Industry News
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May- 2024 -9 May
Customers at risk of being overcharged for microchips, warns Jollyes
Jollyes has warned that cat owners could end up paying four times over the odds to have their cat microchipped. The service was found to be as expensive as £54.30 at one of the big six vet chains in a survey conducted at two locations where Jollyes is opening new…
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8 May
Pets Choice appoints new export business unit controller
Pets Choice has announced the appointment of Chris Keithtley as its new export business unit controller. He has extensive knowledge having been in the industry for over 18 years developing partnerships worldwide for businesses such as Petface, Leisuregrow and Gardman. Tony Raeburn, Pets Choice CEO, said: “I am delighted that…
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8 May
Zooplus appoints new chief financial officer
European online pet platform Zooplus has appointed Steffen Schüller as chief financial officer and member of the management board and executive committee. Schüller joins Zooplus as of May to ensure a smooth transition period. Effective 6 June, he will take over the CFO role from Andreas Maueröder, who decided not…
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7 May
PetSafe launches GPS dog fence and tracking collar
PetSafe has announced the launch of a new portable GPS dog fence and tracking collar equipped with its AccuGuard technology. The Guardian GPS + Tracking Dog Fence offers the freedom to create and store up to 20 custom GPS boundaries anywhere. In addition, the new Guardian GPS + Tracking offers…
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7 May
Meatly unveils protein-free culture medium
Cultivated meat company Meatly has announced the development of a protein-free culture medium – the first of its kind in the cultivated meat industry. Meatly stated that this marks a significant step forward in the “quest for animal-free, cost-effective cultivated meat production”. Through its R&D operation, Meatly has set a…
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3 May
VetPlus launches Kaminox sachets
VetPlus has announced the launch of Kaminox sachets, a new supplement in powdered sachet form to support vets in managing potassium levels in cats and dogs. It combines a unique blend of potassium and B-vitamins, to help cats and dogs affected by hypokalemia. Originally released as an oral liquid supplement,…
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3 May
Pet industry joins PIF Donation Drive to help vulnerable pets
The UK pet industry has provided its biggest consignment to date of donated products to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine to help care for abandoned pets. Co-ordinated by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), two lorry-loads containing 56 pallets have already arrived in Ukraine, with a further 26 pallets in a…
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2 May
General Mills acquires Edgard and Cooper
American firm General Mills has announced that it has acquired pet food manufacturer Edgard and Cooper. This deal further advances its Accelerate strategy, including the prioritisation of its core markets, global platforms and “local gem” brands. Headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, Edgard and Cooper will be a separate operating unit led…
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2 May
Bella and Duke launches new air dried meals
Raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella and Duke has launched its new air-dried meals as add-ons to existing subscriptions, ‘Ready, steady, raw’. Currently stocking the first flavour, ‘Tempting chicken with beef’, Ready, steady, raw is made from nothing but meat, offal and locally sourced fruits and vegetables, all air…
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1 May
Pets Choice acquires Vet’s Kitchen
Pets Choice has agreed a deal with Pets’ Kitchen for its premium pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, taking over responsibility of sales as from 1 June 2024. The Vet’s Kitchen brand, which primarily operates in dry dog and cat food, will join Pets Choice’s family of pet brand offerings, which…
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