Industry News
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Feb- 2016 -22 February
Will the EU referendum impact on your businesses?
The UK will vote on whether to remain in the European Union on June 23 2016, announced Prime Minister David Cameron. On February 20, Cameron called the first Saturday cabinet meeting since the Falklands War to recommend that the UK stays within a “reformed EU”. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB),…
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22 February
56 percent of all parrot species are in decline
New research indicates that parrots are among the most threatened of all bird species with 28 percent of species classified as globally threatened on the IUCN Red List. Scientists, such as staff from BirdLife International and the Australian National University confirmed that 56 percent of all parrot species are in…
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19 February
Rising ‘humanisation’ of pets boosts fashion and accessories
Pet fashion and accessories is likely to continue to rise as a result of a growing trend of ‘humanisation’ and wearable technology for animals, according to MedicAnimal. Pet fashion items have an extremely long history, with the evidence of dog collars being used as far back as 3100 BC.…
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19 February
PetQuip ‘Meet the Buyers’ event expands with Italian buyers
Pet product buyers from an Italian chain of eight pet shops are to join buyers from Finland and Spain at the next PetQuip and Gardenex ‘Meet the Buyers’ event. The function, held on 2 March 2016 at Lea Marston Hotel in Sutton Coldfield, will also include garden product buyers…
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19 February
SureFlap® unveils new SureFeed® Sealed Pet Bowl
Award winning pet product specialist SureFlap® has revealed its latest feeder. The SureFeed® Sealed Pet Bowl features a motion-activated lid that opens when a pet approaches to reveal the food bowl. The lid then closes onto the sealed bowl when the pet moves away after eating. Suitable for use with wet and dry…
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19 February
ROYAL CANIN® and Guide Dogs reveal new alliance
ROYAL CANIN® and The Guide Dogs charity has announced a new partnership. The decision was taken by Guide Dogs after a careful review of its approach to ensuring that the 8,000 guide dogs that the charity is responsible for feeding get the right nutrition. The pet food company will supply…
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18 February
Crufts 2016 Dog Heroes announced
Four dog heroes are being celebrated for their inspiring canine companionship at the annual Eukanuba Friends for Life competition, run by the Kennel Club. The four dogs which have made the 2016 shortlist were selected by a panel of judges, including dog loving actor Martin Clunes, for their outstanding loyalty…
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18 February
Pets Choice Ltd team up with Earl Transport
Pets Choice Ltd has teamed up with local haulage company, Earl Transport Ltd, to promote its portfolio of brands. The pet food manufacturer known for brands Webbox, Goodwyns and Davies has commissioned a number of new trailer designs which will be seen on ten of Earl Transport’s fleet. Julie Butcher,…
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18 February
Feefo award for Pooch & Mutt
Pooch & Mutt, the maker of natural health food for dogs, has been accredited with the Gold Trusted Merchant award from Feefo, an independent customer review provider. Feefo produces honest consumer-generated ratings and reviews for companies such as The White Company and Expedia. To receive a Gold Trusted Merchant award, Pooch…
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17 February
AmPet welcomes a new team member
AmPet Products has welcomed a new member to its team. Debbie Fitton has joined the company as marketing and PR manager. Dog-lover Debbie has gained national success in Championship level dog shows. She owns a German Pinscher, Tala – Brintala’s Athena at Fourfitz (bred by Karen and Colin Wakefield) and…
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