Dorset

This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Dorset, serving professionals across the county’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, national retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to supply chain management, our Dorset coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.

Aug- 2016 -

12 August

Manufacturers

Dorwest Herbs moves to new purpose built premises

Dorwest Herbs has moved to a new facility in Dorchester, Dorset. The purpose-built premises include the office and production in a single site. The company’s licensed production unit are now integrated with the sales and marketing offices. Managing director, Jo Boughton-White, commented: “We’re thrilled to move into our fantastic new premises,…
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May- 2016 -

26 May

Celebrities

The Prince of Wales visits Dorwest Herbs

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales met Dorwest Herbs Ltd. at the company’s new purpose built premises at Poundbury, which is on Duchy of Cornwall land. Dorwest is moving its existing office and production premises onto one new purpose built facility in Dorset’s County Town, Dorchester. Jo and Ben Boughton-White who now manage the 70…
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Apr- 2016 -

29 April

Current Affairs

Charity sees an increase of large dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats home has seen an increase in the number of large dogs coming into its care. Dogue de Bordeaux numbers doubled last year compared to 2014 and breeds such is Akitas and Alaskan Malamutes rising by around 30 percent within the charity’s’ centres. Five of the charity’s…
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Mar- 2016 -

18 March

Events

Paris to London bike ride raises money for pet charity

Rupert Brown, owner of Muddy Paws, and friends will be taking part in the classic London to Paris bike ride in June 2016 to raise funds for good causes. “I am raising money for two charities,” says Rupert, “Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Dorset Air Ambulance. I did the London to…
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Oct- 2015 -

12 October

Current Affairs

Dorwest launch rebrand and reveal their fresh new look

Dorset based company, Dorwest Herbs have revealed the company’s new logo, branding and visual identity which follows on from an extensive brand review. The new logo reflects Dorwest’s heritage and evolution over the decades yet also looks to a bright future. Their new tagline ‘Experts in herbal pet care’ stems…
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2 October

Industry News

Forthglade receives £6m investment in their natural pet food brand

Forthglade, have confirmed a £6m investment from Piper, the leading specialist investor in consumer brands. Gerard Lovell, joint managing director of Forthglade said: “Although we were approached by other potential investors, Piper demonstrated the value it will bring to our brand and has already had a significant impact on the…
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Sep- 2015 -

4 September

Products

Dorwest prepares pets for firework season

30 million fireworks are sold in the UK every year and with a noise equivalent to a 747 airplane taking off, it’s no surprise pets become anxious and unsettled. Dorset-based company, Dorwest, has launched its ‘Remember Remember for a calmer November’ campaign. Dorwest reported that last year’s sales of Scullcap & Valerian Tablets…
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May- 2015 -

11 May

Events

PATS Telford September Show Set To Be The Biggest Yet

PATS Telford is gearing up to be the biggest show ever in the UK’s No.1 pet trade show’s seven-year history. It will be the first year that PATS takes place at Telford International Centre, where the exhibition hall offers more floor space than ever before. More than 150 companies have already…
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Oct- 2014 -

29 October

Manufacturers

Dorwest Herbs Are Easing Firework Fear With Natural Remedies

With fireworks season kicking off this weekend, many pet owners are going to be facing a stressful fortnight and their poor pets even more so! To ease both dispositions Dorwest Herbs, a family business located in rural West Dorset, are launching their ‘Fireworks Phobia? – No Fear!’ campaign for a…
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Nov- 2012 -

7 November

Events

Monty Halls gets involved in ‘best dog walk’ competition

Dartmouth-based TV explorer and expert diver Monty Halls, whose adventures with his beloved dog Reuben are captured in the hit TV series Great Escapes, is getting behind an exciting new competition to find the best dog walk on the South West Coast Path. Dog walkers are being invited to nominate…
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