Pet Industry Federation

Nov- 2021 -

24 November

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum wins Best New Product at Pedigree Wholesale event

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has been awarded ‘Best New Product of the Year’ by Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, one of the UK’s largest distributors of pet products, at its recent Pedigree Wholesale Supplier Day. The event, which was held at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Warwickshire, was attended by the…

16 November

Awards

Barking Bags wins ‘Best New Business’ at PIF awards

Barking Bags has revealed that it recently won the Best New Business at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. The PIF Awards celebrate success across a wide range of products, services, companies and individuals and provide the perfect platform to recognise excellence and innovation in the industry. The awards were…

4 November

Awards

Local doggy daycare and hotel wins National Industry Award

Derbyshire-based company Rose Cottage Doggy Day Care and its Luxury Doggy Hotel has been awarded the Kennel of th Year at the Pet Industry Federation Awards (PIF). Dawn Brown founded Rose Cottage in December 2017 and has helped grow the business to its current size looking after over 2000 clients…

Oct- 2021 -

28 October

Awards

Bestpets named ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ at PIF awards

Bestpets has revealed that it has been named as “Wholesaler of the Year” at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards, for the third time. The awards were held this year on Thursday 21 October 2021 at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Towcester. Adam Moore, category controller – pet, said: “It’s an honour…

20 October

Industry News

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum reaches PetQuip award finals

Dorset-based Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, a pet frozen treat for dogs, has made the finals of the PetQuip and Pet Industry Federation Awards. Doggy Doggy Yum Yum was launched in 2020 by Dorset based artisanal ice cream maker Baboo Gelato. It was set up by husband and wife team Sam…

8 October

Industry News

Tuft to sponsor 2021 PIF awards

Tuft, the UK’s first app-integrated salon management software for dog groomers, has announced its sponsorship of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards 2021 on Thursday 21 October. The trade event, which recognises “excellence and innovation in the pet sector”, has welcomed Tuft as one of its two headline sponsors, alongside…

Sep- 2021 -

9 September

Trade Organisations

National Pet College launches new qualification

The National Pet College has announced the launch of the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which is aimed at experienced dog groomers who “want to share their expertise with others and upskill into teaching”. According to the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the course is delivered…

Aug- 2021 -

23 August

Awards

PIF awards to return in person this year

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that its annual awards show is set to return in person this year, providing the opportunity to “showcase and celebrate the outstanding achievements of pet businesses during the past twelve months”. The PIF Awards will now take place on 21 October at Whittlebury…

Jul- 2021 -

8 July

Business

PIF seeks export crisis solution for pet industry

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that it is holding talks with its members as well as an international logistics company to help pet companies overcome post-Brexit barriers to export and more easily get their products to pet markets in the EU. It comes as many pet industry companies…

Apr- 2021 -

21 April

Awards

Pet Industry Federation 2021 Awards open for entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced it is now accepting entries for its 2021 award show. The ceremony celebrates success across a wide range of products, services, businesses and individuals within the pet industry. The PIF Awards 2021 will emphasise the “outstanding achievements” made throughout the pandemic, according to…