Brexit
This coverage examines the ongoing impact of Brexit on the UK petcare industry, from import and export regulations to supply chain operations and market access. Pet Gazette reports on changes to trade agreements, customs procedures, and product standards, providing analysis to help pet retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors navigate the new trading landscape. Coverage includes expert commentary, case studies, and business insights on how Brexit continues to shape costs, logistics, and growth opportunities across the sector.
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Oct- 2017 -11 OctoberFeatures
Outgoing BVNA president Samantha Morgan looks back on her time in office
In October 2017, Samantha Morgan hands the presidency of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to her successor, Wendy Nevins, during the BVNA Congress 2017. Pet Gazette caught up with Sam to to discuss her two years within the role. What would you say were your greatest achievements, as president?…
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Sep- 2017 -27 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Brexit must protect pets’ interests, says PFMA
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released an open letter to the leaders of political parties. The association states: “The nation’s 54 million pets didn’t vote for Brexit and will still expect their favourite foods available from 30 March 2019, no matter what happens during the next few weeks of…
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22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New BVA president hopes to ‘work together’
Senior lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) John Fishwick was today announced as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2017/2018. After graduating from Cambridge University in 1985, John worked in small animal and farm animal general practice. Specialising in cattle health and production, he became a lecturer…
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5 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
August sees retail sales increase
In August, UK retail sales increased by 1.3 percent on a like-for-like basis from August 2016, according to the BRC. On a total basis, sales rose 2.4 percent in August, against a decline of 0.3 percent in August 2016, which had been the poorest performance of the year. This is…
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Aug- 2017 -18 AugustCurrent Affairs
Retail sales increase by 0.3%
Retail sales increased by 0.3 percent in July 2017, compared with the previous month, according to the Office of National Statistics. This was due to strong sales in food stores at 1.5 percent; recovering from a fall of 1.1 percent in June 2017. The underlying pattern in the quantity bought, measured…
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1 AugustLatest News
NOAH reveals first ‘Brexit Barometer’ report
The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) inaugural Brexit Barometer report has revealed that optimism and uncertainty are vying for position on the future of the animal medicines industry in the UK. The report was developed following the set-up of NOAH’s Brexit Taskforce and a Brexit workshop event where NOAH members and stakeholders representing 16 organisations came together to discuss and debate the impact of the EU Exit on the animal medicines sector. The…
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Jul- 2017 -31 JulyCurrent Affairs
NOAH reveals first ‘Brexit Barometer’ report
The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) inaugural Brexit Barometer report has revealed that optimism and uncertainty are vying for position on the future of the animal medicines industry in the UK. The report was developed following the set-up of NOAH’s Brexit Taskforce and a Brexit workshop event where NOAH members and stakeholders representing 16 organisations came together to discuss and debate the impact of the EU Exit on the animal medicines sector. The…
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25 JulyLatest News
‘Overwhelming reliance on non-UK EU veterinary staff’, claims committee
A report has found that there is an overwhelming reliance on non-UK EU citizens to fill crucial official veterinary positions in the UK. The UK currently has some of the highest farm animal welfare standards in the world and there is cross-sector support for maintaining those high standards after Brexit.…
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25 JulyCurrent Affairs
‘Overwhelming reliance on non-UK EU veterinary staff’, claims committee
A report has found that there is an overwhelming reliance on non-UK EU citizens to fill crucial official veterinary positions in the UK. The UK currently has some of the highest farm animal welfare standards in the world and there is cross-sector support for maintaining those high standards after Brexit.…
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10 JulyCurrent Affairs
NOAH welcomes close working relationship with EMA post-Brexit
NOAH has welcomed the statement by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Business Secretary Greg Clark that the UK is fully committed to continuing a close working relationship with the EU, in particular the European Medicines Agency (EMA), post-Brexit. In a letter published in the Financial Times on 6 July, NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard said that NOAH agrees access to medicines for human patients is vitally…
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