Industry News

Feb- 2016 -

11 February

PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review

The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage directly with the DEFRA consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England by completing PIF’s online survey on the issue. TheDEFRA consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders based…

8 February

Three puppies dumped and left for dead

Three tiny, neglected puppies were brought into The Mayhew Animal Home on Boxing Day after being found dumped in a box and left for dead by the side of a road. The young, defenceless puppies, aged just a few weeks old, were left out in the cold and rain on…

5 February

PIF seeks YOUR views on licensing

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has welcomed the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing, announced by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at the end of 2015. PIF represents a range of businesses which will directly affected by the outcome of the review. It…

5 February

What’s hot in pet food? Euromonitor’s predictions for 2016

Market intelligence firm, Euromonitor International, has released pet food predictions for 2016. In a recent opinion piece, Paula Flores, Euromonitor International’s head of pet care research, foretells an ongoing increase in ‘pet humanisation’. Flores says the growing trend to treat pets as children has led to an increase in expenditure…

4 February

Dog owners urged to take care during lambing season

Do your customers walk their dogs in rural areas? National Sheep Association (NSA) and the RSPCA have teamed up to urge dog owners to take extra care during lambing season. Every year sheep are killed, maimed and miscarry because of being chased and attacked by dogs. Tony Woodley, RSPCA inspector, said:…

4 February

BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric pulse training collars. The announcement comes in response to the Scottish Government’s current consultation (Nov 6 2015 -Jan 29 2016) on the use of electronic aversive training aids. BVA and…

4 February

Are you ready for 2016’s Bring Your Dog To Work Day?

The third national Bring Your Dog To Work Day will take place on June 24. The event, which is organised by dog grooming product company HOWND, encourages businesses from across the UK to open their doors to employees’ well-behaved pet pooches. Last year, the charitable event trended on twitter with…

4 February

AQUA confirms 2017’s dates and venue

Water gardening and aquatics trade show, AQUA 2017, will take place at the Telford International Centre on October 18-19 2017. Preparations for the biennial event are already underway. Organiser Annie Foord said: “I am delighted with the enthusiasm shown by exhibitors and visitors to our biennial event. “The record-breaking attendance…

3 February

BVA helps vets speak up for animal welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a landmark animal welfare strategy. In an announcement made at its annual London Dinner (3 February), the Association drew attention to the veterinary profession’s unique opportunity to advocate animals’ best interests at individual, community and political levels. Just over half a century since…

3 February

Purina launches gourmet soup for cats

Nestlé Purina’s luxury cat food brand Purina GOURMET® is increasing its range of products for 2016. New additions include GOURMET Soup and continued developments to the GOURMET Mon Petit and Gold ranges. Mark Zaki, PURINA GOURMET senior brand manager, commented: “We are particularly excited about the launch of Gourmet Soup, which responds to a…