Pet Industry Federation

PIF announces canine behaviour seminar

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it will launch a seminar on canine behaviour in a group setting, aimed at businesses such as dog daycares, home boarders and dog walkers. Taking place on Sunday 14 July at Willow Tree Canine Daycare in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, the day-long seminar will be…

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PIF launches new reptile and small mammal qualification

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it has launched a new qualification for looking after small mammals and reptiles. PIF has developed specialisms in the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Health and Husbandry qualification for reptiles and small mammals, as part of its package…

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PIF launches new trade show for pet industry

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has announced the launch of a new industry-wide trade show aimed at all pet businesses within the UK pet industry, including those within the pet services sector. It builds on research PIF undertook with manufacturers and retailers which…

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PIF reveals plans for 2019

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has outlined its plans for the year ahead, as it approaches Crufts and re-structures its Bedford-based team. The trade body said 2019 would be a “hive of new activity” to bring further benefits and opportunities to members. PIF…

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Poppy’s Picnic nominated for Expo Awards

Dylan Watkins, founder of raw dog food brand, Poppy’s Picnic, has been nominated for the Male Entrepreneur of the Year in the south west region’s Great British Expos’ Awards and the company has been nominated in the ‘New Start-up of the Year’ category. The Great British Expos’ Ltd have been…

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Naturediet’s eco-packaging range extended

The Naturediet Feel Good range of healthy, 100 percent British made wet food for dogs has introduced a new smaller 200g pack for small breeds, available to purchase from late February. Naturediet have also recently launched their Purely range in the new eco-conscious packs. The Purely range is a simple…

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New insect dog food aims to shrink UK’s carbon pawprint

Launching in January 2019, new pet food brand Yora has made a pledge to provide dogs with a healthy, delicious diet while reducing their environmental impact. Pets are estimated to consume around 20 percent of the world’s meat and fish, a statistic which is set to grow further with the…

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PIF crowns its 2018 award winners

The winners of the 2018 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards were announced on 3 December at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton. Karen Pickwick, former editor of PBW News, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award; and two new Special Achievement Awards, were awarded to Matthew Hood (Marriages) and Marion Stinton (Henry…

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Bestpets wins ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ for a second year in a row

Bestpets, the specialist pet care division of Bestway Wholesale, was named as ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards, for the second year in a row. The awards, which were held at Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire on Tuesday 27 November, are the UK’s premier event for…

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Defra updates guidance on Animal Activities Licensing regulations

Defra has re-issued the guidance documents for the new Animal Activities Licensing Regulations, which came into force on 1 October 2018. Following feedback provided by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), in collaboration with the Corporation of London, the new guidance has been amended versions to address some of the points…

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