Manufacturers

Sep- 2021 -

6 September

PetSafe expands pet toy range

PetSafe has introduced six new products to its ‘Play and Challenge’ range, with additions including four treat dispensing chew toys for dogs and two new laser toys for cats. The toys are reportedly designed to redirect bad behaviours such as chewing and jumping into “positive play” for both dogs and…

3 September

WHM expands UK manufacturing capabilities

WHM Pet Group has revealed that it has added new capabilities to its UK manufacturing over the past 12 months, which includes new investment into its Driby site in Lincolnshire to further its offering. Previously, the group invested £5m into its Driby manufacturing site over the past nine years, resulting…

2 September

Hownd secures £250k investment

Hownd, which specialises in ethical pet grooming and feeding products, has secured a £250,000 investment in a bid to help expand its product range and enter new markets. According to the group, the funding from Growth Lending will also enable it to increase its direct sales to customers, alongside sales…

2 September

Waterlife launches new aquatic wormer FlukeFree

FlukeFree is broad spectrum treatment for roundworms, tapeworms, planarian flatworms and flukes (gyrodactylus & dactylogyrus), which are often found in aquarium fish. Worms may be introduced via plants, snails or infected fish. Curing parasitic infections swiftly helps to improve health and quality of life for aquatic animals infected. The class…

1 September

Mikki launches calming pet bed range

Mikki has announced the launch of a new range of calming pet beds. According to the group, the products are designed to help alleviate anxiety in pets. They are said to create a “cosy, comfortable and relaxing environment”, something that is “particularly pertinent” with more pets adjusting to the removal…

1 September

Mutneys unveils new showroom

Leading grooming supplies manufacturer Mutneys Professional Care Ltd, has opened a new showroom at its headquarters in Stoke Heath, near Market Drayton. The opening of the 54 square meter showroom coincides with the 25th anniversary of the business, which was started by directors Jamie and Stephanie Roberts. All of Mutneys…

Aug- 2021 -

27 August

Fold Hill Foods to resume production on three recalled pet brands

Fold Hill Foods has said it will resume production of three products, which were recalled on a precautionary basis by the group following a rise in cases of feline pancytopenia. Cat food from Applaws, Pets at Home and Sainsbury’s, which the group manufactured, were recalled while the Food Standards Agency…

26 August

Irish pet retailer creates 20 jobs

Petmaina, an Irish owned pet-retailer, has announced plans to create 20 new jobs in the Northwest of the country. The new recruitment drive comes as the pet store announced that two new stores will open later in 2021 located at Centre Point Retail Park in Roscommon Town and Westpoint Shopping…

25 August

Pooch & Mutt launches new ‘low fat’ food for dogs

Pooch and Mutt, a British pet food brand, has introduced a new flavour to its grain-free wet dog food range, targeted at dogs with sensitive digestion and gastrointestinal disease. The new ‘fish, potato and pea complete wet food’ recipe aims to cater to dogs that are “overweight” or suffer from…

19 August

Clydach Farm launches wet food for dogs

Clydach Farm, a natural dog food company based in Wales, has announced the launch of its new wet food for dogs. The product is available in three flavours including Scottish Salmon; with 72% “responsibly caught” fish and British carrots. Welsh Lamb; with 72% grass-fed, welsh lamb with sweet potato, and…