In This Issue
UK pet industry mourns sad passing of John James
Pet Brands enters exclusive partnership with Nike
Leading suppliers book stand space in the Aquatics Zone at PATS 2025
Entries open for PIF’s Innovation Awards
Established pet food supply business for sale
New venue for prestigious PetQuip Awards
Doggy Doggy Yum Yum secures major distribution deal
Win a trip to Las Vegas with TropiClean
UK Pet Food unveils Cell-Cultivated Products factsheet
Toy Story collection launches in Pets at Home stores
Natures Menu launches new range of raw meals
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Dorwest partners with TV personality Faye Winter
Animal Focused recognised for positive impact
Trade association cautiously welcomes new bill to tackle retail crime
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
Independent pet shop owner vows to continue trading despite mounting financial pressures
Franchise company OSCAR Pet Foods ceases trading
Pedigree Wholesale cuts prices on over 150 top-selling brands
Closed pet shop premises put on the market
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Entries open for PIF’s Innovation Awards

 

The Pet Industry Federation has this week launched its 2025 Innovation Awards. The Awards recognise the groundbreaking ideas, products, services, and technologies that are shaping the future of the pet industry.

 

Now in its third year, the Innovation Awards shine a spotlight on businesses that are pushing boundaries and creating real impact. Open to all pet businesses, the awards are free to enter, giving innovators the chance to showcase their ideas to a panel of expert judges.

 

Ten finalists will be selected to present their innovation live at the Business of Pets Conference, taking place on Thursday 5 – Friday 6 June at Cranfield Management Development Centre near Milton Keynes. This unique platform offers businesses unparalleled access to potential investors, distributors, and industry leaders, with the winner being announced on the final day of the event.

 

Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation, said: "We know there are incredible businesses in the pet industry that are innovating in exciting ways, and the Innovation Awards are designed to give them the recognition and exposure they deserve. Our 2024 finalists found this an incredible opportunity to pitch their ideas to industry experts and investors, and we can’t wait to see what this year’s entries bring."

 

Entries close on Thursday 17 April. To submit your entry and find out more, visit: https://petfederation.co.uk/the-business-of-pets-conference/innovation/

 

Pictured: The Holistic Hound was the 2024 winner of the PIF Innovation Award.

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