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A popular pet retailer will use a cash injection of £100,000 from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund to expand the company’s growing range of own-brand products, including desirable dachshund coats…

Pet store group has big plans for further growth

Pioneering pet retailer PetPlace, which has stores in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a HQ in Kinmel Bay, has lined up an impressive calendar of events as it prepares for further growth in 2025...

JR Pet Products acquired by German company

German company AlphaPet Ventures has added to its growing portfolio of brands with the acquisition of UK business JR Pet Products. It already owns Arden Grange, Wolfsblut, Wildes Land and Herrmann’s Manufaktur.

The JR team, seen here at PATS in 2024, will stay on board following the acquisition. Jonathan (third from right) and Rebecca Davies (second from right) will continue as managing directors of JR.

The Nutriment Company buys another UK firm

The Nutriment Company (TNC) has made its second acquisition of 2025, buying Your Pet Nutrition, a UK-based leader in veterinarian-developed pet supplements...

Honeyfield’s provides best practice tips for wild bird feeding
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Honeyfield’s is helping retailers deliver best practice advice to their wild bird-loving customers by providing eight top tips, from their resident wild bird expert Simon Smethurst, who is head of sales at Honeyfield’s...

Lincs pet store wins New York holiday prize

Pedigree Wholesale has revealed the winners of its 12 Deals of Christmas Prize Draw, which ran throughout December. The grand prize – a trip to New York for two worth £2,500 – was won by Lincolnshire pet store Potty About Pets...

Naturaw features on prime-time radio show

Raw dog food firm Naturaw featured on Paddy McGuinness’ radio show on Sunday as part of the celebrity’s quiz ‘The X Factory’...

Supreme launches new range of supplements

Supreme Petfoods has launched a new range of Science Selective Care supplements. These new functional treats have been specifically designed to help support the health of rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas...

Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for 2025

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover...

Groundbreaking expo for cat lovers returns bigger and better in 2025

The Cat Show Live is returning to the NEC Birmingham on September 13th 2025 for an unparalleled experience to empower and unite cat lovers...

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The Nutriment Company expands its team

Tina Byrne joins The Nutriment Company as Head of UK Trade Sales covering raw petfood and the treat ranges...

Burgess Pet Care welcomes Rob Taylor as sales director

Burgess Pet Care has appointed Rob Taylor to the role of sales director, reflecting the company’s ambitious growth plans...

Harvest appoints Head of Business Development

Harvest Pet Products has announced the appointment of Daniel Bingham as its Head of Business Development. He brings more than 10 years' experience in the pet and wild bird category...

DotDotPet secures listings with leading vet wholesalers

DotDotPet continues to grow its customer base after a successful first year’s trading with news that the brand has secured listings with key vet wholesalers...

WildWash launches new trade portal

WildWash, a leading provider of premium natural pet care products, has launched its newly enhanced trade portal, www.wildwashwholesale.co.uk...

Charity fund for pets exploited for profit opens for applications

Animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation, is encouraging animal rescues in the UK to apply for their 2025 Pet Rescue Grant, which opens for applications tomorrow (Friday 24th January)...

Dewi Jenkins and Tyddyn du Cass come out on top

After coming out top with Tyddyn du Cass in the All Wales Nursery Sheepdog Final 2025 Dewi Jenkins sent congratulations to David Howells with Reserve Champion Mick and Kevin Evans 3rd with Valley View Dan for their “two top class runs.”

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Daughter takes over key UK role from ‘Mr Ferplast’

Known in the trade as ‘Mr Ferplast’, Karl Davies has stepped away from the business after 30 years, handing over to his daughter Emily, who has taken up the role of UK branch director for the Italian-owned company...

Food Standards Agency issues dog chew warning

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes...

Paw Comfort brings premium pet products to UK market

Paw Comfort has officially launched its range of premium pet products tailored specifically for the UK market...

Paleo Ridge unveils new Puppy range

Paleo Ridge has launched its new Paleo Puppy range, offering optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients...