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Explore something new with Open College Network’s Dog Grooming and Canine qualifications

Are you passionate about Dog Grooming?  Do you want to train a new generation of Dog Groomers?  We are a leading Awarding Organisation for this sector. We offer 35 Ofqual regulated qualifications for this sector. Over 2,000 learners have successfully completed our Dog Grooming and other animal related qualifications over…

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Soopa expands its plant-based range

Providing only the very best in doggy nutrition and being passionate about health choices for dogs are the core values of the Soopa brand. Barbara Hanly, the owner, says: ‘’ After a ‘fruitless’ search for healthy treats for my own dog Lily, I realised that most dog treats seem to…

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Clean deck dog treats provider Pawfect leads the field in freeze – dried thinking and makes its pet food debut

Until recently Pawfect Foods was probably best known for its extensive range of Himalayan chhurpi cheese treats, fruit Jerky (Nature’s Munch) and herbal infusions (Doggy’s Cuppa). NATURE’S FEAST (freeze-dried treats)  However in early 2021 Pawfect extended its freeze-dried reach with a 5-strong, game-changing portfolio of all-natural, grain-free treats; three of…

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Kennelgate relaunches online as PetsandFriends.co.uk

Almost a year ago now back in March 2020, East-Midlands-based pet store chain Kennelgate (an umbrella brand of Kennelpak) saw what a lot of other retailers did, a huge boom in online sales due to the coronavirus lockdown. However, even with over 40 years in the industry, e-commerce trading was…

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ORIJEN Cat Foods: Nourish as nature intended

We have seen demand for ORIJEN cat food grow significantly over the past year, particularly amongst cat owners who have discovered us through either recommendation or research. What is it that makes ORIJEN so special? Cats and kittens have evolved to require a diet that is rich in animal ingredients,…

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Norsh continues Mackle growth

Mackle Petfoods, owners of award winning brands Naturo, Brandy and Cat Club is continuing to add value to the pet food category with it’s most recent brand addition of Norsh; a freeze-dried natural treat for both cats and dogs to enjoy! Stemming from Mackle Petfoods’ mission to improve pet nutrition…

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Bucktons launches new Wild Bird Superior range

Pet specialist brand, Bucktons, has launched a new Superior 12 Seed Blend 20kg to sit alongside the popular Bucktons Superior Suet Balls launched last year. This latest addition to the range is well timed to support independent retailers who want to capitalise on the cold weather snap that we’re seeing…

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Mackle Petfoods and Naturo welcomes rising sales

For nearly 50 years, Mackle Petfoods have been creating high quality pet food at their family-owned farm and factories in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.  The secret to their longevity in the industry? As well as sticking to their main principles of creating food to promote overall health and maintain a…

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100% Recyclable Pet Food Pouches and Sachets

There is a revolution taking place in packaging and pet foods are not immune to the changes taking place across the industry. Indeed, it could be argued that pet lovers are just the kind of people who will have more concern than most about packaging and its effects on the…

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Support Animals and Air Travel: What’s Changing in 2021

At the beginning of December 2020, the DOT confirmed that in just a few months, they’ll be updating the requirements for support animals that travel by air. The current requirements allow emotional support animals (ESAs) to board the plane along with their owners, but starting in early 2021, owners will…

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