Pet Industry Federation

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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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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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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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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Doggy Day Care wins national award

Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has won a leading pet industry national award. The small business collected the top prize in the Pet Services Dog Day Care & Boarding category at the Pet Industry Federation Awards on 1 November. Competition was stiff, with just six businesses making…

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PIF reveals 2016 award winners

Companies throughout the pet industry are celebrating after scooping up awards. The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) named its 2016 winners on November 1, at Wokefield Park Hotel near Reading. Actor and comedian, Chris Barrie, presented the event which was organised by the PIF. Hundreds of pet industry professionals attended. The…

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Dog crèche business recognised for national award

  Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has reached the finals of a national pet trade award in the same month it announced further growth. The fast-growing small business is a finalist in the Pet Industry Federation Awards Pet Services Dog Day Care & Boarding category. The awards…

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PIF offers free bubbly to pet businesses

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will be offering new members a free bottle of bubbly, if they join on the PIF stand at PATS Telford on 25-26 September 2016. The pet industry trade organisation will also waive the £60 set-up fee. To celebrate the launch of its exclusive new card-processing solution,…

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Pet boarding sector shows growth

The pet boarding industry is growing steadily with the number of licences issued by local authorities increasing year on year, according to initial findings revealed by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). A Freedom of Information request in June to nearly 400 councils, found that the average number of licensed kennels and catteries has…

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Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.   The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…

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