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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Jul- 2016 -12 JulyCurrent Affairs
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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8 JulyEditorial
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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Jun- 2016 -17 JuneEvents
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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15 JuneCurrent Affairs
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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May- 2016 -25 MayCurrent Affairs
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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3 MayCurrent Affairs
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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Apr- 2016 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
New chair of British Dog Grooming Association
Kelly Davis LCGI GMG has been unanimously elected by the The British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) committee as its new chair. Stuart Simons, who has been the chair for the last two years, steps down at the end of this tenure to vice-chair following a recent house move to the…
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Mar- 2016 -17 MarchCurrent Affairs
Pet Industry Federation Forum and Awards dates announced
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that the 2016 Pet Industry Forum and Awards event will be held this year on Tuesday 1 November at Wokefield Park, near Reading. This years forum will be packed into one day, filled with important workshops and debates that tackle some of the most pressing issues affecting the…
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17 MarchCurrent Affairs
Win prizes at the PIF’s stand at PATS
A free ‘lucky numbers’ competition will be run by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) at next weeks PATS Sandown. Lucky visitors attending stand P1 will be in with the chance of winning a number of prizes. To enter, contestants just need to find the PIF flyer in their visitor bags with…
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16 MarchCurrent Affairs
PIF introduces new pension support package
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched a new discounted membership benefit to help its members comply with their forthcoming Pension Auto Enrolment duties that require all employers to have a pension scheme in place for their staff. This is being offered in partnership with Jelf Employee Benefits. Jelf offers…
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