Trade Organisations
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Nov- 2022 -8 November
PFMA rebrands as UK Pet Food
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has unveiled its new identity, UK Pet Food, to “better” reflect the remit of the organisation. The trade association has over 100 members and represents 90% of UK manufacturers. The UK Pet Food branding focuses on a strong yellow core logo, which the association…
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Sep- 2022 -23 September
PIF Awards announces finalists
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the finalists for the PIF Awards 2022, following a “record” number of entries. PIF said the judges were impressed by the standard of submissions this year and congratulated all those businesses shortlisted as finalists. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony…
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20 September
NOAH welcomes Argenta as latest member
NOAH has announced that Argenta has become its latest Associate member. Argenta serves the global animal health industry with hubs located in Europe (including the UK), New Zealand, and the USA. It is a combined global contract research organisation (CRO) and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in animal…
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13 September
PIF successfully completes trial of Export Scheme
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it has successfully passed the trial phase of the PIF Export Scheme, with pallets travelling across Europe and safely delivered to their respective destinations. The trial phase follows months of due diligence by the PIF team. The PIF said that after hearing from…
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5 September
Aquatic shops face animal welfare nightmare as energy prices rocket
Aquatic shops and wholesalers could be faced with the decision to euthanise livestock as energy bills are making businesses “unviable”, warns the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA). The trade body has written to the prime minister to alert him to the crisis facing businesses within the home aquarium industry if…
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1 September
PIF launches partnership with mental health app
Leafyard includes techniques from sports psychology to resilience training, to positive thinking and visualisation, as well as exercise, habits and diet The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a new partnership with Leafyard, a mental health web app. Leafyard includes techniques from sports psychology to resilience training, to positive thinking…
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Aug- 2022 -10 August
PFMA to hold parrot symposium
The PFMA is holding a Parrot Symposium on 21 September to provide a “unique” learning and networking opportunity for parrot experts and enthusiasts. Held at Chester Zoo, the event aims to: Deliver the latest knowledge on parrot nutrition and welfare Provide an opportunity for all attendees to take part in…
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Jul- 2022 -20 July
PIF rallies with industry for Save Pets Of Ukraine initiative
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has recently chaired its first working party to help identify ways in which the UK pet industry can provide aid for dogs and cats affected by the war in Ukraine. Working with its charity partner, U-Hearts, the session was attended by representatives in Ukraine, USA,…
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Sep- 2021 -9 September
National Pet College launches new qualification
The National Pet College has announced the launch of the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which is aimed at experienced dog groomers who “want to share their expertise with others and upskill into teaching”. According to the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the course is delivered…
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Aug- 2021 -11 August
Kennel Club to elevate ‘rare’ breeds to championship status
The Kennel Club has announced it has agreed that a “phased and transparent” system should be introduced in order to elevate certain “rare” breeds to championship status. This process will begin with an annual allocation of three sets of CCs, and will later increase to seven sets until eventually, under…
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