Industry News
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Mar- 2016 -30 March
National Living Wage comes into force in April
The Forum of Private Business has reminded companies to prepare for the introduction of the National Living Wage which takes place from April 1 (depending on when the payroll period begins). The headline rate will increase to £7.20. Business owners also need to check that that changes to salary sacrifice schemes…
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29 March
Pets Corner opens new store in Ullesthorpe
Retail chain, Pets Corner, opened a new store in Ullesthorpe on March 25 2016. 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 farming range. Free parking is available, as well as a free health…
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24 March
Almost 500,000 dogs still fed chocolate, warns PDSA
UK veterinary charity, the PDSA, has warned that nearly half a million dogs are still being fed human chocolate, which can be deadly to them. PDSA vets say they are bracing themselves for the annual increase in admissions for chocolate poisoning cases over the Easter period. The charity’s latest PDSA…
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24 March
RSPCA names new Chief Executive
The RSPCA has named its new Chief Executive. Jeremy Cooper will assume the role on April 4 2016. The position has remained unfilled for two years. Jeremy is currently the Chief Executive of RSPCA Assured, the charity’s food label. In statement released on the RSPCA’s website he said: “The RSPCA…
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24 March
Forthglade reveals new rebrand
In March 2016, Forthglade unveiled a full product rebrand across its range of pet foods for cats and dogs. The Devon based company has revealed a new contemporary look set to roll out in June. To further support differentiation between Forthglade’s complete and complementary ranges there will be two packaging…
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24 March
The Company of Animals named ‘Brand of the Year’ by independent pet retailers
The Company of Animals has been been named Recommended Retailer Brand of The Year 2016 at the PATS Trade Show. Dr Roger Mugford, Company of Animals CEO, said, “We are thrilled to be recognised as the PPM Brand of the Year 2016. At The Company of Animals we are obsessed with the…
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24 March
Laughing Dog launches Grain Free Baked Mixer Meal
Laughing Dog has launched the first ever Grain Free Baked Mixer Meal. The new product is slowly-baked at Laughing Dog’s family-run farm in the Lincolnshire Fens. The mixer meals are a complementary product designed to feed alongside fresh meat, tinned or wet foods or as part of a BARF diet…
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23 March
Revealed! PATS Sandown’s New Product Award winners
Information courtesy of Neil Pope. The winners of the PATS Sandown 2016 New Product Awards were named on March 22, 2016. A team of expert pet retail judges arrived at the show before 9am to make their choices. Here is a full list of the winners together with the judges’ comments: CAT…
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22 March
Life-saving dog awarded animals’ OBE
Newfoundland dog, Whizz, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE. The brave pooch, who saved nine people and a dog from drowning throughout his decade-long water rescue career, passed away earlier this month, aged 12. As well as being a water rescuer, Whizz, worked alongside…
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22 March
Vets warn of Easter danger to dogs
Almost half of vets (45 percent) treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). UK vets have warned dog owners to keep Easter treats away from pets in 2016. Despite an increase in awareness, the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed that…
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