Trade Organisations
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Mar- 2021 -3 March
Kennel Club preps for phased return of events
Kennel Club has launched an online survey to poll the views of pet competition participants, judges and organisers over the eventual phased return of licenced events. The specific questions centre around how soon after the easing of lockdown restrictions would the respondents wish to return to licensed events. Respondents to…
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1 March
PetQuip to reward outstanding achievements during Covid
The PetQuip Awards 2021 are set to reward outstanding achievements within the pet industry during the pandemic. The international trade association of pet equipment supplier’s annual award show will recognise two new categories – ‘Innovation in Lockdown’ and ‘Community Projects During a Crisis’. Both awards are open to everyone in…
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Feb- 2021 -25 February
PIF announces Virtual Petindex panel speakers
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its list of high-profile speakers who will be in attendance at Virtual Petindex on 16 March, 2021 at 3pm. PIF’s Virtual Index is the UK’s first ever virtual pet trade show. The trade association’s live discussion webinar is titled ‘Exploring the Differences in…
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1 February
PIF clarifies pet grooming advice
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) said it has had a busy start to 2021, working to clarify advice and resolve a number of issues relating to lockdown which have directly affected its pet grooming members. The group said that the most recent announcement of a third lockdown in England meant…
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
The Kennel Club expands online academy
The Kennel Club Academy announced it has expanded its online learning through the launch of three additional breed films, the latest in a growing series of resources to be added to the online facility. Led by The Kennel Club’s Training Board, The Kennel Club Academy is an online learning resource…
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26 January
Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare
The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into how new Brexit regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and the industry interests. The organisation has raised concerns about the last minute backtrack on pet travel rules between…
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20 January
Usdaw welcomes success of The Protection of Workers Bill
Usdaw has announced that the Protection of Workers Bill was successfully steered through the Scottish Parliament by MSP Daniel Johnson. Stewart Forrest, Scottish divisional officer for Usdaw, said the trade union was grateful for the support of MSPs and congratulated Daniel Johnson MSP on securing “ground-breaking” legislation which protects shop…
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Oct- 2020 -26 October
OATA welcomes new board directors
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed three new directors to its board. The new members were welcomed to the group at its latest Annual General Meeting held Ballot papers were sent to all OATA members prior to the meeting, and the final count was taken at the AGM…
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15 October
Covid and Brexit concerns see Petquip membership rise
Petquip has seen an increase in membership from companies which are concerned about uncertainty resulting from the UK’s transition from the EU and further Covid-19 restrictions. The trade association’s sister organisations, Gardenex and the Commercial Horticulture Association, have also seen a membership rise; all three being part of Federation of…
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14 October
Area double the UK’s size produces world’s pet food
An area twice the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year, according to research carried out by the University of Edinburgh into the global environmental impact of pet food production. The study also found the industry emits more greenhouse gases…
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