Year: 2020

Luxury pet business launches in Belfast

The owners of a new business selling luxury gifts for pets have opened in Belfast, after it saw online sales surge during lockdown. According to local blog Love Belfast, Murphy and Bailey’s first bricks-and-mortar store has been opened by business partners Karen Breene and Judith Scott, who launched the company…

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OATA names Dr Matthew Bond new scientific and technical adviser.

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Organisation (OATA), has appointed Dr Matthew Bond as the new scientific and technical adviser, to help the organisation in its work in representing the interests of the ornamental aquatic industry. He joins the trade association from the University of Essex where he lectured in marine biology. He…

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Natural Instinct lends support to Dobberman Rescue

Natural Instinct is giving support to Dobermann Rescue UK & Europe by helping to keep its rescue dogs healthy and happy with a natural bones and raw food diet (BARF). The pet food brand is known for its “high quality and raw” pet food, and over the last two years…

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PIF announces date for virtual awards 

The Pet Industry Federation Awards 2020 will take place on 9 November as a virtual presentation, the Pet Industry Federation has announced.  The ceremony is being held virtually this year in light of continued restrictions on large-scale events, as well as the local lockdowns currently in place. Organised by the…

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Group55 celebrates employee’s industry award win

A senior employee for Group55 has been awarded with a regional industry award for their business contribution. Kate Horton, the pet care manufacturer’s product development and process manager, has been named as one of Lanacshire’s most inspiring young people in business at Lancashire Business View’s Sub36 2020 Awards. In the…

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Beloved launch natural pet care range

UK pet brand Beloved has launched a natural pet care range that is supported by EcoPledge, and is free from plastic and parabens.   The range includes four natural shampoo bars retailing for £5 which feature essential oils and natural “soothing” ingredients and also new nose and paw balms for £8,…

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Denzel’s receives investment from Holly Branson

Healthy dog snack start-up brand Denzel’s has received investment from Holly Branson and a handful of strategic investors. The latest backing will reportedly put the company in position to grow 16-fold by 2022, and the money will be used to expand its product range and team, as well as increase…

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KatKin secures £4.5m to promote cat nutrition

KatKin has secured £4.5m to encourage healthy nutrition in cats, following seed funding secured by Octopus Ventures. The pet-tech company was founded by Brett and Nikki O’Farrell in 2019, and aims to create the “healthiest cat food in the world”, with a 95% fresh, real meat content and zero fillers…

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Sniffe and Likkit launches new pet care line

Sniffe and Likkit has launched a dog grooming range which aims to “capitalise on the on-going humanisation of pets.” The start up has taken inspiration from the fine fragrance and personal care categories which are a “major growth driver” in beauty and men’s grooming, but not yet seen in UK…

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Pets at Home partners with OneStock in customer experience reshuffle

Pets at Home has enlisted the professional services of OneStock, an Order Management System (OMS) provider, to unify its customer shopping experience. OneStock’s OMS was chosen by the pet retailer to create a “fast and flexible delivery and collection service”.  To fulfil this, the company will offer a one-hour click…

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