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PIF takes members on trade mission to China

Three Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member companies visited China in May as part of a trade mission to launch their products to the Chinese market, in a trip hosted by PIF and its Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co. Hownd, Broadreach Nature and Prins Petfoods joined the…

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Lifetime achievement for James & Steel as Group 55 sees double win at PetQuip awards

John James from pet accessories and treats company James & Steel was given a lifetime achievement award at this year’s PetQuip Awards ceremony. The event took place at the PATS Telford trade show on 23 September and was presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager and Amanda Sizer Barrett…

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Natural pet care brand HOWND secures £50,000 funding

Hertfordshire-based natural pet care brand HOWND has secured a £50,000 funding package from NatWest to progress its growth plans and launch a new product. Company founders Mark Hirschel and Jo Amit have used the finance to support new product development. The company will launch its first ever pet accessory, the…

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PetQuip announces award finalists for 2018

The PetQuip Awards has announced the 39 finalists for this year’s ceremony, which is in its sixth year and will take place in autumn at the PATS Telford trade show.  PetQuip’s trade association manager, Pat Flynn said; “It has been a mammoth task working with our team of experts to…

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Germ-fighting dog bowl launches crowdfunding campaign

Pet care brand HOWND has launched a reward-based Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its new HERO Bowl with aims to raise £38,000 to bring the bowl to market. The product was invented to provide antimicrobial protection for dog food and water bowls and is set to be the most hygienic bowl…

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UK Bring Your Dog to Work Day to take place on Friday

This Friday will be the UK’s fifth Bring Your Dog to Work day, businesses will be encouraged to let employees bring their dogs in with them in order to raise money for charity. The event, founded and organised by pet grooming product manufacturer Hownd will aim to raise money for…

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Parliament talks on the use of dogs in animal experiments begin

A group of parliamentary representatives, animal welfare organisations, veterinarians and scientists met for the first time to discuss the harm versus the benefits of using dog for experiments in the UK. The UK is now the biggest reported user of animals in the EU with 3.9m experiments reported in 2016.…

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Date set for Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Bring Your Dog To Work Day is set to return this year on 22nd June. Now in its fith year, the popular day founded and organised by pet care brand HOWND, is embraced by thousands of UK businesses and employees across the UK. High profile celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, the Top Gear team, ITV’s Loose Women, Tennis…

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HOWND dry foam wash proves a hit in South Africa

HOWND has launched a new all-natural 4-in-1 Miracle Dry Foam Wash. The fast-drying pH-balanced waterless foam safely lifts dirt and mud and will leave a dog’s coats clean, conditioned and smelling of aromatherapy oils within minutes. Made with a vegan alternative to Keratin, it also helps remove static and tangles for…

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Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…

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