Trade Organisations
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Aug- 2021 -4 August
PFMA launches Associate Membership offering
The PFMA has launched a new Associate Membership category, which means that for the first time in 50 years, those working closely with the pet food sector can now apply to become an associate member. The new membership category will reportedly help machinery and packaging companies, consultants, retailers, and various…
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Jul- 2021 -12 July
Footfall flatlines in June
Footfall from shoppers in the UK plateaued despite social distancing restrictions remaining largely the same, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The latest Footfall Monitor from BRC and Sensormatic found that overall footfall in the UK dropped by 27.6% in June compared to the same month…
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9 July
Welfare crisis for dogs in UK ‘looming’, says Kennel Club
The UK is on the verge of a “looming” welfare crisis affecting dogs after lockdown, according to a recent survey of pet owners carried out by The Kennel Club. The pet association’s survey found that almost a quarter (23%) of all owners fear that they will no longer be able…
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7 July
BRC report highlights chargeback ‘struggles’ for retailers
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a report which highlights the ongoing chargeback “struggles” affecting retailers in the UK. The survey’s respondents, who were retailers across a wide variety of sectors, identified a change in chargeback issuances linked directly to Covid-19 which saw an average increase of 25%. Some…
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Jun- 2021 -21 June
BPF slams gov’s commercial property rent moratorium extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has come out against the government’s latest commercial property rent moratorium extension. Last week (16 June), the UK government announced a further extension of moratoriums on commercial property owners’ rights until March 2022. Legislation is set to be introduced later this session in parliament in…
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14 June
PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), alongside other trade bodies in the SPS Certification Working Group, have teamed up to call for a new veterinary agreement and “streamlined processes” to deal with restrictions to exports to the EU. Recent restrictions come after disruption at the border arising from Brexit, with…
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9 June
Kennel Club praises gov promise to fight puppy smuggling
The Kennel Club has welcomed recent efforts by the UK government to tackle puppy smuggling in the country. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has introduced new laws to tackle puppy smuggling and placed restrictions on ear cropping. In response, Dr Ed Hayes, head of public affairs…
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7 June
Kennel Club to develop ‘dog-friendly’ space with Warwick District Council
The Kennel Club has welcomed the opportunity to work alongside Warwick District Council ahead of the ongoing plans for the redevelopment of a site at Newbold Comyn. Currently, the proposals will see a part of the former golf course at Newbold Comyn in Leamington be redeveloped, which will introduce cycle…
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May- 2021 -26 May
Petfood Forum Europe to launch first virtual webinar series
Petfood Forum Europe has announced the launch of its first virtual webinar series, which will cover pet food nutrition and sustainability trends in the industry. From 2-4 June, the organisation will offer all participants at Interzoo Digital, the world’s leading online pet industry fair, the chance to learn the latest…
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18 May
Kennel Club launches post-lockdown guide for pet owners
The Kennel Club has launched its new “pay-by-paw” guide on life post-lockdown for new and seasoned dog owners. The new guide offers advice and guidance for owners on navigating life with their pets after the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides new information about travelling on ‘staycations’ with pets around the country…
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