Industry News
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May- 2024 -16 May
Pawer Water secures Pets at Home as stockist
Pawer Water has revealed that Pets at Home is set to start stocking its products on its online marketplace this month. The company has stated that this deal represents a “wonderful milestone for the brand” and will allow it to continue to expand. The brand is also preparing to launch…
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16 May
Bella and Duke calls for clearer pet food labelling standards
Pet food and wellbeing company Bella and Duke is calling upon those in the pet food industry to be clearer about what goes into pet food. The call comes after research found three quarters (74%) of pet owners don’t know what ingredients are in the food they feed their pets…
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15 May
Supreme adds Russel Rabbit Hoppies to Tiny Friends Farm treats range
Supreme Petfoods has announced the latest addition to its Tiny Friends Farm Russel Rabbit treats range, Russel Rabbit Hoppies. Joining the ranks of the popular new Loopies and Twiggies which were launched last year, Hoppies made its debut last week at Interzoo 2024, attracting pet industry professionals throughout the show.…
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14 May
Pets Purest launches new Peanut Powder for dogs
Natural pet care brand Pets Purest has launched a brand-new Peanut Powder food topper for dogs, strengthening their growing range of 100% natural treats and supplements. Following the success of peanut powder within the human health sector, Pets Purest are envisaging a similar trend carrying over into the pet market.…
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14 May
Vet market grows as pet ownership continues to increase
The UK’s veterinary market, which comprises 5,331 practices, has risen from £5.04bn in 2021, to £6.3bn in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the number of independent practices acquired by corporate operators. According to RCVS the…
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13 May
Aldi’s Pet Cooling range returns with new additions
Aldi has announced the return of its Keep Your Pet Cool range from 16 May with further products available from 30 May. The stores will be stocked with returning “favourites” including cooling mats and freezable toys, as well as new sprinkler mats and pools. The new Dog Cooling Sprinkler Mat…
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10 May
Hill’s Pet Nutrition profits rise to $199m
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has reported a 9% increase in profits to $199m (£158.7m) for the three months ending 31 March 2024. The pet food company also made up 22% of the parent company Colgate-Palmolive’s sales growth in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, Colgate’s pet division recorded net sales of…
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10 May
Dogstival aiming to cut carbon emissions in half
New Forest dog festival Dogstival is aiming to cut its carbon emissions in half at this year’s event. The festival has announced it will be banning single-use plastics on site as well as using renewable technology to partially-power the event. Dogstival’s renewable technology will include a mix of solar and…
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10 May
Kennelpak partners with Primal Pet Group
Kennelpak, the pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, has announced an exclusive distributor partnership with leading US-based pet foods and treat manufacturer, Primal Pet Group, to supply two new brands for the UK’s fast-growing natural occupier dog chew category.Bringing together two pioneers and leaders in the thriving yak chew…
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9 May
New Veterinary Medicines Regulations to come into force on 17 May
New legislation in Great Britain will make changes to the requirements set out in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013. The legislation to modernise the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (VMR) was introduced in Parliament on the 4 March and made on 25 April by Lord Douglas-Miller. The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.)…
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