Bark
This coverage focuses on Bark, a pet products and services brand known for its innovative toys, treats, and subscription offerings, and its role in the UK pet retail and supply chain market. Pet Gazette reports on Bark’s product launches, marketing strategies, partnerships with retailers and distributors, and expansion into new categories. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the brand’s market positioning, consumer demand trends, and opportunities within the growing pet lifestyle sector.
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Feb- 2017 -21 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
75,000 meals donated to animal charities
Hertfordshire based pet food brands, Barking Heads and Meowing Heads, are donating over 75,000 meals of their dog and cat food to a number of animal charities across the UK this month. Named after their canine mascot, ‘Bailey’s wet food giveaway’ hopes to raise awareness for the many pets bought as…
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Dec- 2016 -1 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Dog-sitters named Micro Business of the Year
A dog-sitting business was named Micro Business of the Year at the Amazon Growing Business Awards. Barking Mad was established in 2000 as an alternative to kennels. The service arranges holidays for dogs when their owners need to go away. Speaking after picking up the award, Lee Dancy, managing director, said:…
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Nov- 2016 -1 NovemberCurrent Affairs
New report reveals London’s ‘cat crisis’
Recently released figures from the Cat Population Control Group, suggest that London is undergoing a crisis. In 2015, one London borough reported more cat incidents than in the whole of Leeds. Cat Population Control Group comprises RSPCA, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, iCatCare, PDSA, The Mayhew Animal…
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Oct- 2016 -19 OctoberProducts
DTC reveals new festive dog treat
The Dog Treat Company (DTC) is getting into the festive spirit with a new product for pooches. Bark the Herald is a free-range chicken liver treat with essential Christmas trimmings. Cinnamon, sage, cranberries and a splash of coconut oil are combined to create a stocking filler. DTC’s founder, Joe Halliwell, said: ‘We wanted to…
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17 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Social ‘petworking’ app connects dog owners, dogs and businesses
New, free, social networking app, Bauwow, brings dogs, owners and pet businesses together. The all-in-one interactive community lets dog owners sign up and create a profile on behalf of their pet. Bauwow’s range of functions includes ‘barking’ at other dogs to make new friends and finding dog-friendly restaurants and shops to…
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6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Puppy farmers convicted of fraud
An Essex puppy dealer has been found guilty and is due to be sentenced alongside other conspirators. The dealers have pleaded pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with the breeding and selling of sick and dying puppies. Teresa Wade of Ship Lane, Aveley, in Essex, pleaded guilty to one offence of…
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Sep- 2016 -20 SeptemberEvents
Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards. The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…
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16 SeptemberManufacturers
Pet Food UK runs first national advertising campaign
Premium dog food brand, Barking Heads™ will launch its first national television and radio advertising campaign from mid-September 2016. Barking Heads has invested £350k in the campaign. Filmed in Bedfordshire, the adverts were written and produced by Radioville and Jungle Creative. Television commercials will be aired across various Sky channels. The radio advertising…
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Jul- 2016 -22 JulyCurrent Affairs
Barking Heads and Meowing Heads launch new wet tins
Natural pet food brands Barking Heads and Meowing Heads have launched an array of new tinned wet food for dogs and cats. Moving away from their original foiled trays, the ultra premium products will now be presented in handy 100g, 200g and 400g ctins with easy-open ring-pull tops. Each recipe has been…
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14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Emaciated dog finds happiness
An emaciated dog who has passed from owner to owner has finally found happiness at his new home, after being rescued by The Mayhew Animal Home. When officers first discovered ten year old Labrador and collie cross, Ben, he was emaciated and living in poor conditions. Three months later, with the help…
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