Nottingham
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Nottingham, serving professionals across the city’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 operations to distribution strategies, our Nottingham coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Nov- 2015 -27 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Busy time for AmPet Products
Interest from the UK in AmPet Products has grown over the past year and is set to continue in 2016. The Nottinghamshire-based company, which introduces products to the UK from leading American suppliers as well as other major countries around the globe, will be seeking out more best-sellers at Global Expo in March. AmPet’s…
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Jun- 2015 -8 JuneManufacturers
Grove Pet Foods Ltd installs solar panels
The maker of Vitalin and Alpha, Grove Pet Foods Ltd, has installed solar panels at its premises on the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire border. The company has expressed a commitment to improving its green credentials. It aims to benefit the business, the environment and local community by reducing its carbon footprint.…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped visits Armitage Pet Care
Channel 4 primetime show Food Unwrapped visited the headquarters of pet product manufacturer Armitage, to find out how its popular Good Boy Choc Drops are made. Exploring the issue of chocolate poisoning in dogs, the programme explained the dangers of human-grade chocolate, before finding out what makes Choc Drops different…
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Apr- 2015 -2 AprilEditorial
Pet Food ‘Swindle’ Hits the Headlines
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have released the results of tests on pet food. Of the 17 products they examined 14 were found to hold proteins from unspecified animal species. Or, in layman’s terms, they featured meats that weren’t explicitly named on the label. The details were published within…
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Dec- 2014 -16 DecemberIndustry News
Wag and Tone wins PFMA’s ‘Get Pets Fit Award’
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced that Wag and Tone is the winner of its inaugural ‘Get Pets Fit Award’, acknowledging the great work undertaken by Karen Laker in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire to promote fitness among her dog and human clients. Nicole Paley, Communications Manager of PFMA…
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4 DecemberEditorial
Street Art Aims To Save Dogs
2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…
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Sep- 2014 -26 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New President of the British Veterinary Association
Yesterday farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2014/2015. The ceremony took place during the Association’s Members’ Day, held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The ceremony also saw Sean Wensley elected as Junior Vice President and Robin Hargreaves…
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Aug- 2014 -15 AugustRetailers
Neli Ban joins Armitage Pet Care
Armitage Pet Care of Nottingham is pleased to announce the new appointment of Neli Ban to Export Manager. Neli previously managed the sales and marketing for KA Testing Facility, working extensively in the Middle East and Asia. Neli says, “I’m delighted to be joining a unique branded manufacturing business that…
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Oct- 2012 -25 OctoberManufacturers
Birdfood manufacturer donates £14,200 to help wildlife
Walter Harrison’s has donated more than £14,200 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust in a bid to enthuse the next generation of naturalists. The manufacturer of wild bird foods and accessories made the presentation on 20 October, where Stuart Hendy of Walter Harrison’s gave the cheque to the trust’s newly appointed…
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Aug- 2012 -24 AugustIndustry News
Bestway announces £10million investment for Bestpets
Bestway Wholesale Group has announced a £10 million investment plan to expand its Batleys Bestpets group of specialist wholesale outlets. Operations director of Batleys and Bestpets Martin Race said: “Since the addition of Bestpets to the company in 2005, we have seen considerable growth and a complete belief in what…
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