Year: 2020

Bob Martin warns of flea influx

Pet care brand Bob Martin has warned dog owners about an influx in fleas due to a series of “mild winters” in recent years.  Research carried out by the company found that fleas “thrive in damp and humid conditions”, but can’t develop below 12°C, meaning winter usually breaks their life-cycle. …

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Trends UK launches Paw Patrol pet accessories range

Trends UK has announced the launch of a new range of licensed Paw Patrol pet accessories, in collaboration with manufacturers Bunty Pet Products.   Featuring branding based on the Spin Master Entertainment kids show on Nick Jr., the pet accessories range is designed to appeal to the 3.3 million pet owning…

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Edgard & Cooper secures £16.5m investment

Edgard & Cooper has secured a £16.5m investment and intends to use the funding to support its expansion. The company, which manufacturers sustainable pet food, has expanded over the last two years after launching in Belgium and is now available in 13 additional countries and online.  The pet brand received…

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Petfood Forum announces 2021 dates

Petfood Forum organisers have announced that the 2021 show is scheduled for 22-24 September next year, taking place at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The event’s agenda will include presentations from industry experts and leading researchers on the latest pet food market data, nutrition, ingredients,…

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Vet’s Kitchen launches new sustainable packaging

Vet’s Kitchen has launched a new range of 100% recyclable packaging to support the company’s “commitment to prioritise environmental goals”. The brand’s new packaging now features a flat bottom single lip, with an easy-open feature and resealable zipper to maintain freshness and protect the product’s shelf life. It also uses…

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Sure Petcare and Wood Green celebrate partnership milestone

Pet tech company Sure Petcare is celebrating its five-year partnership with animal charity Wood Green.  According to the charity, the smart pet product specialist has made “immeasurable differences” to cats in need through the provision of technology, sponsoring and fitting a summerhouse and running a successful affiliate scheme. Sure Petcare’s…

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PIF issues guidance on pet grooming and welfare

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has stated that it believes professional pet grooming is “essential” for a pet’s health and welfare, providing many health benefits which may “not be immediately obvious”. It comes as the Government website has been updated to include a reference to pet grooming during the second…

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CSJ mourns loss of brand ambassador

CSJ has paid respects to its brand ambassador Margaret Masterman following her death after a “struggle with illness” this year.  The Welsh pet food company announced her passing on a social media post stating she was  a “wise, funny and a very good friend”,  Masterman who was a breeder and…

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Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective

A successful Covid-19 vaccine is a step closer after Pfizer/Biontech revealed its vaccine candidate is 90% effective, according to its first interim analysis.   The findings, which are well above the 50% effectiveness for a vaccine to be approved, comes following a clinical trial which involved over 43,000 people. Some 42%…

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Mars to introduce recycled packaging on pet goods

Mars manufacturing group has announced plans to introduce recyclable packaging and a 25% decrease in the use of virgin plastic by the year 2025. A move which is part of the group’s “sustainable plastic packaging plans.” The company, which produces pet food brands such as Pedigree and Royal Canin, said…

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