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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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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Oct- 2020 -30 OctoberAwards
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…
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20 OctoberEvents
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…
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Aug- 2020 -11 AugustEvents
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…
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4 AugustCoronavirus
PIF announces autumn dates for Virtual Petindex
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the dates for its second Virtual Petindex (VPI) online pet trade event in autumn. Taking place on 11-12 October 2020, it follows the “success” of the UK’s first online pet trade show, Virtual Petindex (VPI). The federation announced an early-bird rate is available…
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Jul- 2020 -15 JulyAwards
Bestpets named ‘wholesaler of the year’
Bestpets has been voted “wholesaler of the year” in the Pet Product Marketing Retailer Recommended Awards 2020, for the second consecutive year. The voting was open for a month supported by a campaign in Pet Product Marketing magazine as well as online channels. In addition, Bestpets previously claimed victory at…
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10 JulyCoronavirus
PIF urges government for clarity on VAT reductions
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has called on the government to include commercial kennels and catteries in the tourism businesses who will be able to pay lower rates of VAT from next week. The federation said businesses in the pet boarding sector (kennels and catteries) have experienced a huge drop…
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Jun- 2020 -23 JuneEvents
Virtual Petindex labeled a ‘success’
Virtual Petindex has revealed that “hundreds” of visitors joined its first virtual trade show, held over 14 June and 15 June. The online event, organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), was sponsored by eBay UK Ltd, and has been called the “first of its kind” for the pet industry…
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