York
York is a hub for independent pet retailers, regional suppliers, and emerging petcare businesses within the North of England. Pet Gazette reports on shop openings and closures, local distributor activity, and business developments affecting the pet trade in and around York. Coverage includes regional trends in pet food and accessory demand, partnerships with national brands, and operational updates from pet industry players based in the area. This tag supports pet retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers looking to monitor commercial activity in this historically significant and economically active city.
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Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryManufacturers
Naturaw expands into new premises amid growth
Naturaw, a fast-growing producer of raw dog food, has expanded into a major new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby. The move comes as part of a six-figure investment that is set to create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years. The…
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27 JanuaryBusiness
The Innocent Pet to reduce trade orders
The Innocent Pet has announced it will be reducing its trade orders in order to better support its retail customers across the UK throughout the latest lockdown. The company which was founded in 2013, is a family run business, based in Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire run by Chloe Heaton, and…
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25 JanuaryManufacturers
Walker and Drake supports Walk Your Dog Month
Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Walker and Drake, is backing the Walk Your Dog campaign this month, alongside leading pet supplement brand Overby Farm and pet accessory company Collared Creatures. The campaign is an international initiative that aims to “get people out walking their dogs in the winter months”, and encourages…
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15 JanuaryFeatures
A look back at the pet industry in 2020
2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, not least for the pet industry. This year, COVID-19 restrictions have brought a renewed enthusiasm for pet ownership across the country, as many turned to animals as their stay-at-home companions. On top of this, the industry is booming, but the sudden…
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12 JanuaryManufacturers
Pets Choice move aniMate to Blackburn
Pets Choice has revealed it is moving the manufacturing of its aniMate sherpa fleece crate mats to Blackburn. The company who manufactures pet food acquired aniMate last November, and are now moving assets from its base in Ripponden,West Yorkshire to Pets Choice headquarters at Whitebirk Industrial Estate in Blackburn. Pets…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
New Tier system announced
The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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Oct- 2020 -23 OctoberManufacturers
The Innocent Pet launches Christmas dog treat range
The Innocent Pet has launched “The Great Christmas Bake-Off”, its new range of dog treats ahead of the festive season. The Yorkshire-based luxury pet food manufacturer, known for its ‘Birthday Cake Mix’, has created two new dog products; including a grain-free DIY Christmas Cake Mix made with British turkey. Innocent’s…
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20 OctoberCoronavirus
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed. As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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16 OctoberBusiness
Pets Choice acquires Animate
Pets Choice has acquired the assets and goodwill of The Animate Company for an undisclosed sum. The West Yorkshire distributor and manufacturer of dog products will operate as usual prior to 1 November, then all of its operations will be carried out by Pets Choice. Paul Sivyour, managing director of…
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Aug- 2020 -28 AugustFeatures
Why your dog may have behavioural problems and how you can resolve them
As any dog lover will tell you, every dog is unique, with its own set of peculiarities, delights, and challenges to discover. However, it can often be a challenge in itself to identify why your beloved pet pooch might be acting in a particular way, and what you can do…
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