PFMA

Nov- 2021 -

11 November

PFMA holds annual convention

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has held its first “face-to-face” annual convention for over two years. Guests gathered at the Kimpton Hotel in Fitzrovia to celebrate 50 years of PFMA, the valuable role of pets in society and debate the Industry’s role in working towards a sustainable future. Pet…

Sep- 2021 -

16 September

Industry News

PFMA offers pet obesity webinar

PFMA and The Webinar Vet have announced they will offer a FREE CPD event day which will explore the growing problem of pet obesity and the ways in which vets and vet nurses can help to tackle it head-on. The webinar will take place on October 13. A panel of…

14 September

Manufacturers

PFMA adds Pets at Home as its first Associate Member

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced Pets at Home as its founding Associate Member. PFMA is the active hub for pet food manufacturers and suppliers to network and engage in areas of mutual interest. As part of the package PFMA offers expertise in nutrition and provides specialist training…

Aug- 2021 -

18 August

Manufacturers

Bern Pet Foods launches new ACANA dog treats to UK market

Bern Pet Foods, a UK-based pet food distributor, has announced plans to introduce ACANA ‘high-protein dog treats’ to the UK and Irish market. The new treats, which are manufactured by Canadian pet food brand Champion Pet foods, feature liver as the “number one ingredient”. In addition, 85% of total protein…

10 August

Industry News

PFMA to monitor investigations into Canine DCM

The PFMA, along with the European pet food federation (FEDIAF), has said it is monitoring an ongoing investigation into Canine DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) in the US. The research, being carried out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), began in 2018 and aims to look into the possible causes of…

4 August

Trade Organisations

PFMA launches Associate Membership offering

The PFMA has launched a new Associate Membership category, which means that for the first time in 50 years, those working closely with the pet food sector can now apply to become an associate member. The new membership category will reportedly help machinery and packaging companies, consultants, retailers, and various…

Jul- 2021 -

13 July

Manufacturers

PFMA issues raw feeding guidance amid new research

PFMA has issued guidance to UK pet owners on the safety of raw feeding, in a bid to “provide reassurance and guidance” amid increased press coverage of raw feeding in the UK press. It comes as the group said it was aware of research from a team at the University…

Jun- 2021 -

17 June

Current Affairs

Applaws dry cat food recalled over health fears

Applaws has announced the recall of some of its dry cat food ranges, manufactured by Fold Hill Foods Ltd, over fears it could be related to a spike in cats presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is currently working alongside the manufacturer to understand a…

14 June

Trade Organisations

PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), alongside other trade bodies in the SPS Certification Working Group, have teamed up to call for a new veterinary agreement and “streamlined processes” to deal with restrictions to exports to the EU. Recent restrictions come after disruption at the border arising from Brexit, with…

May- 2021 -

20 May

Features

How pet care businesses can use customer data to engage Millennials

The pandemic saw a surge in pet parenting in Millennials, a digital native audience that thinks online-first. This represents a clear growth opportunity for the pet care and pet tech segments to turn new owners into loyal customers for continued growth post-lockdown. However, that will only be possible if businesses…