PFMA
This coverage focuses on the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) and its role in representing the UK pet food industry. Pet Gazette reports on PFMA’s market data, policy updates, nutritional research, and industry guidance, as well as its advocacy on behalf of manufacturers, suppliers, and the wider petcare sector. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into regulatory developments, consumer trends, and best practices promoted by the PFMA to support industry growth and compliance.
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Sep- 2019 -26 SeptemberPet Owners
Least pet-friendly London boroughs for renters revealed
Estate agency Sellhousefast.uk has revealed the least and most pet-friendly London boroughs. The research was made by extracting data from Zoopla during the month on September 2019, to see how many properties (houses and flats) allow tenants to have pets. Furthermore, the firm had a look at the percentage of…
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyGovernment & Legislation
PFMA meets with MPs to discuss pet obesity
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) recently held an event at the House of Commons to raise awareness for pet obesity and launch the third edition of its Pet Obesity Report. Guests at the event included representatives from Pets As Therapy (PAT), Therapaws and Hounds for Heroes who provides dogs…
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3 JulyPet Owners
Vets concern after new report reveals rise in pet obesity
The Obesity Report from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has found, an “alarming rise” in pet obesity, with almost 8.5m pets in the UK classed as overweight or obese. The report has found 51% of dogs, 44% of cats and 29% of small mammals are overweight or obese, with…
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Jun- 2019 -25 JuneTrade Organisations
European pet food industry CEOs discuss future trends
At its June 2019 annual general meeting (AGM) in Prague, the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held an inaugural meeting of its CEO Forum bringing together industry leaders to discuss and agree priorities with the aim of future proofing the industry. The session was moderated by Andreas Steinle of the…
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14 JuneAppointment
Poppy’s Picnic MD appointed to PFMA Communications Committee
Louise Mackintosh, managing director of raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic, has been appointed vice chair of the Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) communications committee. Mackintosh brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having worked in PR and marketing at the likes of Kellogg, Wickes, Disney, Hamleys, Tesco,…
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Apr- 2019 -3 AprilEvents
Vets urged to protect rabbits against RVHD2
The 13th annual Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Protect and Prevent campaign is urging vets to raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations to protect rabbits against Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RVHD2) and other fatal diseases. This year’s RAW will take place between 1 -9 June. RVHD2 is a…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchPet Owners
PFMA lists the UK’s top 10 pets
Celebrating the start of National Pet Month, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released its 2019 pet data, based on interviews with 8,000 households. The data confirmed a “stable pet population”, which equates to 40% of households benefiting from pet ownership. This year, National Pet Month has put its…
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18 MarchAppointment
Managing director of Benyfit Natural appointed PFMA vice chairman
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has appointed Greg van Praagh, MD of Benyfit Natural, as vice chairman to work alongside chairman, Tony Parkinson, from Town & Country. The Benyfit Natural boss has been actively involved in PFMA committees for a number of years, including the Executive and Communications Committees…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
PFMA addresses raw food concerns
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has responded to the recent paper on a Swedish study that tested 60 products from various European countries for bacterial contamination, including a single UK manufacturer. The association said in its statement: “While it carries no greater risk than handling fresh raw meat intended…
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Jan- 2019 -30 JanuaryTrade Organisations
PFMA produces Animal Welfare Framework
Marking the end of the first year of Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) Pet Food Vision initiative with its focus on animal welfare, the trade body has produced a new Animal Welfare Framework. This embodies PFMA’s commitment to supporting the welfare needs of all animals and can be downloaded…
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