Retailers

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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VetPlus continues international expansion

VetPlus has announced that it is continuing its international expansion by announcing new distribution deals for Latin America. Deals have been signed with distributors across six Latin American countries, including Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia and Panama, with sales expected to begin in Peru in February 2024. Distribution…

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Retailers urged to discontinue sales of gunnera manicata

Retailers who sell pond plants have been advised to stop selling plants named as gunnera manicata because of the likelihood that many plants under that name are the result of crossing with G.tinctoria, which is banned from sale. Under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 G. tinctoria…

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Vet’s Kitchen discontinues Little Stars and Little Hearts treats

Vet’s Kitchen has announced that it will be discontinuing its dog and cat treats, Little Stars and Little Hearts. The announcement follows the company’s present manufacturer’s decision to stop making its treats. In a company statement, the Vet’s Kitchen said: “We regret to inform you that we will be discontinuing…

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Fettle launches its Organic Pumpkin Powder exclusively to retail

Suffolk-based pet supplements brand Fettle has announced the launch of its Organic Pumpkin Powder, a solution for pet digestive health, exclusively in retail stores. The new supplement has been developed to address anal gland issues and combat fishy odours. According to Fettle, its products are made from wholefood ingredients and…

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Supreme Petfoods launches new Tiny Friends Farm dog treats

Supreme Petfoods has announced its new venture into the canine category with the introduction of Dolly Dog Tasty Bones, Dolly Dog Crunchy Cookies, Danny Doggy Donuts and Danny Dog Yummy Sticks, to its Tiny Friends Farm range. The group stated that the strategic move, driven by the company’s robust growth…

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Feedem Pet Food Store scoops Pet Retailer of the Year award

Feedem in Guisborough has been awarded Pet Retailer of the Year at the nationally acclaimed Bestway Awards 2023 in recognition of its outstanding pet food store. Feedem, a family-run business trading since 1994, is a UK-based supplier of pet food, goods and accessories. In addition to the pet store, which…

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Dorwest Herbs names new brand ambassadors for 2024

Dorwest Herbs has announced its new brand ambassadors for 2024 as part of its ambassador program. The Dorwest brand ambassador programme was established in 2022 for existing customer pet accounts active on social platforms. Ambassadors share their own high-quality content for their social media channels or blogs and inform followers…

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Black Friday fails to rally UK shoppers during ‘bleak’ November

Significant discounts in the run up to Black Friday failed to rally UK shoppers, resulting in “another disappointing month” for retailers, according to new figures released today by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. According to its High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales in November fell by 0.3%…

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Pedigree Wholesale to stock new Doodle Deli treat range

Pedigree Wholesale has announced it has agreed a deal to stock the new pre-packed Doodle’s Deli treats range, exclusively available to the pet trade. A selection of the range’s best selling products have now launched in 8 pre-packed, recyclable pouches. The new pre-packed range consists of 8 popular treats featuring…

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