In This Issue
Pet industry pays tribute to one of its leading figures
Pet Industry Federation responds to criticism over its stance on selling puppies in pet shops
Last chance to reserve a place at this year's UK Forum & Awards
Pets at Home shares dip following weaker-than-expected sales growth
New brand claims to introduce a revolution in dog food
£2,000 investment grants available to British companies exhibiting in PetQuip group at Global Pet Expo 2016
More export success forecast following Meet the Buyer
Billy + Margot launch a new 150g wet food
Foss Feeds wins star prize in Wagg's 'Spin to Win'
Grain-free treats added to Petface’s ‘Dog Deli’ range
Interpet celebrate after a successful and innovative AQUA
84% of vets give up time to work with animal charities
Restaurant plans for closed pet shop
Pet shop owner banned from keeping dogs
Former Pets at Home director joins Shop Direct as Operations Director
Ancol announces five-year partnership with Birmingham Dogs Home
Vets braced for pet ‘fright nights’ in November
ACANA sponsors top UK flyball team
Pets at Home open new store at cinema development
Americans spent $350 million on pet costumes at Halloween
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Pet industry pays tribute to one of its leading figures
PPRA's Diana Truman passes away following a battle with cancer


The pet industry has paid tribute to Diana Truman, executive secretary of the Pet Product Retail Association, who has died after a battle with cancer. Her funeral took place at Streetly Crematorium in Walsall on Monday...
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Pet Industry Federation responds to criticism over its stance on selling puppies in pet shops


The Pet Industry Federation has invited TV vet Marc Abraham to contact the organistion to discuss the ongoing row over selling puppies in pet shops. Abraham had accused PIF of being the primary opposition to calls for a ban in stores...
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Last chance to reserve a place at this year's UK Forum & Awards
 
It’s just a matter of days until the UK’s pet industry descends on Liverpool for the 2015 Pet Industry Forum & Awards, and there are still a few tickets available...
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Pets at Home shares dip following weaker-than-expected sales growth


Pets at Home saw shares drop 8% last week following a report of weaker-than-expected sales growth in some areas. This was despite a number of new store openings and strong performance from its pet services offering...
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New brand claims to introduce a revolution in dog food
 
McAdams, a new brand in the pet food market, claims to be the first dog food to use whole British free range chicken from ethical farms across the UK. The entire bird, minus head, feet and offal, is used in the making of the product...
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£2,000 investment grants available to British companies exhibiting in PetQuip group at Global Pet Expo 2016
$60 billion pet product market an attractive proposition for UK suppliers


The PetQuip association has announced that eligible British firms will have the opportunity to receive cash grants to help them exhibit at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida (16 to 18 March 2016) after PetQuip secured  British government funding for eligible UK exhibitors...
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More export success forecast following Meet the Buyer
 
British suppliers of garden and pet products are set to make further inroads into export markets following their participation in another successful ‘Meet the Buyers’ event organised by the Gardenex and PetQuip associations...
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Billy + Margot launch a new 150g wet food

Billy + Margot is launching three 150g wet food pots to cater for small and medium size breeds...
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Foss Feeds wins star prize in Wagg's 'Spin to Win'


Foss Feeds from York has won the star prize of £250 of free stock in Wagg's 'Spin to Win' competiton held at PATS Telford...
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Grain-free treats added to Petface’s ‘Dog Deli’ range

Petface has introduced new Grain Free Baked Biscuits to its popular and established ‘Dog Deli’ range, with four new creative and tasty flavours – Apple Orchard & Cheese, Rhubarb & Vanilla, Cinnamon Toast and Pumpkin Pie...
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Interpet celebrate after a successful and innovative AQUA


AQUA 2015 was another significant milestone for Interpet with a fantastically positive response to the launch of its latest market changing creative innovation and the continued roll out of a new look...
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84% of vets give up time to work with animal charities
 
The majority of veterinary surgeons in the UK - more than 4 in 5 - provide some of their time and veterinary expertise at a reduced rate, while more than 2 in 5 give their time to work unpaid with animal charities and shelters to treat thousands of abandoned, mistreated or injured animals each year...
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