Year: 2020

Inspired Pet Nutrition secures plant investment

Inspired Pet Nutrition has secured a £500K investment towards its new broth and stock plant in North Wales, which is set to begin production at the end of this month. The nutrition group hopes its new venture will enable the brand to tailor the fat and nutrient content of its…

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K9 Clean up initiative launched 

Dog owners have been invited to take part in a new K9 Clean Up initiative in a bid to tackle litter and raise money for the Dogs Trust.  The initiative was launched by Becky Baker earlier this month, and comes as dog charities have struggled during the pandemic.  Since the…

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Road closures are ‘accelerating the decline of the high street’, says Bira

Local authorities across the UK are “accelerating the decline of the high street” with “unnecessary” road closures, according to Bira. The group said it has been “inundated” with calls from concerned businesses that post-lockdown accessibility issues are “significantly impacting trade”. Bira said it is now working hard to help address…

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Hexafly launches range for UK

Hexafly has announced it is launching its Grubs range in the UK, having successfully traded its line of exotic pet food in Ireland.  It comes as the group has developed “ground-breaking” technology that enables it to breed black soldier flies to produce natural, sustainable products. The resulting grubs are high…

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Mui Pet Company enters market with leash offering

Mui Pet Company has entered the pet product market with the launch of a “one-of-a-kind” magnetic leash. The durable and secure product has undergone “multiple rounds” of product testing and some iterations, according to the company.  Its final leash product now provides “optimal functionality and sleek design”, its developers said. …

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Dog grooming salons: Lockdown & the new normal?

When the government guidance around business openings changed in mid-May, and dog grooming salons who could accommodate the new safety measures were allowed to reopen their doors; there was a great sense of relief for both grooming salons and dog-owning households. Here at Groomers Online, we have been delighted to…

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One in four ‘impulse bought’ puppies during lockdown

New research from the Kennel Club reveals that a quarter of new owners admitted to impulse buying a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic without prior research.  More than two in five bought a puppy to be their companion during lockdown, yet nearly one in four admit they could have inadvertently…

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Bella & Duke reports ‘record’ subscription growth

Bella and Duke has been recognised as one of the fastest growing dog food brands in the UK, reporting a 163% month-on-month increase in subscriptions during the pandemic.  In addition, the Perthshire-based firm raised £3.5m at the start of 2020, and despite the pandemic, has seen “impressive growth” so far…

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Dog walker starts online pet business

A dog walker from Stoke-on-Trent has launched her own online pet business after her previous business was temporarily shut down following lockdown.  Lydia Ruth, who previously started Happy Waggers and Sleepy Whiskers last year, told Stoke Sentinel she has now opened her new pet product business entitled Eco Pet Parcel. …

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Simplyhealth agrees sale of pet health plan business to PVG

Simplyhealth Group has agreed to sell The Animal Healthcare Company (AHC) to Premier Veterinary Group (PVG). The proposed transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in November 2020. This transaction will mean that Simplyhealth will be able to focus wholly on human healthcare. This focus…

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