Industry News

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14 February

Hownd unveils latest plant-based recipe

Hownd has announced the launch of its latest plant based recipe, ‘Delicious Pumpkin, Quinoa and Moringa Superfood’. The new vet-approved flavour is available in 2kg and 10kg sizes and comes in improved fully recyclable packaging. The new recipe contains pumpkin as well as quinoa, sweet potato, cranberry and algae-based Phytodroitin,…

13 February

LVS appoints head of cardiology

London Vet Specialists (LVS) has announced the appointment of Joao Loureiro as its head of cardiology. He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at the Linnaeus-owned North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey. Loureiro graduated from the University of Oporto in Portugal in 2001 and his interest in cardiology prompted…

13 February

CVS opens new £1.3m Ambivet practice in Derby

CVS has opened a new £1.3m small animal veterinary practice on Alfreton Road in Derby. The new Ambivet complex is a 3,500 square ft. building on Northedge Business Park and houses the “very latest” veterinary facilities and equipment. Four consulting rooms offer a significant number of vet and nurse appointments,…

12 February

Eden launches The Gourmet Range

Eden Holistic Pet Foods has launched The Gourmet Range. The new range features luxury gourmet ingredients and will be added to Eden’s existing wet food line. The Gourmet Range uses a “pioneering” cooking process, researched and developed by “innovative” pet food experts to produce a “high percentage of highly digestible…

9 February

PIF calls for donations to support Ukrainian pets

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is calling on pet businesses to once again donate crucial pet supplies to the abandoned pets in Ukraine. As part of the ‘Save the Pets of Ukraine’ project. UK pet businesses are being asked if they can donate items. PIF is looking for items such…

9 February

Vafo launches new Brit Care Cat Soups range

Vafo has announced the launch of its latest product line, Brit Care Cat Soups. The new offering marks a significant expansion in its product portfolio, introducing a category specifically tailored for feline hydration and nutrition. The new soup range has been specially developed to address the “often-overlooked” aspect of hydration.…

8 February

The Animal People embarks on charity challenge

The Animal People has announced that it is embarking on a team challenge to climb Snowdon, aiming to raise funds and awareness for Birmingham Dogs Home. The company has also announced that it has donated over £14,000 to the charity since 2021. The challenge is open to donations from supporters…

8 February

Demand remains for healthy pet food despite inflation, study finds

Owners continue to want “quality”, “nutritional” and “healthy” food for their pets despite inflation and price increases on pet food, according to a new research by market research agency FMCG Gurus, on behalf of Beneo. The new global survey has been conducted with 2,500 dog and cat owners in the…

7 February

Tails and Bloom unveils products for Valentine’s Day

London-based pet accessory brand Tails and Bloom has unveiled products for Valentine’s Day. Tails and Bloom’s Bloomsbury walk-wear collection includes durable and weather-resistant dog leads, collars, and poop bag dispensers. The brand’s accessories are designed in-house for maximum comfort and style and come with the option to mix and match.…

7 February

DotDotPet to launch new pet shampoos at Crufts

A new eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand, DotDotPet is set to make its debut to the international pet trade with the launch of new pet shampoos. The pet care company, which was given its soft launch at PATS Telford in 2023, will display its new products at its first…