Industry News

Oct- 2015 -

20 October

Measom Freer announce new addition

Measom Freer has announced the new addition of the Yin Yang bottle to its range of products. The bottle is uniquely shaped for high impact shelf appeal with two bottles fitting perfectly together just like yin and yang, making it ideal for duo products such as pet shampoo and conditioner.…

19 October

Orbiloc appoints Pedigree Wholesale as exclusive UK distributor

Orbiloc® Danish announced that Pedigree Wholesale is now the exclusive distributor for its high-vis safety lights. “We believe Orbiloc Dog Dual is the best safety light on the market, offering dog owners safety when walking their dog,” said Steve Brown, MD of Pedigree Wholesale. Anette Kristensen, sales and marketing manager…

16 October

Ben Fogle celebrates book launch with Eukanuba

Ben Fogle has announced his latest book ‘Labrador: The Story of the World’s Favourite Dog’ is to be in partnership with Eukanuba. Writer, presenter and long-time dog love Ben Fogle discusses the unique relationship between Labradors and humans, recalling stories of RNIB Labradors, Labradors at war, as working dogs and…

16 October

The Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Discover Dogs event takes place this weekend

This weekend, on 17 and 18 October, hundreds of dogs will be visiting ExCel Exhibition Centre in London for the Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Discover Dogs event. The event, held at the ExCel Exhibition Centre for the first time this year, is aimed at pet owners of all ages. Members of the…

16 October

AQUA 2015 sets new record for visitor attendance

AQUA 2015 has celebrated its most successful show yet. The aquatic and water gardening event welcomed 1,711 visitors to the Telford International Centre on October 14-15 – a nine percent increase on 2013. Over 80 exhibitors, the highest number ever, showcased products and services. The event attracted companies from around the…

16 October

PDSA issues warning after cases of killer parasite rocket by 35 percent in five years

UK dogs affected by killer parasite, lungworm, has rocketed by more than 30 percent in just five years, according to the PDSA. The parasite, spread by slugs and snails, can cause difficulty breathing, weight loss and can even be fatal. And the vet charity today warned this could be just…

15 October

Pets Choice reveals new appointments

Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has added four new staff members to its team. Peter Birch joins the company as head of operations, Charlie Jenkins as brand manager, Ben Windeatt as senior national account manager, and Paschalina Papadogkona as new product development manager. Tony Raeburn, CEO of Pets Choice, said: “Pets Choice is…

15 October

The British Hen Welfare Trust gains another feather in its cap

National hen charity, The British Hen Welfare Trust, is proud to have recently been appointed as official Charity of the Year from October 2015 by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA). The charity will now work alongside the BVNA to raise awareness of keeping hens as backyard pets and raise funds for its…

14 October

AQUA 2015 announces New Product Award winners

AQUA 2015 has announced the winners of its new New Product Awards. More than 100 new items were entered into ten different categories. The panel of aquatic retail judges arrived at the show before 9am on Wednesday, October 14, in order to make their choices. Their decisions took into account a number…

14 October

HOWND partners with Cruelty Free International for October pledge

HOWND, the makers of ethical products for happy hounds, has partnered with Cruelty Free International to promote animal welfare. Both parties will be promoting the ‘Go Cruelty Free’ pledge throughout October, which encourages consumers to only buy products that are ‘Leaping Bunny’ certified – the only internationally recognised accreditation for…