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Global organisation invests in leading pet product company
Velcro Companies, the technology-driven global organisation providing fastening solutions, has acquired a minority stake in Petface Ltd, an innovative pet products company based in Hertfordshire. Established in 2011, Petface has over 3,000 products across the dog, cat, small pet and wild bird categories...
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Tetra enhances the fishkeeping experience with new Automatic Aquarium Feeder
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When it comes to keeping fish, maintaining a well-balanced and healthy diet is vital to good health and wellbeing. That’s why Tetra has now added the myFeeder, a new automatic feeder, to its range of products...
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Natures Menu strengthens team as new factory gets closer
Natures Menu has strengthened its senior team with a number of appointments. James Langan takes up the role as Commercial Director, Dawn Spiby has been apppinted Marketing Director and Richard Franklin becomes Production Manager...
Craig Taylor, Managing Director of Natures Menu, said: "The newly enhanced team will complement the existing skills in the business and help us fill the new facility at Snetterton.”
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Pet retailers reveal why PATS is a ‘must-visit’ event
“This show always delivers…it’s a brilliant event…a great place for networking…there is so much to see.” These are just some of the many fantastic comments received from visitors to last month’s PATS Sandown...
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Watch the video from a memorable PATS Sandown
More reaction from PATS Sandown can be found on a new video produced at the show...
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Men drive increase in cat owning numbers, says PFMA
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released its new Pet Data Report confirming a 500,000 rise in the cat population, which now stands at 8 million[i], and increase driven by more men owning cats...
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Pet shops asked for help over licensing response
Three pet trade associations are asking for help on where pet shops source their animals from, as they look at how to respond to proposed changes to licensing in England. REPTA’s Chris Newman (pictured) said: “We want to build a picture of how many animals sold in pet shops mainly come from non-commercial breeders."
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Natures Menu has record month at exhibitions
Natures Menu unveiled a new look last month, resulting in unprecedented levels of interest from breeders, vets, groomers, trade and consumers, with the team barely pausing for breath between selling and dealing with enquiries...
The Natures Menu stand at PATS Sandown was a hive of activity throughout the show.
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Summer products for active dogs from Ruffwear
Ruffwear, the performance dog gear brand, has launched a range of products designed to keep dogs safe and active during the summer months...
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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 – winners announced
 
The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 have been announced in a glittering ceremony at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham, following the most successful awards’ nominations’ process to date, which has seen record nominations of the highest calibre.
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Pets at Home makes 32% energy savings
Pets at Home has recorded energy savings of 32% across its stores after a "game-changing" LED lighting project was embraced across the entire business, the firm's energy manager has revealed...
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ROGZ appoints new distributor for Denmark and Iceland
ROGZ, the Cape Town based lifestyle pet accessories brand, has announced the appointment of Akudim A/S as its new exclusive distribution partner for the Danish and Icelandic pet markets...
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Sheffield vet takes on marathon mission for charity
A charity vet from Sheffield is gearing up for the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 23 April...
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Regionla pet population figures released
There are around 54 million pets in the UK, according to new figures released by the PFMA, and the pet population varies between regions...
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Lincoln bounds to Best of Breed at Crufts
It was a dream come true for Christine Biddlecombe when her Siberian Husky, CH Lincoln White at Tsaritsa took the prestigious Best of Breed award at Crufts...
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3P rebrands and repositions core products
3P, the manufacturer and distributor of branded accessories for dogs and cats, has finalised the rebranding of the company and repositioning of its core products...
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WildWash is fighting fleas the natural way
WildWash's new flea-repellent range has only just been launched but is already being recognised for its innovation in the sector and great eco credentials...
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Maximising sales – PAWBO shares its top tips for retailers
Since its launch, the Pawbo+ Interactive Pet Camera has been busy connecting pets and owners when life gets in the way. Here the experts at PAWBO share some top tips for maximising sales...
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American firm Petco acquires digital services company PetCoach
American giant Petco has announced the acquisition of PetCoach, a digital services company that allows pet parents to directly source personalised answers from veterinary professionals...
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