Bird Care

Jan- 2020 -

9 January

Supa releases new range of wild bird care products

Pet product retailer Supa has launched its new range of wild bird care products. The new range will include a robin and small bird feeder, a wild bird water drinker, and a wild bird seed hopper and a metal squirrel feeder. The robin and small wild bird feeder is a…

Dec- 2019 -

6 December

Retailers

Henry Bell & Co launches new wild bird brand

Animal feed producer, Henry Bell and Co has announced it has launched its own brand, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care. Henry Bell has over 20 years’ experience in the bird food industry and has now created a range with over 100 products, which feature mixed seeds, straights such as peanuts,…

Aug- 2019 -

9 August

Manufacturers

Henry Bell launches own-brand bird feed

Pet food manufacturer Henry Bell, has launched its owned-brand Henry Bell Wild Bird Care, featuring more than 100 different products catering for every type of garden bird. The range ingredients include, mixed seeds, straights such as peanuts and sunflower seeds, mealworms, and suet and fat balls, and is designed to…

May- 2019 -

15 May

Appointment

Henry Bell creates new division and announces appointments

Henry Bell, the family-owned pet and wild bird food producer, has set up a dedicated division to support its newly launched Henry Bell Wild Bird Care brand. The company has also bolstered its ranks with a number of appointments to support the brand’s growth. Tony Clare has been named commercial…

Apr- 2019 -

12 April

Manufacturers

Henry Bell & Co launches wild bird brand

Henry Bell and Co, the family-owned and leading quality animal feed producer has announced the release of its own brand, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care. Henry Bell has over 20 years’ experience in the bird food industry and has been pivotal in the growth of many private label wild bird…

Nov- 2018 -

20 November

Appointment

Pet Brands appoints new commercial director

The Paramount Retail Group has appointed Nigel Moult as commercial director for pet accessories company Pet Brands, supporting the group’s confectionery portfolio which includes Crawford & Tilley and Bristows of Devon. Moult brings “considerable” senior management experience in import and distribution across a number of categories, including lifestyle and leisure…

Jan- 2017 -

19 January

Current Affairs

Gardman urges retailers to capitalise on wild bird care campaigns

Wild bird care company Gardman is encouraging retailers to stock-up and boost sales during high-profile conservation-led events during winter 2017. The British Trust of Ornithology’s (BTO) National Nest Box Week takes place from 14-21 February 2017. Natural nesting sites for birds such as disused old buildings or hollows in trees are…

Nov- 2016 -

29 November

Products

Rising demand for window bird feeders, says Meripac

Manufacturer of wild bird care products, Meripac, predicts growing demand for window bird feeders. Interest is expected to increase with the greater percentage of flats being built. Meripac suggests that placing bird food in a prominent position will increase the likelihood of attracting birds. Meripac’s Bertram Mindell said: “The most visible…

Oct- 2016 -

28 October

Current Affairs

Westland achieves highest food safety standard accreditation from BRC

Westland has achieved the highest food safety standard accreditation from global monitoring organisation, the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Its bird care factory in Driffield, East Yorkshire, has held the highest accreditation from the BRC for the last seven years, across a stringent set of criteria, covering everything from processes, hygiene and…

Jul- 2016 -

15 July

Events

GIMA award winners announced

Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which saw manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…