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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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryTrade Organisations
PIF urges government action on pet business licensing data gaps
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has formally raised concerns with Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at DEFRA, regarding the lack of accurate and consistent animal licensing data across England. Following a detailed analysis of DEFRA licensing data, required by The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryBusiness
PIF launches business toolkit
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched the first phase of its business toolkit designed to help small and medium-sized pet businesses across the UK ‘plan and operate more effectively’. The initial release of the toolkit includes financial planning tools and a business plan template, both tailored to the unique…
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Nov- 2024 -21 NovemberRetailers
Doggy Doggy Yum Yum wins Best Pet Treat at PIF Awards
Dorset-based artisan ice cream maker, Baboo Gelato, the manufacturers of frozen dog treat, Doggy Doggy Yum Yum have been awarded the Best Pet Treat for 2024 at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. Made with 100% peanut butter, with no xylitol, and bananas. the frozen treat uses coconut milk instead…
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20 NovemberTrade Organisations
UK pet industry writes to chancellor over budget concerns
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has written to the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, this week to express significant concerns about the recent Budget and its potential negative effects on the pet industry and pet ownership. The UK pet industry, a £7bn sector, supports millions of pet owners and…
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14 NovemberRetailers
76% of UK pet SMEs ‘concerned’ over effect of Autumn budget, PIF finds
A substantial 76% of small businesses within the pet industry have stated that the budget is detrimental to the UK economy, with 68% expressing fears that it could lead to job reductions, according to a recent survey conducted by The Pet Industry Federation (PIF). Additionally, 70% of those surveyed indicated…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberTrade Organisations
PIF launches new job board
The Pet Industry Federation has launched a new job board feature for companies looking for top talent. The PIF Job Board connects individuals who are specifically interested in careers within the pet industry with employers, making it easier for companies to find the “perfect” candidate for vacant positions. PIF members…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneRetailers
The Holistic Hound wins PIF Innovation Award for tick repellant
The Pet Industry Federation, the trade association for pet businesses, has announced that Don’t Bug Me by The Holistic Hound is the winner of its Innovation of the Year Award. The announcement was made during the Business of Pets conference held at the Cranfield Management Development Centre from 5-6 June…
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May- 2024 -17 MayAwards
PIF announces Innovation Award contenders
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced 14 finalists for its Innovation of the Year Award, set to headline its Business of Pets conference in June. The brands included are; Boil and Broth, Doggi, DotDotPet, EasyEat, Hemp Heros, MorePaws, Muddy Paws, Paws Drinks, Pawer Water, Pettle Pets, Poorly Paws,…
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16 MayRetailers
Bella and Duke calls for clearer pet food labelling standards
Pet food and wellbeing company Bella and Duke is calling upon those in the pet food industry to be clearer about what goes into pet food. The call comes after research found three quarters (74%) of pet owners don’t know what ingredients are in the food they feed their pets…
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3 MayCharities
Pet industry joins PIF Donation Drive to help vulnerable pets
The UK pet industry has provided its biggest consignment to date of donated products to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine to help care for abandoned pets. Co-ordinated by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), two lorry-loads containing 56 pallets have already arrived in Ukraine, with a further 26 pallets in a…
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