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Pet retail group Jollyes sold to private equity firm
New dates for PATS Sandown 2019 announced
HOWND hopes to raise $50,000 to bring innovative antimicrobial pet bowl to market
‘Full of Love and Pride’ recipes from Lily's Kitchen
Three weeks to go until Bring Your Dog To Work Day
UK owners unaware pets at risk, reveals new survey
Beaphar unveils new branding at Interzoo 2018
Think Parrots Show returns to Kempton Park Racecourse
Add your grooming business to online directory
PFMA responds to Defra’s Future Farming Consultation
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Vet’s Kitchen launches Puppy Pack to support new pet owners
Beaphar UK strengthens team with two new veterinary nurses
Pets at Home issues flea warning
Pet Groomers and Regulation: BIGA members are asked to have their say
Brambles negotiating on behalf of wildlife rescue centres
CSJ solves tiny appetite issue
Pet insurance claims are through the WOOF
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50 British exporters exhibit in strength and achieve great inroads into export markets at Interzoo 2018
Barking Heads and Meowing Heads reveal major makeovers
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PFMA responds to Defra’s Future Farming Consultation
 

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association represented the views of its 80-plus members in an industry response to Defra’s ‘Health & Harmony’ consultation.
 
Michael Bellingham, PFMA Chief Executive, advised: “As heavy users of UK agricultural produce we welcomed the opportunity to get involved in the debate around the future of farming in the UK. Around 80% of our ingredients are UK sourced and it is vital for the health of our sector that we maintain access to this reliable supply of safe, high quality and high welfare raw materials.”
 
The vision shared in the paper is also consistent with PFMA’s 3-year Pet Food Vision, which was launched in March.
 
Michael continued: “The vision to develop and strengthen animal welfare is one we wholeheartedly support and is consistent with our ambitions for the future. As a co-sponsor (with the RSPCA) of the All Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) we have a high level of interest, and commitment in, the welfare of both companion and farm animals. we have some of the strongest feed safety and animal welfare standards in the world; these must be maintained and not undermined by imports with lower standards.”
 
Earlier this year PFMA undertook research on public attitudes to animal welfare when making food purchasing decisions. In a survey of over 2,000 households we found that 75% believe high welfare standards are important when purchasing meat. This figure rose to 84% amongst pet owners. Furthermore, 76% of all households believe government should fund farmers to have higher welfare standards.
 
Looking beyond the UK, PFMA believes that high welfare standards provide a strong basis to increase exports to both existing and potentially new markets.

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