AlphaPet Ventures, a technology-driven brand platform for premium pet food in Europe, has announced the acquisition of Arden Grange. The takeover strengthens the German company’s ambition to establish itself as a leading Pan-European player serving over 200 million healthy meals for pets in 2022.
A ‘haunted’ pet shop, which made national newspaper headlines with reports of an ‘annoyed ghost’ throwing toys around and frightening dogs, is inviting customers to share an eerie experience at future séances at the store...
The Pet Industry Federation has announced its intention to establish a number of working parties to enable its members to contribute to the post-implementation review of the Animal Activities Licensing Regulations, scheduled to take place in 2023...
Fast-growing Assisi Pet Care has extended its operation in Europe with the acquisition of Polish company Maced, a manufacturer of natural dog treats...
Pets Choice has signed a five-year lease and shipping agreement with ABP at the port of Cardiff, securing the location of its cat litter manufacturing site...
Wild bird care specialist WHM Pet Group, whose brands include Marriage’s Feed and Honeyfield’s Wild Bird, will be flying the flag for sustainability at PATS Sandown next month...
A pet store based in Totton near Southampton has been recognised for its ‘friendly and knowledgeable customer service’ in a national retail award competition...
British global dog services company Bark & Birch has expanded with a fourth revenue stream, to include grooming services across all of its territories...
A revolutionary dog walking app has launched its first funding round to advance its use of blockchain technology and help drive ambitious growth plans. It hopes to raise £500,000...
Vital Pet Group has announced that its Retail Academy courses have been accredited by SQP regulator Vetpol, making the classes suitable to fill the requirement for continued professional development (CPD) of SQPs (suitably qualified persons)...
A Valentine's Day initiative by Battersea staff to raise awareness of a mongrel in their care sadly ended without anyone coming forward to offer the dog a new home...
The Royal Veterinary College is calling on puppy owners to take part in a national online survey to understand the pre-purchase motivations and behaviours of owners of puppies purchased during 2021...
IVC Evidensia has announced two new appointments to its Academy leadership, underpinning its ongoing commitment to learning and development of every team member across the group...
Milton Keynes-based pet accessory company Barking Bags managed to sell out of six month’s worth of stock in one night following its successful appearance on BBC One Dragons' Den...
Pet owners are putting greater emphasis on product freshness, ethical sourcing and responsible farming when deciding which food to buy for their animals. That’s the view of Karen Rodger, a director of leading supplier Bern Pet Foods...
More than 4,000 live invasive Prussian carp were seized by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI), during a successful enforcement operation at the Port of Dover...
