Animal Trust invests £1.5m in new Teesside veterinary hospital

Animal Trust has announced a £1.5m investment in a new veterinary hospital in Teesside, aimed at improving access to affordable and high-quality care for pet owners across the North East. The not-for-profit organisation said the purpose-built facility will provide general practice, emergency and referral services. It will include advanced diagnostic…

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Protix appoints Maiko van der Meer as CEO

Insect ingredient producer Protix has appointed Maiko van der Meer as chief executive officer, effective November 2025. Van der Meer has nearly 30 years of experience in the food and feed industries, having held senior leadership roles at Unilever, Mowi, Vion Food Group, Klaas Puul, Storteboom Food Group and Tyson…

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Pooch and Mutt opens new laboratory at AberInnovation

Pet food and health brand Pooch and Mutt has expanded its scientific operations with a new laboratory at AberInnovation, the innovation campus linked to Aberystwyth University and its veterinary school. The move brings the company’s BIOME9 laboratory work in-house, following Pooch and Mutt’s acquisition of the microbiome research firm earlier…

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IVC Evidensia named Top Employer 2025 in UK

IVC Evidensia has been certified as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK, becoming the first veterinary organisation in the country to receive the recognition. The certification, awarded by the Top Employers Institute, benchmarks organisations globally on their people practices, including strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning and development, diversity,…

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Burgess Pet Care adds two new premium feeding hays to Excel range

Pet nutrition company Burgess Pet Care has expanded its Excel range with two new premium feeding hays, Excel Long Stem Feeding Hay with Marigold (1kg) and Excel Hedgerow Herbs Feeding Hay (2.7kg). The additions are designed to give small pet owners more choice and better value while maintaining the high-quality,…

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Marleybones raises £2.5m to support growth and product expansion

Premium dog food brand Marleybones has closed a £2.5m funding round to accelerate its growth and expand its retail and direct-to-consumer operations. The round was led by TAW Ventures, the investment firm founded by Jane Lauder, with participation from existing investors JamJar Investments, Active Partners and Animal Health Angels. Founded…

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UK retail footfall dips 1.3% in October

Retail footfall across the UK fell 1.3% in October compared with the same month last year, according to data from MRI Software.  The decline was led by a 2.3% drop in high street visits, while shopping centres and retail parks recorded smaller decreases of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively. The report…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement on 26 November.  The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five to four to maintain the rate, with four members voting to reduce it by 0.25…

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Canine Principles partners with BSAVA PetSavers

Canine Principles has announced a partnership with BSAVA PetSavers, the fundraising and grant-awarding arm of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), to promote dog welfare and professional development within the veterinary and training sectors. Under the partnership, BSAVA members will receive a 15% discount on all Canine Principles courses.…

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Pets4Homes acquires Breedera to support responsible breeders

Pets4Homes, the UK’s largest online pet marketplace, has acquired Breedera, a British app designed to help dog breeders manage records and ensure compliance. As part of the deal, Breedera founder Mike White joins Pets4Homes as head of breeder success, overseeing integration of the platform and supporting breeders across the UK…

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