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IPN confirms £250,000 investment at Kinmel Park site

Inspired Pet Nutrition is investing £250,000 at its Kinmel Park site in Bodelwyddan in North Wales, home of its subsidiary The Real Petfood Company. The investment includes new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.
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Less than 40% of rabbits and guinea pigs being fed correctly
A recent survey of UK veterinary professionals, carried out by Supreme Petfoods, found that they believe that less than 40% of all rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed correctly, with lack of owner knowledge on how to feed judged to be the major cause.
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Record sales of pet products in run-up to Christmas

Leading Yorkshire-based pet accessory brand, Collared Creatures, is reporting record sales of its ranges of Harris Tweed collars and leads, dog beds and dog drying coats in the run-up to Christmas...
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Arden Grange celebrates award recognition
Sussex-based super-premium pet food company Arden Grange has received three ‘highly commended’ Your Dog Magazine awards – in the Best Specialist Food, Best Dry Food and Best Treat categories...
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Trespaws wins company of the year award

Trespaws, the pet accessory arm of leading Glasgow-based international sportswear brand Trespass, has been awarded Company of the Year by leading business magazine Business and Industry Today...
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Last chance to nominate for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards
It’s the last chance to nominate individuals or teams for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020, which celebrate the achievements of welfare heroes from the farming, veterinary and charity industries...
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Fundraising appeal for first-ever dedicated hen hospital

Currently in the finishing stages of building the UK’s first dedicated Hen Welfare, Education and Visitor Centre at its headquarters in Devon, the British Hen Welfare Trust has teamed up with ChickenGuard to raise vital funds to complete the UK’s first dedicated hen rehoming centre...
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Henry Bell launches own wild bird care range
Henry Bell & Co, the family-owned and leading quality animal feed producer, has launched its own brand: Henry Bell Wild Bird Care...
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Homeless dogs receive special Christmas delivery

Christmas has come early for deserving dogs at four rescue centres, thanks to a large donation of toys from leading dog-toy brand, Chuckit!...
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Scruffs gives gift of Christmas to animal re-homing centres
Manchester-based pet bed specialist Scruffs has donated over 150 of its bestselling Snuggle Blankets, to various animal re- homing charities around the UK in time for Christmas...
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Wilsons Pet Food wins Scottish EDGE investment

After having successfully progressed through the first two stages, Wilsons Pet Food, which produces Cold Pressed and Raw Frozen dog food in Scotland, has been announced as a winner after the final stage of the Scottish EDGE 15 awards...
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Naturediet supports Bark in the Dark

Blue Cross for Pets “Bark in the Dark” events are being held again in 2019, raising money for vulnerable pets, and canine participants will be able to take home a complimentary pack of Feel Good Naturediet wet dog food to enjoy over the festive season...
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Broadreach Nature appoints UK and International Sales Director
Broadreach Nature has welcomed Mike Dixon to its growing business team as UK and International Sales Director.
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Dobbies creates the ultimate Christmas treat for dogs
This Christmas at Dobbies Garden Centres, dog lovers have the chance to book their beloved pooch in for the ultimate festive photoshoot...
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What a year 2019 has been for Dogmatic
Dogmatic is the winner of the ‘Product I can’t live without’ category of the Your Dog Magazine Product Awards...
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Sea Jerky range is a winner for Fish4Dogs
Fish4Dogs products have always had that extra bit of ‘bite’ and the readers of Your Dog Magazine have just made it official by voting its acclaimed Sea Jerky range as their favourite dog treat for 2020...
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First class design award for Pool House Equine Clinic
Pool House Equine Clinic in Staffordshire, part of the IVC Evidensia Group, has scooped a prestigious BVHA Annual Design Award, coming first in the new build category...
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Laser treatment boon for pets
Gilmore Veterinary Surgery in Standish has joined forces with LaserPet to bring the next level of healing and pain relief to pets...
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The best of last weeks Pet Trade Xtra
The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...
Pet food company acquires Bob Martin business
Leading pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has announced the purchase of the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, assets and goodwill after Bob Martin (UK) Ltd entered into administration at the end of November...
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Petindex – a new type of trade show
Petindex is a new trade show aimed at all pet businesses within the UK pet market, as well as those overseas. It is organised by the Pet Industry Federation, the UK trade association for pet businesses...
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Advent calendars are a big for Lily's Kitchen...even Victoria Beckham is a fan!
Lily’s Kitchen has witnessed sales of its hugely popular advent calendar for cats grow +27% yoy and its dog calendars have seen growth of +52% since they launched five years ago. The £10 advent calendars even boast celebrity fans such as Victoria Beckham...
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Ethical pet care brand receives funding from the crowd
HOWND, the multi award-winning ethical pet care brand, has successfully closed its first round of investment following an equity crowdfunding campaign. The company, which rebranded to HOWND in 2015, raised just shy of £200k from 329 investors on the investment platform Crowdcube...
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Dobbies unveils ultimate dog wash in Edinburgh
The future of dog grooming has arrived in Edinburgh as Dobbies Garden Centre opens its brand new, state-of-the-art, self-service dog wash...
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