Industry News
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Mar- 2024 -6 March
Tetbury Pet Shop unveils Dulverton Pet Shop and Coffee
Natural and sustainable pet products retailer The Tetbury Pet Shop has announced the opening of its latest venture, The Dulverton Pet Shop and Coffee. Following the success of its Tetbury location established in 2022, the expansion is a “significant milestone” for founders Amelia and Alastair Correya. The interiors of the…
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6 March
Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April, as part of his Spring Budget for “long-term growth”. The reduction in National Insurance is expected to save the average worker £450 a year, or £350 for those who are…
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5 March
The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare launch Partners in Petcare
The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare have joined forces to launch Partners in Petcare, a five-year partnership that aims to enhance the experience of pets, pet owners and breeders. The Kennel Club community will benefit from access to leading Mars Petcare brands including James Wellbeloved as well as other veterinary…
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5 March
Dorwest Herbs launches new look packaging
Dorwest Herbs has launched a rebrand of its supplements, topicals and homoeopathics ranges’ packaging. The company has made the switch to bioplastic tablet pots made from renewable plant-based resources, striving for greener credentials alongside 100% plastic free delivery packaging. The rebrand project was started 12 months ago, surveying existing Dorwest…
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4 March
Ted’s Bowl launches ready meals with Ocado Retail
Ted’s Bowl has announced that it is set to launch pet ready meals with a major listing secured in Ocado. Ted’s Bowl’s full range comprises nutritionally tailored ready meals for adult dogs, senior dogs, puppies, adult cats, and kittens. The meals include human grade prime cuts of meat, fish, and…
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4 March
Vetpol appoints new professional development lead
Hertfordshire-based veterinary SQP regulator Vetpol Ltd has appointed Lisa Giddings as professional development lead, starting from March. Drawing on her experience in the veterinary sector and “strong reputation” in the industry, Giddings will play a large part in assisting with the planning of Vetpol’s first ever SQP Congress, taking place…
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1 March
Logans Natural treats launches new Slippery Elm Bark for Dogs
Logans Natural Treats has launched its new Slippery Elm Bark for dogs. The new treat is derived from the North American Elm tree that has numerous health benefits for dogs and has also been consumed by humans as a herbal supplement. The Slippery Elm Bark can be used both internally…
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1 March
Animalcare appoints new key account manager
UK veterinary pharmaceutical company Animalcare, has appointed Toyah Parker as the newest member of its key account team. This appointment comes after Animalcare had expanded its sales team last year. Parker has worked in the animal health industry for 13 years, previously working as a territory manager for various veterinary…
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Feb- 2024 -29 February
Park Life turns down Dragons’ Den investment
Dog treat brand Park Life has turned down investment on Dragons’ Den after appearing on the BBC show on 28 February. Brand founder Richard Marles turned down investment from Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman, after both offered the investment amount sought but proposed larger shares. Marles had sought £150,000 in…
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29 February
Sniffers Pet Care secures £850k funding from Traditum
Pet treat supplier Sniffers Pet Care has secured £850k in follow-on funding from Traditum Private Equity, following an initial investment of £1.75m by the West Yorkshire based private equity house in September 2022. Sniffers, which is based near Halifax, supplies natural pet treats for customers including Pets at Home and…
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