Wales
Wales is home to a vibrant and diverse pet industry, spanning independent pet shops, regional chains, distributors, and petcare manufacturers. Pet Gazetteโs coverage under this tag highlights commercial developments across the Welsh market โ including store openings and closures, local supply chain activity, regional demand trends, and government policy affecting pet businesses. We also report on how distinct devolved legislation in Wales impacts pet product retail, animal welfare compliance, and trading standards. This tag provides targeted insight for businesses operating within or supplying to the Welsh pet sector.
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Nov- 2017 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Pero launches its first ever TV marketing campaign
North Wales-based all natural pet food manufacturer Pero has announced its first TV marketing campaign, since its inception in 1985. The campaign kicks off in line with S4Cโs Novemberย Month of Legends,ย where the search for Walesโ โSuperdogโ is on. Nightly Heno magazine programme on S4C, is huntingย for stories of todayโs brave,…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberIndustry News
RCVS and BVA join forces to deal with the impact of Brexit
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled workforce which…
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16 OctoberManufacturers
Pero (Foods) Ltd is shortlisted for Exporter of the Year Award
Pero (Foods) Ltd has been shortlisted for this yearโs PIF – Pet Industry Awards within the Exporter of the Year category. The nomination adds to a successful year for Pero, with the North Wales based manufacturer picking up the World Branding Forum โ Brand of the Year Award for 2017…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Do people who commit animal cruelty offences deserve harsher punishment?
In the last few weeks the maximum sentence given to those who commit animal cruelty has been changed from six months with an unlimited fine amount to five years within England. The Scottish Government also recently announced that it is introducing a Bill to increase the maximum prison sentence for…
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11 OctoberFeatures
Outgoing BVNA president Samantha Morgan looks back on her time in office
In October 2017, Samantha Morgan hands the presidency of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to her successor, Wendy Nevins, during the BVNA Congress 2017. Pet Gazette caught up with Sam to to discuss her two years within the role. What would you say were your greatest achievements, as president?…
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9 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shops lose ยฃ800m to shoplifters every year
Britain’s shops collectively lose ยฃ800million per year due to shop lifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by opportunist thieves. Utilising data derived from data.police.co.uk, OnBuy.com investigated the total number of shoplifting offences that were recorded by 43 police forces/constabularies across England and Wales…
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2 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison
New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The maximum sentence will now stand as five years.ย Courts can also issue an unlimited fine and ban offenders from keeping animals in future. The new legislation will only be…
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Sep- 2017 -12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
FSB Small Business Awards open for entries
Theย FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018ย are now open for entries. The awards will celebrate the best of the UKโs 5.5 million small businesses and their vast contribution to both regional and national economies. With 12 different award categories to enter, a series of 12 area award ceremonies will be held…
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5 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Battersea welcomes plans for tougher animal cruelty sentences
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home warmly welcomes todayโs news that the Scottish Government is seeking to toughen up on punishments for animal abusers โ just weeks after the charity launched its Scottish campaign for five-year sentences. As part of its plans for this next Parliamentary year, the Scottish Government today…
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Aug- 2017 -22 AugustCurrent Affairs
Over half of owners not aware of travel Highway Code
Research conducted by Leasing Options has revealed the majority of Brits are unaware of the correct safety procedures when it comes to travelling with their pets in a vehicle, which many will opt to do over August Bank Holiday. The vehicle leasing company has polled 1,008 of the nation’s pet…
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