England
England is home to a wide range of pet industry businesses, from high street pet shops and regional chains to major manufacturers and distributors. Pet Gazette’s coverage spans commercial developments across the country — including shop openings and closures, wholesale operations, supply chain logistics, regional retail trends, and brand expansion strategies. We report on market dynamics affecting pet food, accessories, grooming, and health products, with a particular focus on how these trends impact pet retailers, importers, and wholesalers operating across England’s towns, cities, and rural communities.
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Oct- 2016 -24 OctoberCurrent Affairs
400% rise in pet insurance fraud
There has been a 400 percent rise in pet insurance fraud, according to Aquarium Software. The UK pet insurance industry could help stem some £2 million worth of pay outs in fraudulent pet insurance claims each year, by fully integrating existing insurance intelligence into its operational software tools, according to…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
New sales manager for Pero
North Wales based Pero (Foods) Ltd has appointed Steven Dennard as its new UK sales manager for the southern regions (anywhere below the M4). Having gained valuable experienced and knowledge working abroad for pet food companies across Europe as well as acting as a consultant for a new pet food company…
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10 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Scottish ban on tail docking lifted
The outright ban on all dog tail docking within Scotland has been lifted, Scottish Government has announced. Environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said that ‘legislation will be changed to permit the shortening of the tails of spaniel and hunt point retriever puppies where a vet believes they are likely to be…
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6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Updating dog microchipping ‘needs a rethink’, claims MedicAnimal
Six months after the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs in England, Andrew Bucher, chief veterinary officer and co-founder of MedicAnimal, has questioned elements of the scheme and whether it can be effective in the long term. Figures reported last week by animal charity Dogs Trust show more than 4,700…
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Sep- 2016 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released
A summary of responses to Defra’s consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This consultation ran for 12 weeks, from the 20 December 2015 until the 12 March 2016. The consultation covers proposals to introduce new secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006,…
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9 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Dog from puppy farm named Rescue Animal of the Year
Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been named Rescue Animal of the Year at the Animal Hero Awards 2016. The fourth annual Animal Hero Awards were run by the Daily Mirror in partnership with the RSPCA. They took place on September 7 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. Lucy was nominated for…
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Aug- 2016 -25 AugustLatest News
Joe Lydon named Garland/Worth Gardening ‘sales agent of the year’
Joe Lydon has been voted the Garland/Worth Gardening ‘Sales Agent of the Year’. Joe is responsible for sales in Scotland. Taking advantage of many new product innovations, he achieved a 22 per cent increase in sales for his area. The award was presented to Joe at the company’s Annual Sales Conference…
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Jul- 2016 -21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds pays tribute to former managing director, Phil Judson
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds’ new promotional video is a fitting tribute to their former managing director, Phil Judson. Leading pet and working dog food manufacturing company, Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds, has recently completed a new promotional video which shows its manufacturing processes, profiles its Scunthorpe factory and features a testimonial from the Captain of the…
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11 JulyCurrent Affairs
DEFRA confirms microchipping regulations
Individuals who microchip cats, ferrets and rabbits must meet certain criteria to comply with regulations, according to VetSkill. Since The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 came into effect last year, providing clear details about who can legally implant microchips into dogs, there has been ongoing confusion over who can…
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8 JulyEditorial
What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?
Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and asking ‘what’s going to happen next?’ The pet trade is no exception. Following a vote on June 23, 51.9 percent of voters within the UK chose to leave the European Union.…
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