Industry News
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May- 2024 -23 May
CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market
The CMA has today (23 May 2024) confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into the £5bn veterinary sector and published tips to help pet owners struggling with vet costs now. The news follows an initial review last September which prompted 56,000 responses to a call from pet owners…
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22 May
General election called for 4 July
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a general election will take place on Thursday 4 July. The prime minister informed the cabinet of his plans in a meeting held this afternoon (22 May). As a result the parliament will be dissolved next week. Sunak had previously confirmed that an…
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22 May
Scoff Paper partners with John Lewis and other retailers
Scoff Paper has partnered with John Lewis, Butternut Box and Daylesford Organic, to create the exclusive ‘In Cahoots’ product ranges. The company makes edible cards for dogs for celebrations such as birthdays and other special occasions, in flavours including chicken, bacon and cheese. Following a successful instore trial in four…
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22 May
Nova Dog Chews launches Bone Broth and Sauce
Nova Dog Chews has announced the launch of two new products, Bone Broth and Sauce. These products are 100% natural and help to boost your pet’s hydration and enrichment. The products are rich in collagen, chondroitin and glucosamine, which aid to lubricate and reduce inflammation in joints, promote glossy fur,…
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21 May
LVS to launch sustainable hospital
Linnaeus-owned London Vet Specialists (LVS) is set to open its 12,000 sq ft state-of-the- art animal hospital in Hammersmith. The new site will include vinyl flooring which is made from 25% to 39.5% recycled materials, plus ceiling tiles that are manufactured from fully recyclable stone wool. Meanwhile, worktops are made…
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21 May
Ikea launches first-ever pet range
Ikea UK has announced the launch of its first ever pet furniture range, Utsadd. The Utsadd collection has been developed with input from veterinarians and pet product experts. The resulting 29-piece range was developed around the four most common activities that cats and dogs do at home – eating, sleeping,…
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20 May
Mutneys Professional Pet Care becomes For All DogKind stockists
Mutneys Professional Pet Care has become stockists for For All DogKind’s ethical dog grooming products. Using essential oils and extracts, For All DogKind provides natural dog shampoos, scents and treatments for all skin and coat types that can be used as often as required. For All DogKind was established when…
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20 May
Cresilon announces Vetigel international distribution agreement
Cresilon has announced that it has reached an agreement with Veterinary Instrumentation (Vi), to distribute Vetigel in the UK and Europe. The haemostatic gel is to be sold directly to veterinary surgeons in the UK and throughout Europe. Based in the UK, Vi is part of the Covetrus animal health…
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17 May
PIF announces Innovation Award contenders
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced 14 finalists for its Innovation of the Year Award, set to headline its Business of Pets conference in June. The brands included are; Boil and Broth, Doggi, DotDotPet, EasyEat, Hemp Heros, MorePaws, Muddy Paws, Paws Drinks, Pawer Water, Pettle Pets, Poorly Paws,…
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17 May
Pets Pantry NW secures £150k funding to acquire Stockton Heath pet store
Warrington-based Pets Pantry NW Limited, a newly formed company, has secured £150,000 in funding from River Capital’s Business Growth Loan Fund to acquire the trade and assets of Pets Pantry, a long-standing retail pet store in Stockton Heath. The acquisition will be led by Georgina Egerton and Ellis Walker, two…
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