In This Issue
Award-winning brand set to open new store
Private equity firm to acquire MPM Products
National Pet Shop Day gains pace as sign-ups more than double for 2025
Pet industry leaders launch pet grooming guidelines
Pickles Pet Pantry wins European innovation award
Last chance to enter the PetQuip Awards
It’s The Dog's brings human-grade reassurance to treats aisle
PAWD DRINKS launches new packaging
Owners feel stronger bond with pets than family & friends
TropiClean dental care – a natural solution for every pet
ProtectaPet launches first cut-to-size catio
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Albion Pet Foods appoints new head of sales
Lioness Lucy Bronze teams up with Purina
New study confirms that puppy training app, Zigzag, reduces future behavioural problems
Birmingham Dogs Home to host ‘fun-packed’ family day
Pet Business Disruptors podcast takes SuperZoo spotlight
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Animal activist groups accused of using ‘bully tactics’ over reptile event cancellation
Garden centre cancels large-scale reptile event after pet shop licence warning
Su-Bridge acquires Autarky, Chudleys, Gelert and Gusto
Ex Pets at Home director joins Dobbies
What it means to win a New Product Award at PATS
Turning a dream into multi-million pound business
Family secures £175,000 funding deal to launch pet cremation business
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Last chance to enter the PetQuip Awards

 

The clock is ticking for pet industry professionals to submit their entries for the PetQuip Awards 2025, with only days remaining before the deadline closes. PetQuip is urging businesses across the sector to act now and secure their chance to be recognised at one of the most respected events in the pet industry calendar.

 

This year’s awards ceremony will take place on Monday 29 September 2025 at the National Conference Centre, located alongside the NEC in Birmingham. Held in association with PATS, the UK’s leading pet and aquatics trade show, the evening promises not only a celebration of business excellence — but also a glitzy, fun-filled party for the entire industry.

 

Award categories include:

  • Pet Product of the Year
  • Retailer of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year
  • Exporter of the Year
  • Sustainability award
  • Marketing campaign of the year
  • Rising Star 
  • Business service of the year
  • New starter

The PetQuip Awards dinner is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and sense of occasion, and this year promises to be even more. Guests can expect sparkling entertainment, surprise moments, and a night of celebration with the industry’s finest – all in an exciting new format designed to deliver a true party experience.

“This is more than an awards ceremony – it’s a night the industry looks forward to all year,” commented Joe Denham, PetQuip’s Director General.

 

“With new surprises planned, live entertainment, and a dazzling setting, we’re making sure the 2025 event will be the most memorable yet. For businesses hoping to be in the spotlight, this really is the last chance to enter.”

 

These are the final days to enter – companies are encouraged not to miss the chance to gain recognition and celebrate in style with the industry’s best.

 

Entry Details:

Entry is £50 per company for unlimited entries. Submit by Thursday 26 June via http://www.petquip.com/uk/awards-enter.htm

 

Dinner tickets:

Tickets for the awards dinner and presentation are £110+VAT for PetQuip members and £125+VAT for non-members: http://www.petquip.com/uk/awards-tickets.htm

 

PetQuip Awards are sponsored by Leopard Co (headline), Law Print & Packaging, Copdock Mill, Zoomark, PBW News, CIPS, Interzoo, Noble Futures, James & Steel, Buddycare, Petface, Pedigree, PATS and PPM.

 

For details of PetQuip membership, please e-mail info@petquip.com or visit www.petquip.com

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