guide to tackle pet obesity
The Kennel Club has launched a comprehensive guide to help dog owners tackle the nation’s growing canine obesity problem. To combat overweight pets, the Kennel Club has launched a new information guide to assist owners of overweight dogs in managing their pet’s weight. The guide discusses how to tell if a dog…
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27 April
New chair of British Dog Grooming Association
Kelly Davis LCGI GMG has been unanimously elected by the The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) committee as its new chair. Stuart Simons, who has been the chair for the last two years, steps down at the end of this tenure to vice-chair following a recent house move to the…
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