Industry News
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Feb- 2024 -21 February
Ted’s Bowl frozen ready meals to be stocked by Ocado
Frozen petfood startup Ted’s Bowl has secured an Ocado listing for its frozen ready meals for pets, according to The Grocer. From Friday (23 February), the brand will offer seven microwavable frozen meals suitable for puppies, adult dogs, senior dogs, kittens and adult cats. The premium dishes feature human-grade meat,…
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21 February
Healthy Pet Store appoints new store manager
Southampton pet food and accessories retailer Healthy Pet Store has promoted Hannah Crewe to store manager. Established in 2014, Healthy Pet Store is an independent retailer selling a wide range of raw pet food, training gear and functional toys. Crewe, previously assistant store manager, will take on a “strategic” role…
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20 February
Pet’s Up makes Ukraine donation
Pet’s Up has answered the Pet Industry Federation’s appeal for donations to Ukraine with a sizable stock donation. The company has sent 160 boxes of Chewllagen chews to the country from its distribution centre in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Chewllagen, the chewable collagen treats for dogs, made with beef or chicken protein,…
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20 February
Pets at Home appoints new retail COO
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Anja Madsen as its new chief operating officer – Retail, effective early April 2024. Madsen has retail experience in both the UK and Denmark, having held “prominent” positions at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and most recently serving as CEO of føtex, a premier…
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19 February
CVS acquires the Ark Veterinary Surgery
CVS has completed the acquisition of Ark Animal Services Limited. Ark Veterinary Surgery, also known as Ark Vets, is a first opinion, small animal veterinary practice based over two sites in Mobberley, near Knutsfords, and Northwich in Cheshire. The practice has an experienced team of 25 vets, nurses, patient care…
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19 February
Mr Bug extends range with homegrown dog food
Mr Bug has announced the launch of a new homegrown dog food made from 20% Devon mealworm protein. The new product builds on the company’s existing range of mealworm “superfood” seasoning and dog treats. The new food prioritises good gut health as well as helping dogs which have rashes or…
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16 February
Retail sales jump 3.4% giving optimism despite recession
Retail sales in the UK jumped 3.4% in January 2024 after falling 3.2% in December, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. This is the biggest rise in retail sales since April 2021 when the UK had just emerged from the third covid lockdown. The price of goods…
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16 February
Scoff Paper secures Dragons’ Den investment
Lancashire entrepreneur, Gemma Connolly, who created a brand of edible greeting cards for dogs called Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies. Davies offered Connolly £50K for 25% of the company, with the option to claim 5% back if Davies recoups her investment within the…
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15 February
Pawer Water introduces new pouches
Pawer Water has announced that it is launching a new 12-stick Pouch, designed for a monthly regimen, along with its five-stick Introduction Pouch. The Pawer Water 12-stick Pouch is tailor-made for online marketplaces and pet retailers, strategically designed to offer dog owners a monthly regimen, ensuring recurring customers. This format…
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15 February
Cats Protection appoints new director
UK’s cat welfare charity Cats Protection has appointed Jeff Knott as its new advocacy and influence director. Knott is currently director of policy and advocacy at RSPB and will move to his new role on 1 May. Knott, who has spent 16 years working in nature conservation, will lead the…
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