Beco

Apr- 2021 -

22 April

Agria becomes first UK pet insurer to go carbon neutral

Agria Pet Insurance has announced it has become the first pet insurer in the UK to go carbon neutral. The firm has now achieved official carbon neutral status, certified by environmental consultancy firm, Eco Offset, through its investment in globally registered clean water and conservation projects. Janet Hughes, director of…

Mar- 2021 -

18 March

Manufacturers

Beco unveils major packaging refresh

Sustainable pet brand Beco has announced the launch of a major packaging refresh, with a new look designed to “communicate its core mission to encourage pet owners to love their planet as much as they love their dog”. Its new packaging is made from plant-based materials and printed with water…

Jan- 2021 -

8 January

Manufacturers

Pets Choice name Becky Lambert national pet trade manager

Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has appointed Becky Lambert its new national pet trade manager. Lambert joins Pets Choice from Beco Pets where she worked as a senior sales and key account manager. She previously held management positions at Armitage Pet Care and Empire Pet Supplies, and has almost 20…

Dec- 2020 -

16 December

Features

How retailers can appeal to the eco-conscious pet parent

As is the case right now across consumer culture, pet owners are making purchases with the environment at the forefront of their mind. In fact, in a recent Beco survey, 78% of customers said that sustainability is a major influence when deciding what to buy. Times are definitely changing. To…

14 December

Manufacturers

IPN achieves carbon negative status

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced that it is officially a carbon negative business, claiming to be the first major UK pet food manufacturer to achieve the accreditation. The manufacturer has been accredited as achieving carbon negative status by Carbon Footprint, and has now launched its ‘A Positive Pawprint’ project…

Sep- 2020 -

29 September

Manufacturers

Burns Pet Nutrition launches membership club for new owners

Natural pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, has launched a new membership scheme to support new puppy owners, following a “puppy boom” in the UK over the last six months. The family-run business has unveiled its new Puppy Club, that aims to provide advice, support and food supplies to new…

Jul- 2020 -

13 July

Coronavirus

Businesses must remain Covid-secure, warns HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses that they must ensure they are Covid-secure as lockdown measures ease across the UK. According to the authority, inspectors will be “out and about”, spot-checking employers that they are complying with health and safety law. HSE defines “Covid-secure” as being “adaptable…

Jun- 2020 -

29 June

Features

Q&A with Robert Shaw

How is Beco dealing with the current Covid-19 pandemic? Undoubtedly it has been a challenging time but like everyone else, we were shocked and challenged by the pandemic, before and during lockdown. We have found ways to deal with it, obviously the safety of our employees were our main concern…

9 June

Manufacturers

Beco appoints Jack Wills co-founder as new director

Pet product company Beco has announced the appointment of Jack Wills co-founder, Rob Shaw, as its new director. Shaw brings a “wealth” of experience to Beco after opening the first Jack Wills store with his university friend Peter Williams in Devon with just £40,000. Beco has also unveiled its new…

Apr- 2020 -

7 April

Coronavirus

Charley Chau Opens ‘Emergency Dog Supplies’ Store

Luxury dog bed company Charley Chau has announced the launch of an Emergency Dog Supplies Shop to help customers source priority items during the pandemic. The pop-up store, which was launched in less than a week, has a small edit of essential items to “keep dogs well fed, amused and…