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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Nov- 2024 -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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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryTrade Organisations
PIF launches new directories of products and services
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched two new digital business directories on its website, showcasing members’ products and services. The directories are categorised into two distinct types: PIF MarketPlace, which is the product directory; and PIF B2B which is a directory of service benefits to pet businesses. These directories…
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20 FebruaryCharities
Pet’s Up makes Ukraine donation
Pet’s Up has answered the Pet Industry Federation’s appeal for donations to Ukraine with a sizable stock donation. The company has sent 160 boxes of Chewllagen chews to the country from its distribution centre in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Chewllagen, the chewable collagen treats for dogs, made with beef or chicken protein,…
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9 FebruaryCharities
PIF calls for donations to support Ukrainian pets
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is calling on pet businesses to once again donate crucial pet supplies to the abandoned pets in Ukraine. As part of the ‘Save the Pets of Ukraine’ project. UK pet businesses are being asked if they can donate items. PIF is looking for items such…
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