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PFMA goes behind the scenes of the pet food industry

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) is celebrating a successful seminar. ‘Pet Food Exposed; Behind the Scenes of the Pet Food Industry’ was held on 23 September at the 21st Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN), in Cirencester. Over 70 veterinary professionals and animal nutrition experts, attended the…

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Brexit must protect pets’ interests, says PFMA

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released an open letter to the leaders of political parties. The association states: “The nation’s 54 million pets didn’t vote for Brexit and will still expect their favourite foods available from 30 March 2019, no matter what happens during the next few weeks of…

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Pet ownership adds €35.5 to Europe’s economy, finds the FEDIAF

The popularity of cats, dogs, ornamental birds and small mammals remains very high in Europe, reported the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The announcement follows the presentation of new facts and figures by the European Pet Food Industry Federation. Around 80 million households in Europe owned at least one pet…

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PFMA publishes Brexit Manifesto

With Brexit bills dominating the government agenda and negotiations underway to seek a new relationship with the EU, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has published its Brexit Manifesto at pfma.org.uk/brexit.   The trade body looks forward to working with the new government to achieve a clear and certain path…

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PFMA supports first ever UK-hosted ESVCN congress

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) will be hosting a pet food nutrition seminar at the 21st Congress  of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN). It is the first time in history that the UK has hosted ESVCN and PFMA will be supporting the event in Cirencester,…

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PFMA ‘disappointed’ following TV programme

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released a statement outlining ‘serious questions over the accuracy’ of the TV programme ‘Trust Me I’m a Vet’. The TV programme, first aired yesterday, looks at a team of practising vets who try to give the best advice for taking care pets. The PFMA stated:…

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Eukanuba launches Breed-o-pedia

Eukanuba has launched a new Breed-o-pedia, in a bid to help owners find the perfect breed for them. A recent report by the PFMA1 revealed that the top reasons for people not owning a pet is because they are worried about the space they have available in their homes and…

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12 million UK households have a pet, says new PFMA report

There are 54 million pets in the UK, reveals The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The organisation’s new Pet Data Report found that 33 million fish and 21 million non-aquatic pets are kept throughout the country. Overall, 12 million (44 percent) of UK households have a pet.  The report discovered an increase in the UK’s cat population.…

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Growing numbers of men keep cats as pets

Growing number of men in the UK are opting for cat ownership, reveal new statistics from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The UK’s cat population has risen 500,000 to stand at eight million. The new Pet Data Report discovered that the number of cat-owning households has risen from 17.1 percent (4.8m) in 2016…

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Bucktons’ new bags ‘great deal’ for winter

Bucktons’ wild bird range is bigger than ever with the introduction of new 12.55kg bags of Bucktons Wild Bird Suet Pellets. The larger pack size aim to drive value for customers, following the successful launch earlier this year of Bucktons Wild Bird Suet Pellets in 3kg tubs. Bucktons Fruit & Berry Wild…

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