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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Apr- 2018 -10 AprilTrade Organisations
PIF launches new online education portal
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched a new online education portal with a range of courses specifically designed for pet professionals. The courses include canine first aid, canine health and behaviour; business skills for dog groomers and legislation for dog groomers. The City and Guilds Pet Store Management course…
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Mar- 2018 -13 MarchEvents
PIF’s Business Lounge at PATS to provide advice to pet businesses
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will be hosting a Business Lounge at PATS Sandown from Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 March, from where visitors will be able to speak to PIF staff about how its membership benefits can help pet businesses grow and thrive in an ever-changing pet market. Situated…
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Jan- 2018 -11 JanuaryManufacturers
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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Dec- 2017 -7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
PIF award winners announced
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…
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Oct- 2017 -23 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Guild of Master Groomers gains new member
The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) has welcomed Belinda Morris to its Guild of Master Groomers. Belinda has been grooming for 12 years and is currently team leader at the Hadlow PIF Grooming School at Hadlow College in Kent. Prior to that, Belinda worked at Pets at Home and The…
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16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
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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11 OctoberFeatures
Meet the entrepreneur behind Bruce’s Doggy Daycare
Entrepreneur and former dog walker Bruce Casalis (above, left) turned his passion for pets into a thriving business. In 2009 he opened Bruce’s Doggy Daycare in Cobham. Rising demand and a long waiting list led to the launch of a second premises in Ripley. He now has over 42 staff…
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Sep- 2017 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF announces results of rabbit nutrition study
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will announce the results of its year long research study into the differences between feeding muesli and nuggets to rabbits at the Pet Industry Forum on the 28 November. The study set out to validate a previous study (Meredith et al., 2015; Prebble et al.,…
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20 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF announces new dog walker code
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced details of a new code of practice for professional dog walkers which has been developed in collaboration with Dogs Trust and RSPCA. Professional dog walking is becoming an increasingly common service due to the changing habits of the general population and a…
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11 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF to showcase major developments at PATS Telford
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) claims it will be ‘showcasing major developments’ at PATS Telford. From its stand, A31, staff will be on hand to talk to visitors and members about its new public facing website mypetpeople.co.uk and events including the British Dog Grooming Championship and the PIF Forum &…
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