Industry News

Fold Hill Foods Ltd buys Pointer Pet Products

Pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd has completed its acquisition of the baked dog food company, Pointer Pet Products Ltd. South…

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Ferret owners urged to microchip pets

Ferret owners are being urged to microchip pets after a trio has been left to find new homes. Romeo, Juliet and Cariad…

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New ‘Meet the Buyer’ event from PetQuip and Gardenex

Key buyers from Spain, Finland, Dubai, the US and France have confirmed their attendance at a ‘Meet the Buyers’ event on…

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Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do

More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten…

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PIF CEO’s plea for YOUR help on a ground-breaking licensing review

The chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), Nigel Baker, has issued a plea to all pet businesses to engage…

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Three puppies dumped and left for dead

Three tiny, neglected puppies were brought into The Mayhew Animal Home on Boxing Day after being found dumped in a…

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PIF seeks YOUR views on licensing

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has welcomed the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing, announced by the…

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What’s hot in pet food? Euromonitor’s predictions for 2016

Market intelligence firm, Euromonitor International, has released pet food predictions for 2016. In a recent opinion piece, Paula Flores, Euromonitor…

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Dog owners urged to take care during lambing season

Do your customers walk their dogs in rural areas? National Sheep Association (NSA) and the RSPCA have teamed up to…

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BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric…

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