Pet Industry Federation

Apr- 2021 -

19 April

PIF launches range of training webinars for members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has launched an exclusive series of 80 training webinars for its members. The webinars are free to access and cover the wide range of topics and issues held at the Virtual Petindex trade shows. The collection includes sessions…

Mar- 2021 -

3 March

Events

Pooch Perfect stars join Petindex roundtable

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that the stars of the new BBC television show, Pooch Perfect, will join a live discussion panel webinar taking place at Virtual Petindex on 17 March at 1pm. Entitled ‘The Impact of TV Programmes on the Pet Grooming Sector’, the roundtable will feature…

Feb- 2021 -

25 February

Trade Organisations

PIF announces Virtual Petindex panel speakers

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its list of high-profile speakers who will be in attendance at Virtual Petindex on 16 March, 2021 at 3pm. PIF’s Virtual Index is the UK’s first ever virtual pet trade show. The trade association’s live discussion webinar is titled ‘Exploring the Differences in…

1 February

Trade Organisations

PIF clarifies pet grooming advice

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) said it has had a busy start to 2021, working to clarify advice and resolve a number of issues relating to lockdown which have directly affected its pet grooming members. The group said that the most recent announcement of a third lockdown in England meant…

Dec- 2020 -

17 December

Events

PIF announces events schedule for 2021

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has today announced its schedule of main events for 2021, after a year of “huge disruption to the pet industry”. PIF said the dates for upcoming events are Virtual Petindex (16-30 March 2021), the Pet Industry Federation Awards…

Nov- 2020 -

9 November

Coronavirus

PIF issues guidance on pet grooming and welfare

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has stated that it believes professional pet grooming is “essential” for a pet’s health and welfare, providing many health benefits which may “not be immediately obvious”. It comes as the Government website has been updated to include a reference to pet grooming during the second…

5 November

Coronavirus

PIF members confused with CFSG advice for animal businesses

Pet Industry Federation members (PIF) are confused with the “conflicting information” provided by the Canine and Feline Sector group (CFSG), regarding advice for animal related businesses during Covid-19. In a report issued by the CFSG, pet groomers may only remain open to treat an animal for “welfare reasons”, however members…

Oct- 2020 -

30 October

Awards

PIF announces date for virtual awards

The Pet Industry Federation Awards 2020 will take place on 9 November as a virtual presentation, the Pet Industry Federation has announced. The ceremony is being held virtually this year in light of continued restrictions on large-scale events, as well as the local lockdowns currently in place. Organised by the…

20 October

Events

Second Virtual Petindex takes place

The second Virtual Petindex took place last week (11 October), providing the industry with a “much needed” opportunity for exhibitors to showcase new products and meet customers. The virtual show will continue until 26 October. The first two ‘live’ days of the event enabled visitors to speak with exhibitors and…

Aug- 2020 -

11 August

Events

BVDA to host first virtual conference

The British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) has partnered with The Webinar Vet to host its annual conference online for the first time, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will be taking place on 23 September and is aimed at those starting out their careers in veterinary dentistry as well…