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PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit
Arden Grange weighs in on weight loss
UK pet suppliers get behind PATS trade exhibitions
Hill's expands its recall of canned dog food
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced
Naturediet partners with Glenkrag to serve Ireland
Different Dog launches food donation scheme
Award-winning pet food company receives £2m funding
Activity monitor for dogs launches membership plan
A multitude of new pet foods, treats and petcare items to be exhibited in British pavilion at Zoomark
PetSafe Brand set to launch new waste management items
Scottish dog gets new lease of life thanks to honey
Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes
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Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet food
BBC Sounds launches music and podcast service for pets
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Pet supplies business closes after 3 decades of trading
RAW urges vets to help in fight against deadly disease
Police dogs honoured for London terror attack heroics
New healthy treat from Natures Menu
WOOFS triumph at Crufts securing several new stockists
Food and water are lifesavers for hedgehogs after hibernation
Vet Liz Barton joins Companion Consultancy as Senior Account Manager
Youngest competitor George blazes a trail
PIF announces plans for new trade show
Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists
Sharing the sofa with Clare Balding and Noel Fitzpatrick
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New Sales Director at Forthglade takes the lead
International buyers seek new UK pet products
Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 21
Pet product suppliers hear export success stories
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PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit

 

On the day of its Annual Convention (28 March), the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA), representing 85 UK pet food companies, brought together its members, vets and Government departments to focus on what lies ahead for the pet food sector and pet nutrition.

 

Under the theme ‘Pet food nutrition: what’s next on the menu?’, there is a lot more clarity and certainty about the pet food sector’s objectives than what’s on the Brexit Menu.

 

PFMA Chief Executive, Michael Bellingham, explains: “Today we set out the next stage of our 3-year pet food vision, this year focussing on pet nutrition. Our ambition is to remain a world leader in this critical area, by encouraging and acting on the latest science. As a result, our nation’s pets benefit from the highest nutritional quality products, developed over several decades.”

 

 

Michael (above) continues: “This ambition is threatened by the continued uncertainty over our future relationship with the EU. This uncertainty is the enemy of our pet food businesses; it lowers confidence levels and risks curbing growth and innovation in the UK. We therefore call on the UK Government to end the Brexit uncertainties which are placing high costs on our businesses and diverting focus from our main job of feeding safe, nutritious high-quality food to our pets."

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