Northern Ireland
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Northern Ireland, serving professionals across the region’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail management to supply chain operations, our Northern Ireland coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Mar- 2017 -7 MarchCurrent Affairs
US pet food company partners with Tesco
US chilled pet food brand Freshpet is working in partnership with Tesco. Freshpet’s range of fresh, natural, less-processed pet food will be available in 300 Tesco stores nationwide, merchandised in unique Freshpet branded chiller cabinets for the pet aisle . Freshpet Co-Founder and Europe’s MD, Cathal Walsh explains: “Freshpet started ten…
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Feb- 2017 -7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA to keep powers of prosecution
Private prosecutions will continue to be made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a new report reveals. MPs called for the government to lessen the prosecution power of the RSPCA in November 2016 so it only acted in exceptional cases. This followed allegations of pets being wrongly taken from homes…
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Jan- 2017 -26 JanuaryLatest News
DAERA vet elected new president for BVA Northern Ireland Branch
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Jean Wales as its new president at its AGM, which was held at The Seagoe Hotel, Portadown on 25 January. After serving a year as junior vice president, Jean will succeed Seamus O’Kane as BVA Northern Ireland president,…
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23 JanuaryLatest News
BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech
The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech, which outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister’s speech covered the Government’s negotiating…
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19 JanuaryVeterinary
BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech
The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech earlier this week, which outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister’s speech covered…
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Dec- 2016 -15 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Warning of gar species for sale in England and Wales
Importers and retailers in England and Wales are being warned to carefully check the gar species they sell to ensure they are not trading in illegal fish. Only Atractosteus tristoechus (Cuban gar) and Lepisosteus platyrhincus (Florida gar) are permitted for sale under the Import of Live Fish Act (ILFA) in…
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6 DecemberAwards
Cotswold RAW is finalist at 2016 Growing Business Awards
Cotswold RAW came close to winning a gong at the Prestigious Growing Business awards on November 30, 2016. To get so close to CBI/Amazon sponsored winner’s enclosure was no mean feat, especially when taking on (among others) Rick Stein’s favourite organic broth, Northern Ireland’s most magnificent mash and the last…
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Oct- 2016 -14 OctoberCurrent Affairs
ROYAL CANIN® helps to promote the Guide Dogs charity
ROYAL CANIN® and the Guide Dogs charity are launching a retail promotion and social media campaign. They’ll be building greater awareness of the work that Guide Dogs does in helping people with sight loss enjoy confidence and independence. 8,000 UK guide dogs are now fed on ROYAL CANIN® food…
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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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15 AugustEvents
GCA reveals finalists in Ruxley Rose competition
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed the names of the finalist garden centres in its Ruxley Rose competition. The winners of the Garden Centre and Destination Garden Centre categories will be announced at the annual GCA Conference in St. Andrews, from January 22 until 25, 2017. The finalists in the…
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