Industry News
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Mar- 2016 -9 March
Zero hour contracts on the rise
The amount of people who said they were on a contract that guaranteed no minimum hours has risen to 801,000, according to the Office of National Statistics. This covers 2.5 percent of the employed workforce in the UK, up from 2.3 percent in the same period of 2014. ONS statistician Nick Palmer…
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9 March
Nature’s Harvest Elite launches small dog and cat ranges
Judge’s Choice Petfood Ltd has launched the Small Dog Elite range of complete grain free wet food for adult small breed dogs. It’s accompanied by a new range of complete wet food, Elite for Cats. Nature’s Harvest Small Dog Elite and Elite for Cats are manufactured in the UK with…
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9 March
Government faces problems with Sunday trading hours vote
The government could struggle to extend Sunday trading hours in England and Wales following upset from the Scottish National Party and Conservative backbenchers. MPs will cast their vote on handing over the controls of Sunday trading hours to local councils which could see an increase in opening hours of up…
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9 March
PATS Sandown will be host to impressive new exhibitors
PATS Sandown is set to be even popular this year with a host of new and international exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their 2016 launches over two action packed days on March 22-23. A total of 140 companies will be showcasing their new products,…
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9 March
Pooch & Mutt joins forces with Innovation Sports
Dog food specialist Pooch & Mutt has teamed up with running and outdoor event planning experts, Innovation Sports. The healthy pet food company will be promoting its naturally powered pet food at Innovation Sports’ 15k, 10k, 5k and 2k races and fitness corporate days out across London. The Pooch & Mutt Events team…
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8 March
New website launched to boost awareness of compulsory microchipping
The Kennel Club and Petlog has launched www.chipitcheckit.co.uk, a new website to help make the new law regarding the compulsory microchipping of dogs as straightforward as possible for dog owners. The website is a one-stop shop for everything owners need to know about compulsory microchipping, from checking a microchip to advice,…
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8 March
Pet charity urges owners to quit smoking for pets’ sake
Rooney the dog, from London, who developed a ‘smokers’ cough’ is now almost completely cured – less than 12 months after his owner kicked the habit. Kathleen Dove, 68, who had smoked up to 20 cigarettes a day from the age of 15, immediately quit when the PDSA warned it…
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8 March
New ACANA Heritage range
Champion Petfoods has revealed its new ACANA Heritage range. ACANA Heritage replaces the ACANA Classics, with product names and colour coded bags unchanged but with more meat, more fresh meat, no grain, potato or starch and the need for only one added zinc supplement. The only name change in the…
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8 March
New Hale Barns store for Pets Corner
Pets Corner has opened a new store in The Square, Hale Barns, Trafford. The launch, which created four new jobs, took place on March 5. The store will stock an extensive range of naturally sourced, quality items for a variety of furry, feathered and scaly companions including a small home…
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8 March
Webbox launches new grain free range
Webbox pet food has created a new range of products for dogs. Webbox Grain Free Complete includes both wet and dry varieties and offers a premium food for dogs that suffer from grain or gluten intolerances. The range uses potato and sweet potato as alternative carbohydrate sources. Webbox Grain Free is hypoallergenic and…
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