Pet Industry Federation
This coverage reports on news, initiatives, and industry developments from the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s leading trade association for pet businesses. Pet Gazette covers PIF’s role in representing retailers, groomers, suppliers, and service providers, including updates on training programmes, events, lobbying efforts, and industry standards. Coverage provides analysis of how PIF’s work influences commercial opportunities, best practices, and the growth of the UK petcare sector.
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Aug- 2018 -23 AugustCurrent Affairs
PIF reacts to Lucy’s Law victory
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has issued an official statement in response to the government’s announcement to hold a consultation on the banning of third party puppy and kitten sales in England. The trade association said it has “no retailer members [which sold] puppies”. It added that according to a…
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1 AugustCurrent Affairs
Former Henry Bell & Co boss Robert Lee dies, aged 77
It is with sadness that the family announces Robert Lee died suddenly on Tuesday 17 July 2018, aged 77. Retired managing director of Henry Bell & Co (Grantham) Limited, Lee was innovative in the evolution of the company from grain traders to the pet and wild bird food manufactures they…
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Jul- 2018 -19 JulyTrade Organisations
New course for licensing inspectors receives official accreditation
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that its joint animal establishments inspector training course, in partnership with the City of London Corporation, has been approved as meeting the City & Guilds Accreditation benchmark. From 1 October 2018, the new Licensing of Activities Involving Animals Regulations (AAL) require those carrying…
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Jun- 2018 -19 JuneBusiness
PIF and Hadlow College open grooming school in Greenwich
Trade association the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and Hadlow College in Kent have extended their joint venture and officially opened a dog grooming school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG). The Hadlow PIF (Greenwich) Dog Grooming School will offer City and Guilds qualifications for dog groomers which are recognised…
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6 JuneAwards
PIF marketing campaign shortlisted for industry award
The Pet Industry Federation has been shortlisted for the Marketing Campaign of the Year award at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2018. Formally supported by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, these awards recognise, reward and promote best practice among UK trade associations. PIF’s shortlisted entry…
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May- 2018 -3 MayEvents
Welsh Grooming Academy to present live demonstrations
The Welsh Grooming Academy will be hosting grooming workshops in association with the British Dog Groomers Association (BDGA) at PATS Telford in September. On both show days, grooming demonstrations and talks will be given by some of UK’s and international leading dog groomers. The demonstrations will highlight the knowledge and…
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2 MayCharities
Pets’n’Vets backs bid to update law on selling animals in Scottish pet shops
The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed MSP Jeremy Balfour’s proposals to upgrade ‘outdated’ law on selling animals in pet shops. The Conservative MSP highlighted research from animal charity Blue Cross indicating the current legislation governing pet shops dates from…
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1 MayTrade Organisations
Hadlow and PIF announce launch of new grooming school
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and Hadlow College in Kent have extended their joint venture to open a brand-new dog grooming school in Greenwich, London. Situated along Shooters Hill, the new ‘state of the art’ school opens three years after the partnership to manage the dog grooming school based at…
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Apr- 2018 -23 AprilManufacturers
Little BigPaw gets royal recognition
The First Class Pet Company, the team behind the brand Little BigPaw, has been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen with The Queens Award for International Trade in acknowledgement of Outstanding Growth in Overseas Sales. The winners were officially announced on the Queens birthday on 21 April 2018. Little BigPaw…
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11 AprilEvents
PIF announces British Dog Grooming Championship headline sponsor
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that pet supplies wholesaler, Bestpets, will be the headline sponsor at this year’s British Dog Grooming Championship (BDGC). Organised by the British Dog Groomers’ Association (a PIF division), BDGC takes place on Sunday 28 October at Warwickshire Event Centre, near Leamington Spa. In…
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