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  • Jan- 2022 -
    12 January
    Pet OwnersPet Industry Federation hosts export solution webinar

    Pet Industry Federation hosts export solution webinar

    The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, is hosting an export webinar to introduce details of a new export solution for UK pet businesses, who want to sell their products to customers in the EU. It revealed since Brexit, exporting to the EU has become…

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  • Oct- 2021 -
    20 October
    RetailersRogz expands UK presence with new warehouse

    Rogz expands UK presence with new warehouse

    South African pet accessories brand Rogz, has confirmed that it will be expanding its presence in the UK through operating out of a new warehouse. Having been present in the UK for almost 20 years, the change, which was always on the cards, was brought forward, mainly due to Brexit.…

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  • Sep- 2021 -
    23 September
    ManufacturersSoopa unveils new Christmas look

    Soopa unveils new Christmas look

    Soopa has redesigned its popular Christmas selection box with a brand new look! The new selection box includes dental sticks and healthy bites in a popular festive flavour of Cranberry and Sweet potato, which is “bursting with natural flavours to keep dogs happy and healthy”. They are 100% plant-based, hypoallergenic…

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  • Aug- 2021 -
    23 August
    FeaturesThe effects of Brexit on the pet industry

    The effects of Brexit on the pet industry

    Brexit has caused issues and complications for many industries in the UK and the pet industry is no exception. Many pet food brands rely on international trading, and Natures Menu has experienced huge setbacks in this area since Brexit – we’ve found it’s now easier to supply to Dubai than…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    8 July
    BusinessPIF seeks export crisis solution for pet industry

    PIF seeks export crisis solution for pet industry

    The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that it is holding talks with its members as well as an international logistics company to help pet companies overcome post-Brexit barriers to export and more easily get their products to pet markets in the EU. It comes as many pet industry companies…

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  • 5 July
    ManufacturersAntos rebrands to Nova Dog Chews

    Antos rebrands to Nova Dog Chews

    Antos has announced that it has now rebranded to Nova Dog Chews, effective from July 2021 onwards.  The company specialises in the manufacturing and supply of premium quality dog chews, including Highland Antler, Yak Snacks and Paddock Farm Ostrich products, amongst others.  The group, which has been trading since 2005,…

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  • Jun- 2021 -
    14 June
    Trade Organisations
    PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement

    PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement

    The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), alongside other trade bodies in the SPS Certification Working Group, have teamed up to call for a new veterinary agreement and “streamlined processes” to deal with restrictions to exports to the EU. Recent restrictions come after disruption at the border arising from Brexit, with…

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  • May- 2021 -
    20 May
    Charities
    RSPCA warns gov not to ‘sell out’ animal welfare in Australia trade deal

    RSPCA warns gov not to ‘sell out’ animal welfare in Australia trade deal

    The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning the government not to “sell out” animal welfare in its post-Brexit trade deal with Australia. There are lower legal animal welfare standards in Australia, including barren battery cages for hens, chlorinated chicken, growth hormone treatment for beef…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    12 March
    EconomyUK GDP shrinks 2.9% amid January lockdown

    UK GDP shrinks 2.9% amid January lockdown

    Monthly GDP fell by 2.9% in January as a national lockdown proved to impact economic activity, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals.  Figures released show that January’s GDP was 9.0% below the levels seen in February 2020, and 4.0% below October 2020 – the “initial recovery…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    26 February
    BusinessPets at Home raises guidance amid strong Q4 trading

    Pets at Home raises guidance amid strong Q4 trading

    Pets at Home has once again raised its profit forecast as the group continues to see strong trading and rising demand in the pet sector.  In light of its trading year-to-date, it now anticipates full-year underlying pre-tax profit, including the previously announced repayment of business rates relief of £28.9m, to…

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