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Company says 'adios plastic' with new poop bags

Adios Plastic, a new innovative company fighting the war on plastic, will be showcasing its dog poop bags made from plants at PATS Sandown...

Plant-based dog food recipe approved as vegan product

BSB Products, the exclusive importer and distributor of Petcurean Premium Pet Foods in the UK, has announced that GATHER Endless Valley – a plant-based recipe for adult dogs – has been accredited as an approved vegan product by the Vegetarian Society...

The UK’s Spring pet industry exhibition is just days away

Visitors and exhibitors alike are excitedly preparing for the UK’s Spring Pet Industry Exhibition, which opens its doors this Sunday and Monday. PATS Sandown takes place from 9-10 February, with 150 companies and brands showcasing hundreds of new products.

Initiative to revolutionise pet healthcare industry

Vet-tech start-up, Vet-AI, has formed a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with University of Leeds academics to revolutionise the pet healthcare industry...

Natures Menu and True Instinct receive top service award

Natures Menu has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2020. Marking the company’s fourth win in a row, this award recognises businesses that go above and beyond for delivering brilliant customer service...

Lily's Kitchen creates ultimate Doggy Dentist experience

To coincide with Pet Dental Health Month in February, Lily’s Kitchen has created the ultimate Doggy Dentist experience for pups and their owners. The Doggy Dentist Pop-up is taking place at 297 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11 2QA, on February 13-16.

New B2B ordering model for Penny & Pepe Pet Grass

Fresh ready-grown pet grass brand, Penny & Pepe, will be available for trade to order with a new B2B operation model to be unveiled at PATS Sandown (stand T17)...

PetQuip secures government funding for Interzoo

The PetQuip export association has been successful in securing cash grants for the major pet trade exhibition Interzoo, which takes place in Nuremberg, Germany, on 19-22 May 2020. The funding is available to small-to-medium-enterprises (SMEs) that qualify under the Department for International Trade Tradeshow Access Scheme. It will enable British companies to exhibit their products at Interzoo in a cost-effective way...

Oscar rewards loyal customers with year's supply of food

Oscar Pet Foods has announced that Monica and Alan Bower, from Waterlooville, Hampshire, are the winners of a search for the company’s longest-standing customer...

Sainsbury’s launches interactive tool to help pet owners

Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance has launched the Pawfect Match tool to enable future pet owners to make informed decisions when choosing the most suitable breed for them. The tool enables dog and cat owners to research various breeds including how much exercise they will need, how excitable the animal is and how well they get on with children...

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Pet store set to close after more than 40 years of trading

A popular pet store is set to close next month with “increasing competitive market challenges” being blamed for the closure...

What to expect at Petindex

The Pet Industry Federation has announced further details of what visitors to the show can expect at the event later this year...

Bermuda goes from strength to strength!

Bermuda Water Gardens has been working hard since its re-launch in 2017 to bring the brand back to the stature it once held within the industry over the previous 22 years...

Vet centre gives Spring Spaniel new lease of life

The Cardiology team at Pride Veterinary Centre recently performed an unusual procedure to alleviate a congenital heart defect obstructing the blood flow back to the heart. This was the first time Pride Veterinary Centre has undertaken this procedure, which is rare in both human and veterinary medicine...

World-respected veterinary nutritionist to give live webinar

World-respected veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Marge Chandler, will talk on what makes a complete and balanced diet and what essential nutrients growing puppies and kittens need to live healthy lives in a free live webinar on 17 March at 7.30pm...

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 shop averts threat of closure over rent arrears

A pet shop, which launched a £20,000 fundraising campaign to pay off rent arrears, has averted the threat of closure after agreeing a deal with its landlord.

UK pet product suppliers get set for Global Pet Expo 2020

Among the many new products being launched by leading British suppliers exhibiting on the British pavilion at Global Pet Expo will be the latest pet food initiatives, healthcare and lifestyle products, calming diffusers and sprays, chicken coop security and a range of packaging solutions...

Pet firms set fair to weather Brexit storms

Industry pundit and recruitment specialist Lynda Ward believes that UK pet companies are well placed to weather any forthcoming storms caused by Brexit...

SQP training soon to be available online

New SQP regulator Vetpol has announced it will soon open for SQP training – most likely before the end February. The all-new course is delivered online, using a bespoke learning management platform and an integrated CPD system.

Pet humanisation and gifting continues to boost spending

The value of the UK pet products and services market is forecast to reach £7 billion by 2021 according to AMA Research, with British pet owners putting their animals’ contentment and happiness up there with their own...