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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Mar- 2017 -10 MarchIndustry News
Pet owners and PIF members connected with new website
Pet Industry Federation members can now connect with pet owners thanks to a new public-facing website. The website will list PIF members exclusively to the pet-owning public and will launch later in March. ‘Mypetpeople.co.uk’ will signpost pet owners to PIF member dog groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, boarding business and retailers,…
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9 MarchIndustry News
New partnership announced to promote reptile welfare
The Pet Charity and Hadlow College has announced the development of a new centre of welfare excellence for reptiles and amphibians, based at Hadlow College in Kent. The National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW) will provide refuge and care for reptiles and amphibians with the aim of finding ideal…
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8 MarchCurrent Affairs
Two new qualifications launched at Crufts
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of two new City & Guilds Certificates of Technical Competence aimed at professional dog walkers and pet sitters. The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in Dog Walking, and the Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in…
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Feb- 2017 -7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PIF responds to Defra’s ‘next steps’ for animal establishment licensing
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has broadly welcomed DEFRA’s Next Steps document on the review of animal establishment licensing, which includes pet shops and boarding establishments. The trade association represents the interests of over 2,500 UK pet businesses. In its joint submission with OATA and REPTA to the original consultation…
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1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PIF announces new chairman
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced the appointment of Steve Fowler as its new chairman. Steve has been a director within the organisation for 17 years, having seen the transition of the PIF from a charity to a membership trade association. Steve was the worthy recipient of the…
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Jan- 2017 -18 JanuaryTrade Organisations
PIF offers licensing help to pet boarders
More Pet Industry Federation (PIF) members are now eligible for help with licensing. PIF has extended its successful Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation. It will offer support for its licensed kennel, cattery and home boarding members across England and Wales. PIF’s Primary Authority is a statutory partnership. It…
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Dec- 2016 -2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Another award for dog crèche business
Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has scooped another business award. The small business was crowned Best Customer Service winner at the SME Surrey Business Awards 2016 and received runner-up in the Business Innovation category. This follows hot on the heels of winning the best UK doggy day…
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2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Naturediet celebrates 40 years
Family run company Naturediet is celebrating 40 years in business. Founded in 1976 by Robin Orrow, its vision was to produce a healthier, more natural food for dogs than the contemporary feeds of the time. After two years of research, Naturediet produced a shelf stable version of the quality raw food.…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
EFRA report raises more questions on animal welfare than it solves, says PIF
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the trade association which represents the interests of 2,500 pet businesses, has cautiously welcomed the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee’s Report into animal welfare in England. The report, published on November 16, outlines a number of recommendations for robust new measures, including a ban…
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9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Annual inspection looms for licensed pet retailers
The annual inspection for those selling livestock within shops is imminent. Pet retailers are being advised by The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) about the importance of joining PIF’s Primary Authority scheme – the government-backed scheme which helps to standardise inspections, overcome problems encountered by retailers and raise animal welfare standards.…
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