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Pet food sales in decline, claims new Mintel report
A new 'Lifestyle' report into consumer trends by market research specialist Mintel claims that pet food sales are in decline, and it blames demographic changes for a 'stagnating' market. The company believes an ageing population are less likely to own a pet, and a growing number of people renting their homes are prohibited from pet ownership.
A Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association survey last year revealed that the number of pet dogs and cats had fallen.
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CASCO Pet grows with the aquisition of German firm
CASCO Pet has completed the acquisition of IHM Müller Aquarientechnik, based in NW Germany, and the acquisition is part of the company's strategic growth plan...
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Dog lover Andy Murray invests in tracking device for pets
A Hertfordshire-based maker of a live tracking device for pets – Dog Tracker Nano – has smashed an equity crowdfunding target, with tennis star Andy Murray revealed as one of the investors....
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Half of all UK rabbits are lonely and stressed, claims charity
The UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA has released distressing statistics that show more than 55% of rabbit owners have identified signs of worrying behaviour in their pet rabbits...
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2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards open for entries
Nominations for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open. The winners will be announced at the special awards dinner, which will take place at Wokefield Park Hotel, near Reading on November 1...
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Dog trainer launches day care crèche called CentreBarks
CentreBarks, a new educational doggie day care crèche, has been launched in North Yorkshire by dog trainer Heather Stevens...
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PFMA launches ‘Wild Bird’ education packs for schools
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association is looking to team up with schools in the UK to launch a bird feeding education campaign aimed at reconnecting children with nature...
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Young photographers invited to ‘capture’ super pets
Animal-loving kids are encouraged to capture photos of their favourite pets this summer, as vet charity PDSA launches its annual photo competition for young people...
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