Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Leading pet food firm Purina has hit back at claims that discredit one of its leading brands, Bakers, stating it is “committed to creating nutritious foods that will keep pets happy, healthy and content.” The claims were made by Pooch & Mutt who said it had produced an exposé on Bakers pet food.

Aldi launches cut-price pet range in stores today

Budget supermarket chain Aldi launched its biggest ever pet range in stores today (Thursday) with products ranging from toys and towels to crates and beds...

Vet's Kitchen extends its range in Sainsbury's

Pet food brand Vet’s Kitchen has increased its range with Sainsbury’s to include cat food and pet treats which have launched in over 200 stores. Its existing dry dog food range is already available across 550 Sainsbury's stores...

Impressive number of new products to be launched at PATS

Seeing the latest pet products launched under one roof is one of the major attractions to PATS visitors, and next month’s show at Sandown Park in Surrey is set to unveil an impressive number of new items...

First-time appearance for Norfolk Industries

Norfolk Industries, which manufactures small animal bedding products from recycled materials whilst employing people with disabilities, will be exhibiting at PATS Sandown for the first time...

Lintbells offers more for less at pet exhibition

Premium natural supplements company, Lintbells, will be at PATS Sandown on stand E7. As well as showcasing the whole portfolio of products, the company will also be offering a buy four get one free promotion to all trade customers...

Dog owners can log their pet's details - all in one Y-app!

Bauwow, the social media app for dogs, has announced an exclusive partnership with dog microchip record provider Petlog, to allow dog owners to manage their pet microchips in one place...

Town & Country unveils ‘It's only natural’ range

Retailers, responding to customer demand for healthier dog food, are now able to stock a new range of entirely grain free, natural products from leading manufacturer Town & Country Petfoods...

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Vital expands support available for garden centres

Leading national pet product wholesaler Vital Pet Trade has appointed Jacqueline Sutcliffe to the new role of National Sales Manager for garden centres...

Channa sales ban on hold after an OATA challenge

Plans to ban the sale of Channa and three aquatic plant species across the whole of the UK have had a reprieve following a challenge by OATA to the EU.

Pooch & Mutt earns seal of excellence

Pooch & Mutt has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers...

WildWash wins another award

WildWash has been awarded the Innovation and Excellence award for Best Pet Care Product of the Year for 2018 for the whole of Europe from Corporate Livewire...

Enterprise Nation award nomination for fleet-finned Pilchard

Purple Pilchard, the one-stop marketing consultancy for ‘fantastic brands of tomorrow’ has been shortlisted for a prestigious Enterprise Nation award...

Walks and a healthy diet are top priorities for UK pet owners

Top notch nutrition was the number one pledge in a campaign launched by IAMS, with 55% of cat owners and 46% dog owners pledging a better diet for their pet. It was closely followed by exercise and activity...

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

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

Pet firm refutes claims it puts ‘money before ethics’

Lily’s Kitchen has refuted claims by an independent pet shop that it puts ‘money before ethics’. The store, Posh Petz in Peterborough, has removed all Lily’s Kitchen products from its shelves...

Pet company breaks €1 billion sales record

Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) achieved growth of 20% in 2017 and broke the billion euro barrier for the first time with sales of €1.1 billion...

Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 22, 2018

Bring Your Dog To Work Day, founded and organised by multi-award winning ethical pet care brand HOWND, returns on Friday 22nd June...

Exhibitor stands at PATS Sandown ‘sold out’

Visitors to PATS Sandown next month (March) can expect a busy and exciting show as all exhibitor stands at the two-day event have now been sold...