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PetQuip Awards 2025 finalists revealed

 

Excitement is building across the pet industry as the PetQuip Awards 2025 finalists are revealed. The PetQuip trade association has just released the awards shortlist, which features businesses and individuals whose innovation, ingenuity and achievements have set them apart, in an exceptionally competitive year.

 

Spanning 16 categories, the list reflects the extraordinary diversity and creativity that make the pet sector so dynamic - from ethical, groundbreaking product to outstanding customer service and community impact.

 

“The calibre of entries this year has been remarkable,” said Joe Denham, Director General, PetQuip. “Our finalists represent the very best of the industry and we can’t wait to celebrate their success.”

 

The awards were evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts from across the pet care industry, ensuring a transparent and fair judging process. Judging for most categories took place at Birmingham Dogs Home in early August and included some of the rescue and volunteers’ dogs who were delighted to try out some of the entries!

 

The winners will be crowned at the PetQuip Awards Dinner on Monday 29 September at the National Conference Centre, alongside PATS.

 

More than just an awards ceremony, the evening is a chance for the pet trade to come together to reconnect with friends and colleagues, applaud the year’s achievements, and enjoy a celebration of the industry’s shared passion.

The evening starts with a drinks reception, followed by a three course table service dinner, charity prize draw, sparkling entertainment and the awards ceremony.

 

PetQuip Awards 2025 finalists

 

Supplier of the year

Copdock Mill Wholesale

Law Print & Packaging

NAKED DOG

Pedigree Wholesale

Trinkety Paws Limited

Pet Trade Innovations Ltd

Natures Pet Products Ltd

Buitelaar Group

Landguth

Durham Animal Feeds

We.pet Independent Pet Wholesale

CASCO Pet

Bella+Duke

Bugalugs Pet Care

 

Business service of the year

K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training

Behavet

Pet Trust UK

iPET Network

Pickles Pet Pantry

 

Most promising new starter business

Delphi Dog Ltd

It's The Dog's (sub brand of Protein Ball Co)

Pawionic

DotDotPet

PAWD DRINKS

LitPet Supplement

AniVatio

Zesty Paws UK

By Teddy

 

Sustainability award

Nilaqua Pets

Buitelaar Group

Grub Club

BrewBix

Landguth

 

Theresa Swann exporter of the year

Buddycare

Landguth

We.pet Independent Pet Wholesale

Bugalugs Pet Care

 

Product of the year: food & treats

Dougie's Pets - Veggie Superfood Boost  

Baboo Gelato - Doggy Doggy Yum Yum Frozen Treat

Nutriment - Nutriment Gently Steamed

Nutriment - Nutriment Nuggets

Nutriwolds Raw Ltd - Nutriwolds Hearty Herring Complete and Balanced FEDIAF Raw Recipe for Dogs

Zesty Paws UK - Zesty Paws Allergy & Immunity Chews Salmon for Dogs

Wilsons Pet Food - Wilsons Fresh

Durham Animal Feeds - Meaty Bites Range

Canagan - Canagan Raw Freeze Dried Treats

Canagan - Canagan Raw Freeze Dried Toppers

Ruffingtons - Ruffingtons Luxury Dog Eclairs

Frozzys - Frozzys Happy Gut Yogurt Squeeze

 

Product of the year: healthcare & grooming

Bray Group Ltd - Quick Stop by Bray silver nitrate pencils and applicator sticks

PAWD DRINKS - PAWD DRINKS CALMING

LitPet - LitPet Pawsitive Powder-Stress relief and calming supplement for dogs

Zesty Paws UK - Zesty Paws Probiotic Dog Chews Pumpkin Flavour

Pet Head Health - Pet Head Health Oatmeal Soothing Cream (85ml)  

AniVatio - AniVatio ProGut and Puppy Tummy Tamer

AniVatio - AniVatio ProJoint oral gel

Mountain Paws - Dog First Aid Kit  

Pet Remedy - 200ml Calming and emotional wellbeing spray

Buddycare - Buddycare Paw & Nose Balm

 

Product of the year: accessories & technical

Delphi Dog Ltd – The Delphi Dog Drying Sock

Hurtta – Hurtta Safeguard Harness ECO

The Muzzle Movement – The Muzzle Movement Size Harry 2.0, welfare-friendly dog muzzle

Tug-E-Nuff – BOB: The 3-in-1 Dog Dummy

Pup & Kit – Lid-it Dog & Cat Bowl with Stay-Fresh Lid

Pet Trust UK - Pet Trust UK – Centralised Platform & Digital DogTag

By Teddy - The Cosy Car Seat   

Woof and Snout - Explorer Dog Collar   

Tavo Pets UK - Tavo Pet Safety Travel Range: Featuring Maeve™, Dupree™, Crispin™, and Hendrick™  

 

UK retailer of the year: multiple

Winner to be announced on the night

 

UK Retailer of the year: online

Kavee

The Muzzle Movement

Trinkety Paws

Tug-E-Nuff

The North East Pet Shop

Our Pet Village Ltd

 

UK retailer of the year: independent

Lockerbie Pet Supplies

Wildwood Pets

Joywyns Pet and Country

Coningsby Pet and Aquatics Ltd

PET STOP

Our Pet Village Ltd

Pickles Pet Pantry

Doodledales

 

International retailer of the year

Winner to be announced on the night

 

Best marketing campaign

R & E Bamford Ltd

Tug-E-Nuff

Buddycare

Naturo Natural Pet Food

Frozzys Ltd

 

Rising star

Grub Club – Jake Foster

Trinkety Paws – Nadine Berger

Tug-E-Nuff – Danny Nelis-Rouse

iPET Network – Claire Kent

Pickles Pet Pantry – Katie Parker

 

Employee of the year

Pet Trade Innovations Ltd  –  Liane Avery

Fold Hill Foods Ltd – Ann Child

 

Lifetime achievement award

Winner to be announced on the night

 

PetQuip Awards are sponsored by:

Leopard Co – headline sponsor

Copdock Mill Wholesale, Pedigree Wholesale, Petface, CIPS (China International Pet Show), Law Pring & Packaging, Noble Futures, Zoomark, Interzoo, PBW, PPM, Buddycare, James & Steel, Pet Sourcing Fair China, China Pet Industry Association, GBH Exhibition Forwarders and Uniexpress.

In association with PATS

 

More information:

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

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