Industry News
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Dec- 2015 -18 December
Sir David Attenborough supports nine-year-old Lucy’s fight to save Lemur Leaf Frog
Nine-year-old schoolgirl, Lucy Marland, is to front a global educational campaign, to save one of the world’s rarest frogs. Lucy joined forces with The University of Manchester after coming face to face with a Lemur Leaf Frog, kept at Manchester Museum; one of only a few hundred left anywhere in the…
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17 December
R & E Bamfords recruits a new account manager
North West-based manufacturer and wholesaler, R & E Bamfords has recruited Christian Romeril as its new account manager. Christian has over 20 years’ experience within the pet industry. Firstly managing pet shops and then progressing to field sales with Royal Canin and Agria Pet Insurance. Tony Neve, head of sales said: “As…
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17 December
Whiskas® launches new recipe and design
Whiskas® has announced a new recipe, complete with a pack re-design across the range of its dry cat food. Whiskas® dry has been reformulated to provide new recipes that include the addition of tasty pockets – crunchy parcels with a soft and creamy filling. The new pack design aims to educate…
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17 December
New appointment at Berry Feed Ingredients
Berry Feed Ingredients has strengthened its team with the addition of a new member. Lynette Willoughby has a background in customer service, logistics and account management and will assist company’s continued growth. To find out more about Berry Feed Ingredients go to www.berryfeedingredients.co.uk.
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16 December
Python found freezing on London street
A metre long snake was found close to death after spending the night on a pavement in Hammersmith. The baby Royal Python was found freezing to death and extremely lethargic. Police officers acted quickly and brought the snake to The Mayhew Animal Home in North West London. It’s thought the snake,…
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16 December
Tetra extends bottom-feeding fish food range
Tetra has refreshed its food range with a relaunch and extension of the bottom-feeding wafer food. It includes new ingredients that will appeal to bottom-feeding fish species. The updated range now includes the following products in a new pouch bag design to increase ease of use and lock in freshness:…
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16 December
PATS exhibitions prepares for 2016
Following a record-breaking amount of visitors in 2015 to PATS Telford, organisers of the pet trade exhibition are confident that 2016 will see even greater success for the event. Plans are now in motion for PATS Sandown, which takes place on March 22-23 2016, with over 140 companies within having already secured their stand…
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15 December
Trilanco spends £7m on new facility
Trilanco, the animal health and equestrian products wholesaler, has begun the construction of a new purpose-built facility. The seven million pound project was officially launched on December 11 2015. Trilanco’s new facility will be located at Mill Farm in Kirkham, which is around six miles from its current base. The new six…
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15 December
Ceva’s biggest ever television campaign
Ceva Animal Health is about to launch its biggest ever television campaign. Advertisements will run from Christmas day to January 10 to highlight the benefits of leading veterinary behaviour products, ADAPTIL® and FELIWAY®. Aimed at ABC1 women, the advertisements will air during family films on ITV1, Channel 4, Channel 5, digital channels including E4, Film4,…
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14 December
New key account manager for Pooch & Mutt
South London-based dog food and treat manufacturer, Pooch & Mutt, has announced a new addition to its team. Hannah King joins the company as a key account manager with responsibility for increasing sales and managing e-commerce and pet store chains throughout the UK. She will also support the head of sales with…
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