Trade Organisations
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Jul- 2020 -10 July
PIF urges government for clarity on VAT reductions
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has called on the government to include commercial kennels and catteries in the tourism businesses who will be able to pay lower rates of VAT from next week. The federation said businesses in the pet boarding sector (kennels and catteries) have experienced a huge drop…
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6 July
Kennel Club launches ‘Voice for Dogs’ manifesto
The Kennel Club has announced the launch of a new manifesto, ‘A Voice for Dogs’, which calls upon the Welsh government to provide further support measures for dogs and their owners. The group is asking the government to ensure that the laws surrounding the welfare of dogs are ”robust and…
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Jun- 2020 -24 June
PetQuip launches social media guidance
Pet product suppliers are being offered the chance to grow their social media presence through PetQuip’s new partnership with Elda Digital Creatives. The multi-disciplinary digital firm is now providing members with a 50% discount on their social media management, digital marketing and web design services. The firm will create an…
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23 June
FEDIAF holds first virtual AGM due to pandemic
The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held its first virtual AGM with 135 attendees from industry, authorities, academia and partners from the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations. With its theme, “Supporting Pets in Society, Today and Tomorrow”, the event included presentations by regulatory, packaging and behaviour experts. Thomas Meyer,…
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18 June
PFMA marks fiftieth anniversary
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has celebrated its 50th anniversary, and marked the occasion with the launch of a short film. The PFMA was founded in 1970 by four pet food companies who “saw the need for a single body to act as an industry voice”. The association was…
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17 June
PFMA welcomes new chair
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced its new chairman, Greg Van Praagh, who is the managing director of Benyfit Natural. Tony Parkinson, the managing director of Town and Country Pet Foods, will now step down from his current role as chair, but will continue to play a role…
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9 June
BSAVA appoints new editor
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced the appointment of Nicola di Girolamo as its new editor of the peer-reviewed scientific publication, the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP). Di Girolamo is an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Oklahoma State University. He first…
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Apr- 2020 -15 April
The Kennel Club expands its online academy
The Kennel Club has announced the expansion of the Kennel Club Academy with the addition of four new breed films on its online education facility. The films are the latest addition in a “growing series of resources” to help the public improve their knowledge on different dog breeds. The most…
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Nov- 2019 -19 November
PFMA welcomes Yora Pet Foods as new member
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) welcomed Yora Pet Foods as a new member of the trade body. According to the PFMA, Yora came to the market amid “much excitement and media attention” thanks to its sustainability focused credentials and use of insect protein in its diets for dogs. Nicole…
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1 November
PFMA to offer ‘Pet Food and Nutrition Course’ to non-members
Following two successful events in June and October 2019, the Pet Food Manufacturing Association (PFMA) has announced it will offer its Pet Food and Nutrition Course to non-members. In 2019, the PFMA launched its first residential training course covering several aspects of pet food production, species-specific animal nutrition and labelling…
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