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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Aug- 2021 -23 AugustAwards
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…
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Jul- 2021 -8 JulyBusiness
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…
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilAwards
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…
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19 AprilManufacturers
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…
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Mar- 2021 -3 MarchEvents
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…
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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryTrade 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…
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1 FebruaryTrade 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…
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Dec- 2020 -17 DecemberEvents
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…
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Nov- 2020 -9 NovemberCoronavirus
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…
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5 NovemberCoronavirus
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…
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