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Vital Pet Products sold by the Steuart family for £12.8m

The Subura Group completed the acquisition of Vital Pet Products from the Steuart family for the sum of £12.8m, at 2pm yesterday. The global pet market is experiencing strong growth* and the acquisition is expected to deliver efficiency throughout the supply chain, benefiting both retailers and suppliers.

Who are the new owners of Vital Pet Products?

Pet Brands owner Sunny Sharma is listed as a director of new company the Subura Group, the new owners of Vital Pet Products. The other director is Bruce Steuart, who held a directorship with Vital...

Pets at Home recalls four types of AVA cat food which can cause 'collapses and fitting'

Pets At Home has issued a national recall of four types of dry cat food after reports of animals experiencing sudden collapses and spasms...

£40k damage caused to flooded pet store

A pet store in Tring, Hertfordshire, is hoping to open again soon after it was forced to temporarily close due to flooding...

Revealed: The secrets of new pet product bestsellers

Winning a New Product Award at the UK’s No1 pet trade show can have a tremendous impact on the fortunes of a PATS exhibitor. Here six companies who triumphed in the New Products Awards at PATS Sandown in 2016 reveal what the accolade has done for their business...

Over 4 million pets at risk of deadly conditions
PDSA urges owners to protect pets by neutering

New research from PDSA has revealed that 4.4 million pets are unneutered, leaving them in danger of life-threatening illnesses...

Above: Sukie nearly died after getting a womb infection.

Pet firms warned to beware of over-ambitious staff

Pet companies are being warned to guard against over-ambitious staff who try to run before they can walk. The warning comes from recruitment expert Lynda Ward (pictured), who urges firms to allow employees to fulfil those roles that suit their skill set...

Long Paws turns from distributor into own brand maker

Six years ago Long Paws started out as a UK based pet accessory distributor. Today it produces it's own branded products and is looking for sales agents to help the company extend its reach...

Forthglade launches limited edition Spring Dinner for Dogs

For pet owners keen on spring cleaning their pet’s diet for improved health and happiness, Forthglade’s new limited edition spring meal could be just the answer. Produced in Devon using only the finest ingredients, Forthglade’s Complete Lamb with Spring Veg & Mint is 100% natural and also grain free...

Next generation range of Animology sprays and shampoos

Group55 has launched its next generation range of Animology sprays and shampoos. The new look packaging is bold and disruptive on shelf, whist remaining instantly recognisable as the award-winning range...

Lintbells expands support for pet retailers

The last year has seen marked expansion of the retail support team at Lintbells. Starting with just one person available to visit stores, the company now employs four, dedicated to the pet and equine trade channel and putting feet on the ground from Newcastle to Plymouth...

Eukanuba fuels champions as principle sponsor of Crufts

March marks the world’s biggest and most popular dog show, Crufts, and as principle sponsor and the Kennel Club’s official partner in pet nutrition, Eukanuba will be feeding the champions hoping to win one of the prestigious awards...

Pet puppy bounces back to become Extraordinary Dog

A beloved pet puppy who was facing a life of pain after suffering a mystery injury has made a remarkable recovery – and is now set to be honoured at the world’s biggest dog show...

Eden to unveil new products and packaging at Crufts

Eden Holistic Pet Foods has chosen the world’s largest dog show as the platform to launch a brand new line of supplement products and unveil sleek new packaging...

The Garden Re-Leaf Day Walk will be a doodle for this pair

Pet Trade Xtra's Trevor and Karen Pfeiffer vowed to do The Great Garden Re-Leaf Day walk in full in 2017, so their Labradoodles Olly and Floyd thought they’d better join in to pull them towards the finish.

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Skinner’s new premium ‘Life’ Range now available from wholesalers

Skinner’s new Life range - Puppy, Junior, Adult and Senior, with Sensitive available for those dogs needing a fully hypo allergenic option - is now available from all good wholesalers...

Hilton Herbs unveils new multi-lingual trade-only websites

Leading supplement manufacturer, Hilton Herbs, has recently unveiled four responsive e-commerce trade-only websites for each of its key markets, the UK, USA, France, and Germany...

Group55 appoints new Marketing Manager

Group55 has appointed Caroline Hill as its new Marketing Manager.

Exciting launch as Universal Horse Data goes mobile

Equestrian online platform Universal Horse Data has launched its much anticipated app allowing access to the network via mobile devices...

Intention to combine Independent Vetcare and Evidensia

Independent Vetcare (IVC) and Evidensia announces intention to combine their businesses. The combination will create the undisputed leader of veterinary care in Europe with about 500 clinics across eight countries...

Pet Love expands Mighty Mutts range

Pet Love has extended its Mighty Mutts range of chew proof dog toys to include a mint flavoured collection entitled ‘Mighty Mutts Mint’...

Shining a light on UK animal rescue charities

Danetre Health, the sole UK distributor for Photizo, has unveiled its new ‘Photizo to the Rescue’ campaign that’s set to shine a light on animal rescue charities across the UK...

New brand ambassador appointed at CSJ

CSJ has welcomed Margaret Masterman on board as its brand ambassador to visit and advise stockists and dog owners about its comprehensive feed, herbs and treats ranges...

Arden Grange window display competition continues until March 31

To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, Arden Grange is inviting independent stockists of their products to take part in a product display competition with the chance of winning £1,000 in holiday vouchers...

Animals’ George Cross and OBE for Scottish dogs

Three heroic and devoted Scottish dogs were honoured by the UK’s leading veterinary charity for their bravery and devotion to duty...

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