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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Dec- 2016 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Disputes cost small businesses ยฃ11.6 billion
Small firms in England and Wales are being cost at least ยฃ11.6 billion each year due to disputes, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSBโs latest report, โTied Up: Unravelling the dispute resolution process for small firmsโ, reveals for the first time the scale of…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA says it will continue to prosecute, despite EFRA report
On November 16, 2016, the RSPCA issued a response toย an EFRA Committee report which recommendedย that the RSPCA passes animal abuse cases to the CPS to prosecute. The statement said: “The RSPCA today reassured supporters that it will continue its long history of prosecuting horrific cases of animal abuse and neglect…
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9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Annual inspection looms for licensed pet retailers
The annual inspection for those selling livestock within shops is imminent. Pet retailers are being advised by The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) about the importance of joining PIFโs Primary Authority scheme โ the government-backed scheme which helps to standardise inspections, overcome problems encountered by retailers and raise animal welfare standards.…
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Oct- 2016 -24 OctoberCurrent Affairs
400% rise in pet insurance fraud
There has been a 400 percent rise in pet insurance fraud, according to Aquarium Software. The UK pet insurance industry could help stem some ยฃ2 million worth of pay outs in fraudulent pet insurance claims each year, by fully integrating existing insurance intelligence into its operational software tools, according to…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
New sales manager for Pero
North Wales based Pero (Foods) Ltd has appointed Steven Dennard as its new UK sales managerย for the southern regions (anywhere below the M4). Having gained valuable experienced and knowledge working abroad for pet food companiesย across Europe as well as acting as a consultant for a new pet food company…
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10 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Scottish ban on tail docking lifted
The outright ban on all dog tail docking within Scotland has been lifted, Scottish Government has announced. Environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said that ‘legislation will be changed to permit the shortening of the tails of spaniel and hunt point retriever puppies where a vet believes they are likely to be…
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Sep- 2016 -9 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Dog from puppy farm named Rescue Animal of the Year
Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been namedย Rescue Animal of the Year at the Animal Hero Awards 2016. The fourth annual Animal Hero Awards were run by the Daily Mirror in partnership with the RSPCA. They took place on September 7 atย Grosvenor House, Park Lane. Lucy was nominated for…
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Aug- 2016 -12 AugustLatest News
GCA announces area award winners
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed its area award winners during presentations held at member garden centres. Awards were presented to garden centres in the North Thames, North West, South Thames, Wales & West, Midlands and North East regions with the winners in Scotland and Northern Ireland to be…
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12 AugustManufacturers
Dorwest Herbs moves to new purpose built premises
Dorwest Herbs has moved to a new facility in Dorchester, Dorset. The purpose-built premisesย include the office and production in a single site. The company’s licensed production unit are now integrated with the sales and marketing offices. Managing director, Jo Boughton-White, commented: “Weโre thrilled to move into our fantastic new premises,…
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1 AugustCurrent Affairs
Two animals dead and others missing from cat sanctuary
Two animals have been found dead, with others still missing after a burglary at a Welsh cat sanctuary. Two cats from Ty Nant Cat Sanctuary in Cymmer were found dead near the site and the search for the other animals is ongoing, following a break in on Saturday evening. The…
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