In This Issue
The Nutriment Company acquires The Dog’s Butcher
Pet shop owner calls for shoplifting crackdown
Over 100 companies already confirmed for PATS at NEC
IPN pioneers sustainability in pet food manufacturing
PIF launches Business Toolkit to support UK pet firms
Pet food firm raises funds for further growth
My Anxious Dog launches Yellow Space Awareness Lead Slips
Major rebrand for leading raw pet food firm
Dog & Bond shortlisted for Gift of the Year
HugglePets introduces new online trade portal
PAWD DRINKS backs Walk Your Dog Month
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UK pet industry mourns sad passing of Steve Dixon
Pet podcast has become a global phenomenon
Dog owners could be fined £2,000 for not following one simple rule
December footfall decline sparks concerns for independent retailers
Save the date for Pet Fair South East Asia 2025
CSJ targets January podge
Cambridgeshire Flyball can’t stop being on top!
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The Nutriment Company acquires The Dog’s Butcher

The Nutriment Company (TNC), a leader in premium natural pet food, has made its first acquisition of the year – The Dog's Butcher, a renowned UK provider of premium raw dog food based in Devon.

The Dog’s Butcher founders Daniel and Joanne Mcmahon with Peter Roy, UK MD for TNC (right).

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Pet shop owner calls for shoplifting crackdown

The owner of a family-run pet retail business has called for stiffer prosecutions and better police response to the growing problem of shoplifting.

Ali Pettitt, who runs three pet shops in Norfolk with husband Adrian, believes that without more support, the efforts of small and independent retailers to reduce crime seem futile.

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Over 100 companies already confirmed for PATS at NEC

As the UK and international pet industry enters a New Year with great expectations, PATS 2025 at the NEC Birmingham will be one of the highlights of a busy and exciting year...

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IPN pioneers sustainability in pet food manufacturing

Inspired Pet Nutrition has made a significant breakthrough in its sustainability efforts by achieving 100% diversion of food waste from landfills, thanks to its partnership with sustainable waste management company Waste Mission...

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PIF launches Business Toolkit to support UK pet firms
 

The Pet Industry Federation has launched the first phase of its comprehensive Business Toolkit, designed to help small and medium-sized pet businesses across the UK plan and operate more effectively. This initiative comes at a critical time as the UK’s recent Budget introduces significant cost increases impacting businesses from April 2025...

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Pet food firm raises funds for further growth

Wetherby-based Naturaw Pet Food, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of raw pet food, has secured a six-figure growth funding package from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II)...

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My Anxious Dog launches Yellow Space Awareness Lead Slips

Walking an anxious dog is a challenge many dog owners face, but a new product from My Anxious Dog is set to revolutionize the experience. The brand’s Yellow Space Awareness Lead Slips are thoughtfully designed to give anxious dogs a voice, ensuring they receive the understanding and space they need during walks.

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Major rebrand for leading raw pet food firm

Leading raw pet food business Mersey Raw has undergone a major re-design of its packaging as part of its strategy to focus on the retail side of the business...

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Dog & Bond shortlisted for Gift of the Year

Dog & Bond's Doggy Ice Cream Kit has been shortlisted for the Gift of the Year 2025 in the highly competitive Pet Gift category. Gift of the Year, run by the prestigious Giftware Association, celebrates the most innovative and standout products in the gift industry...

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HugglePets introduces new online trade portal

HugglePets has launched a new HugglePets Trade Portal – your go-to destination for a seamless and convenient shopping experience...

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PAWD DRINKS backs Walk Your Dog Month

Two Battersea-based pet business entrepreneurs, Rory Hanna, and Archie Wilson, the founders of successful business start-up, PAWD DRINKS, are backing a campaign to get people out walking their dogs in the winter months by organising a social walk for dog owners in Battersea Park. It takes place on Sunday, 26 January starting at 10.30 am and meeting at the Albert Gate opposite the Albert Pub...

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