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Dog food manufacturer announces ‘Dog Dates’ scheme to combat loneliness

A dog food manufacturer has announced a new scheme called ‘Dog Dates’ to combat loneliness in the elderly as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. The Pedigree scheme has seen 20 lonely elderly people living in Melton Mowbray paired up with dog owners in the village in the hope that…

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Mars Petcare UK appoints new marketing director

Mars Pet Nutrition UK has announced that it has appointed Chris Rodi to the role of marketing director. Rodi has worked at Mars since May 2010 and is making the move to Petcare from Mars Wrigley Confectionery, where for the last two years he served as marketing director bitesize portfolio,…

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Mars Petcare UK appoints new sales director

Mars Petcare UK has appointed Helen Warren-Piper to the role of sales director at Mars Pet Nutrition UK. She will also join the Mars Petcare UK leadership team. Deri Watkins, managing director of Mars Petcare UK said: “Helen brings a wealth of experience to the Petcare business and joins us…

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Little BigPaw enters 2018 with new successes

British pet food brand Little BigPaw has entered the new year with expanding UK and international partnerships and a number of new industry accolades. The company was presented with the Award for Innovation at the China International Pet Show held in Shanghai. It was also crowned winners at this year’s…

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OATA introduces new members to Board of Directors

The aquatic industry trade body, OATA, has welcomed three new directors to its Board, following its annual general meeting held in November. Caroline Everett of Anglo Aquatic Plants, Dr Donna Snellgrove of Mars Petcare and Simon Strode of Tetra will now attend board meetings. The vacancies were created when the…

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Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory celebrates 30th anniversary

Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory, near Leeds, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The site has been making pet care and treats products – including Pedigree® and Dreamies™ – since 1987. Over the last 30 years, the Birstall site has produced 40,000 tonnes of pet food products and provided jobs for multiple…

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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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Just for Pets saved by Pedigree Wholesale

Just for Pets has been bought out of administration by Pedigree Wholesale. In addition to Just for Pets being rescued from administration, the company will maintain employment of nearly 200 staff from its head office and store operations in 18 locations across the country. The predominantly Midlands-based stores announced that…

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PetQuip reveals the winners of 2017’s awards

International trade association, PetQuip, has celebrated its fifth annual award ceremony for the pet sector. 22 companies were honoured during a dinner and party at the Telford International Centre on September 24th.  The awards were presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager, and Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE, director general of…

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PetQuip names awards finalists for 2017

The 2017 PetQuip Awards have announced the names of this year’s finalists. The winners will be revealed at a gala presentation evening on the first evening of PATS Telford, which takes place on 24-25 September.   The awards are now in their fifth year and attract a wide range of…

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