Pet Industry Federation

PIF launches new member benefit

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced the launch of a card-processing solution benefit available to its members. PIF has partnered with Chip & PIN Solutions and under the terms of the agreement, PIF members will not only receive discounted card payment solutions and great advice about how to get started with…

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PIF Forum & Awards tickets go on sale

Tickets are on sale now for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation’s Forum & Awards. The event takes place on November 1 2016 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised.  Delagates will enjoy a day of networking and talks. Topics include: Safeguarding the future of the…

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Business opportunities at UK grooming event

  Pet retailers and manufacturers have a fantastic opportunity to diversify and access a thriving market of the pet sector by attending this year’s British Dog Grooming Championship. The event, which will be held on Sunday 2 October at Warwickshire Exhibition Centre near Leamington Spa is organised by the British Dog Groomers’…

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Your last chance to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards

It’s time to showcase your pet business. Entering your company into the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, easy and absolutely free. Simply outline, in no more than 500 words, why you think your business should receive the award.  The winners will be announced at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards…

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PIF prepares for Forum & Awards

Pet businesses still have time to book their place at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards. The networking and promotional event takes place on November 1 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Sponsorship packages are available to suit all budgets, allowing businesses to gain publicity before and during the event. They…

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What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?

Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and asking ‘what’s going to happen next?’ The pet trade is no exception. Following a vote on June 23, 51.9 percent of voters within the UK chose to leave the European Union.…

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Nominations open for Pet Industry Federation Awards

Nominations for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open.  Entry into the awards is free. Businesses need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why they think they should receive the award. Judging criteria is available online at www.petfederation.co.uk. The winners will be announced at the 2016…

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PIF launches new energy benefit for its members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today added another feature to its growing portfolio of business benefits for members PIF has teamed up with energy broker, Business Juice, to bring PIF member businesses the best prices for their gas and electricity rates. PIF members who sign up with Business Juice will…

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PIF reveals first annual industry trends

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the first annual trends within the £900 million pet food industry. The PIF, in conjunction with GfK, collected over a year’s worth of data from pet and non-pet speciality stores, which shows that dog food accounts for three quarters of the sales value in a market now…

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PIF calls on pet retailers to set animal welfare standard

The Pet Industry Federation has asked all licensed pet retailers to raise their standards on animal welfare and sign up to the Primary Authority scheme. The call follows OATA’s announcement last week that only half of all local authorities are following the CIEH’s 2013 Model Licence Conditions for Pet Vending when undertaking…

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