Industry News
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Jan- 2024 -31 January
Marleybones secures listing with Whole Foods Market
Pet food subscription startup Marleybones has secured a listing with Whole Foods Market. From 1 February, Marleybones’ pantry, fresh dog food, gourmet treats and health boosting toppers, will be available in Whole Foods Market. The women-founded, dog-centred brand features “fresh”, shelf-stable meals that are steam-cooked to retain all their “natural…
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30 January
Pets Choice invests £500k on new packaging
Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has announced it has invested half a million pounds on new packaging amid a new campaign to generate even more awareness for its “growing” cat and dog food brand, Webbox Naturals. As part of this redesign, the product packaging now includes a “satisfaction guarantee”, promising…
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30 January
Pets at Home lowers guidance despite Q3 revenue jump
Pets at Home has lowered its underlying profit before tax guidance to around £132m despite the fact its group revenue rose to £362.4m for the 12 weeks ended 4 January 2024, a 4.2% increase on last year. The pet retailer also revealed its consumer revenue rose 6.0% last year and…
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29 January
The Farmer’s Dog becomes WSAVA’s new diamond partner
The Farmer’s Dog, which makes science-backed, veterinary-nutritionist-formulated recipes for fresh food for dogs, has been announced as the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA’s) new diamond partner. Under the partnership, The Farmer’s Dog will support key WSAVA initiatives in 2024 and beyond, including the work of its Professional Wellness Group…
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26 January
Donald Cooke becomes exclusive Tick Twister distributor
Donald Cooke has announced that it has become the exclusive distributor of Tick Twister products in the UK. H3D showcased the product range at PATS Telford in September 2023 with Donald Cooke. The tick season usually starts in late February as the temperature warms up, but with global warming the…
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26 January
Animology appoints new non-executive director
Group 55 has appointed Kieran Prince as non-executive director of its pet care brand Animology. The Lancashire-based pet food brand sells a range of pet care products including shampoos and deodorising sprays for dogs and cats, fragrance sprays and functional grooming products. Prince has extensive experience and expertise in the…
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25 January
Shipster targets growth in pet sector with senior appointment
Shipping technology company Shipster has appointed James Stockton as its sales and partnerships director, aiming to grow its partnerships specifically in the pet sector. Stockton, who has previously held senior roles at AppLearn and AccessPay, has been tasked with creating and building on key partnerships throughout 2024 and beyond. The…
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25 January
Ruggable and Dogs Trust partner for new capsule collection
UK dog welfare charity Dogs Trust has partnered with Ruggable and has launched a ‘Dog Trusted, Dog Lover approved’ capsule collection. Ruggable founder, Jeneva Bell was inspired to create the brand’s machine washable rugs after her dog accidentally ruined hers. The collection is made with Ruggable’s signature water-resistant, stain-resistant, and…
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24 January
Lintbells awarded B Corp status
Pet supplement manufacturer Lintbells has announced that it has been awarded B Corp status. Lintbells is one of only 11 companies globally within the pet care sector to be awarded B Corp certification and one of around 2,300 businesses overall in the UK. The company has demonstrated robust ESG governance…
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24 January
United Petfood acquires Vital Petfood Group
European dog and cat food manufacturer United Petfood has announced that a share purchase agreement has been signed for the acquisition of Vital Petfood Group in Ølgod, Denmark. The takeover of the first plant in the Nordics is part of the planned growth strategy of United Petfood. Vital Petfood Group…
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