Industry News
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Jan- 2024 -17 January
Zooplus appoints new chief marketing officer
European online pet food retailer Zooplus has appointed Jonas Schultheiss as its chief marketing officer and member of the Zooplus executive committee. Schultheiss is responsible for all aspects digital marketing, marketing data, brand, content creation, design, offline marketing and CRM at Zooplus. According to Zooplus, the appointment of Schultheiss comes…
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16 January
Hownd named on top 200 most ethical business list
Hownd has revealed that it has been named on the Top 200 Ethical Companies and Brands list from The Good Shopping Guide. The Good Shopping Guide recognised Hound’s commitment to positive ethical practices which were independently certified through Ethical Accreditation by the company. Hownd was given a rating of 98…
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16 January
PSC and UK Pet Food partner to support sustainable packaging
The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has partnered with UK Pet Food, the trade body for the UK pet food industry, to open the Packaging Pledge program to its members this year. Since its launch in August of 2022, PSC has provided tools and resources for 15 pet brands and distributors…
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15 January
KatKin secures Active Partners as new investor
UK cat food producer KatKin has secured Active Partners as a new investor. Active Partners joins KatKin’s existing investors Perwyn, V3 Ventures (Verlinvest) and Octopus Ventures. KatKin was founded by brother and sister duo Brett and Nikki O’Farrell, and Ed Westcott, to set a “new industry standard for cat care”.…
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15 January
LVS reveals plans for new £8m animal hospital
London Vet Specialists (LVS) has unveiled the first artist’s impression of plans for its new £8m animal hospital in Hammersmith, London. The 12,000 sq ft animal hospital will be the new home for Linnaeus-owned LVS, which is currently based in Belsize Park. The move will also see its specialist-led team…
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12 January
IPN becomes £200m business in centenary year
Yorkshire-based pet food company Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has become a £200m business in accounts made up to June 2023. Currently celebrating 100 years since its establishment in animal feed in 1923, the family-founded company is now expecting to become a £500m+ sales business within the next five years. IPN…
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12 January
Harry Hall unveils 2024 charity partner
Equestrian specialist Harry Hall has announced Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines (SAFE) as its charity partner for 2024. The Bradford based equestrian specialist will raise money for SAFE in a variety of ways. Anyone who joins its One Club membership, takes out an insurance policy, or shops on its website will…
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11 January
Mayhew chief to step down in March
Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has announced that chief executive Sherine Wheeler will leave the charity at the end of March 2024 after nearly two years in the role. In that time, Wheeler has steered the charity through a period of positive change, developed a strong, credible and collaborative…
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11 January
Tuggs launches new mealworm treat with added probiotics
Pet food startup Tuggs has launched a new mealworm treat, Tuggs for Tummies, with added probiotics. Tuggs for Tummies is manufactured using a freeze-dried process, with each bite containing added pre and probiotics to build up the microbiome and support overall digestive health. Tuggs founder Harry Bremner developed Tuggs in…
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10 January
Think Parrots to return in 2024
Northern Parrots has announced that its Think Parrots show will be returning in 2024. After a five-year hiatus, the show will come back to Kempton Park Racecourse on June 9 2024, with new organisers Northern Parrots. Hundreds of parrot enthusiasts are expected at the event, looking to take advantage of…
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