Trade Organisations
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Jul- 2017 -31 July
WPA president Doug Poindexter announces retirement
Doug Poindexter, president of World Pet Association (WPA), has announced that he will retire after 27 years with the organisation. The announcement was first made on July 25 onsite at SuperZoo, North America’s premier pet industry trade show, via the SuperZoo Show Daily publication. In recognition of Poindexter’s status as…
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19 July
The British Dog Grooming Championship returns for 2017
The British Dog Grooming Championship is back for another year. The event takes place at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, on 29 October 2017, and is organised by the British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA). The lead sponsor for this year’s event is Pet Dandy – a producer of ‘smart tags’ which…
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12 July
European pet food industry approves new safety and nutrition standards
An improved FEDIAF safety guide and updated FEDIAF dog and cat nutritional guidelines were presented and agreed at the European Pet Food Industry Federation’s annual meeting in Manchester last month, reports the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association. “We are proud having adopted an improved pet food safety guide as well as…
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4 July
Pet ownership adds €35.5 to Europe’s economy, finds the FEDIAF
The popularity of cats, dogs, ornamental birds and small mammals remains very high in Europe, reported the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The announcement follows the presentation of new facts and figures by the European Pet Food Industry Federation. Around 80 million households in Europe owned at least one pet…
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Jun- 2017 -28 June
PFMA publishes Brexit Manifesto
With Brexit bills dominating the government agenda and negotiations underway to seek a new relationship with the EU, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has published its Brexit Manifesto at pfma.org.uk/brexit. The trade body looks forward to working with the new government to achieve a clear and certain path…
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23 June
PFMA supports first ever UK-hosted ESVCN congress
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) will be hosting a pet food nutrition seminar at the 21st Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN). It is the first time in history that the UK has hosted ESVCN and PFMA will be supporting the event in Cirencester,…
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16 June
Gaynor Hillier elected as new Chair of NOAH
Gaynor Hillier has been elected as Chair of the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) for 2017. The announcement was made following this year’s NOAH AGM at ZSL, Regents Park in London on 14 June. Gaynor started her career in animal health as NOAH’s Technical Executive in 1990. She has…
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13 June
PetQuip helps British suppliers access China’s pet market
The PetQuip association is offering UK exporters the opportunity to exhibit at the 2017 CIPS pet trade show. The event will be held in the National Convention and Exhibition Centre in Shanghai, China from 16 to 19 November. Following an exploratory visit to the China International Pet Show (CIPS) in Guangzhou last…
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7 June
Dog walking qualification dates announced
Two further course dates for the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificates of Technical Competence in Dog Walking have today been announced by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate in Dog Walking deals with the main issues and responsibilities that professional dog walkers encounter…
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7 June
New PIF website connects pet owners and businesses
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the trade association for UK pet businesses, is launching a new public facing website: mypetpeople.co.uk. The site’s intuitive search facility will allow pet owners to locate their nearest trusted PIF business easily and quickly. Listings will be included as standard for PIF members, enabling them…
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