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PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit
Read more»The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association  has called on the UK Government to end the Brexit uncertainties, which are placing high costs on businesses and diverting focus from the important job of feeding safe, nutritious high-quality food to pets.   
    PFMA Chief Executive, Michael Bellingham, says: "Uncertainty caused by Brexit is the enemy of our pet food businesses." |  |  |  |  
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UK pet suppliers get behind PATS trade exhibitions
 There can be many different reasons why a pet becomes overweight and needs to lose a few pounds. It is important to keep dogs and cats at a healthy weight to avoid obesity related medical conditions. Arden Grange offer a range of ‘Light’ recipe options for overweight dogs and cats. These diets can help pets lose weight and keep it off once they reach their goal.    
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Hill's expands its recall of canned dog food
   Manufacturers and suppliers are getting right behind PATS as the UK’s number one pet trade event prepares for two more exciting and successful shows – PATS Telford in September 2019 and PATS Sandown in February 2020... 
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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced
 Hill's Pet Nutrition has expanded its voluntary recall of canned dog food products due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. This expansion relates to the same vitamin premix that led to the January 31st voluntary recall... 
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Naturediet partners with Glenkrag to serve Ireland
   The winners of the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 have been announced in a glittering ceremony in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre in Birmingham, following a record-breaking number of nominations of the highest calibre for the third consecutive year... 
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Different Dog launches food donation scheme
   Independent dog food manufacturer Naturediet Pet Foods Ltd is working exclusively with distributor Glenkrag – the largest wholesaler to the pet, aquatic and garden trade in Ireland...   
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Award-winning pet food company receives £2m fundingPioneering dog-food brand, Different Dog has introduced a food donation scheme that will benefit some of the UK’s most vulnerable dogs. The launch of this initiative coincided with the first-ever London Dog Week... 
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Activity monitor for dogs launches membership plan
   Pure Pet Food, the award-winning manufacturer of dehydrated and freeze dried pet food, has secured a £2m investment from NVM Private Equity(NVM) to accelerate its plans to make healthy choices for pet owners easy and accessible... 
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A multitude of new pet foods, treats and petcare items to be exhibited in British pavilion at Zoomark
   PitPat, the award-winning activity monitor for dogs, has launched PitPat Life, a monthly membership plan which rewards healthy, happy dogs and their owners through perks, points and prizes...   
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PetSafe Brand set to launch new waste management itemsItaly continues to be a popular market for UK suppliers of a wide range of pet products: 23 companies will exhibiting in the British group organised by the PetQuip export association for the seventh time at Zoomark. 
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Scottish dog gets new lease of life thanks to honey
 Global pet product expert, PetSafe Brand will be launching new additions to its popular Waste Management category at Zoomark International 2019 from May 6-9 – the first new items in the feline range since the ScoopFree Original Self-Cleaning Litter Box was launched in 2012... 
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Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes
   A Scottish dog has been given a new lease of life after his owners were encouraged to try a honey-based product...   
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Taking the lead on fundraising dog walkThe Agria Dog Walk 2019 is set to unite thousands of paws across six countries, all on one day! The aim? To help raise much-needed funds for the animals that need it most, those that don’t yet have a forever home of their own. 
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Were you fooled by these April Fool's Day stories?
   Three spaniels – turned social media stars – took the lead on a fundraising dog walk for veterinary charity PDSA...   
Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet foodTwo pet stories certainly got people talking with their innovative April Fool's Day tales...we have printed them again in full below... 
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BBC Sounds launches music and podcast service for pets Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet food
   Celebrity fitness coach Butch Pawfut has introduced his star clients to the ‘The Dog Food Diet’ and the book is already shaking up the fitness world...   
Read more»BBC Sounds will begin to cater for pets as well as people with new radio stations, music mixes and podcasts aimed at our faithful animal companions... |  
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Pet supplies business closes after 3 decades of trading   Owners of a family-run pet stall have shut their city centre business after more than three decades...Read more»
RAW urges vets to help in fight against deadly disease   The 13th annual Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Protect and Prevent campaign, which takes place between June 1-9, is urging vets to help raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations to protect rabbits against an outbreak of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease type 2 (RVHD2) and other fatal diseases...Read more»
Police dogs honoured for London terror attack heroics   Police dogs who supported emergency services during the London terror attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market are being honoured for their heroic actions by leading vet charity PDSA...Read more»
New healthy treat from Natures Menu   Natures Menu has launched a new healthy treat – Country Hunter Superfood Bars...Read more»
WOOFS triumph at Crufts securing several new stockists   WOOFS experienced sell-outs on their stand on all four days of Crufts and managed to secure several new stockists...Read more»
Food and water are lifesavers for hedgehogs after hibernation   Members of the public are urged to put food – such as Brambles Crunchy Hedgehog Food or Brambles Meaty Hedgehog Food – and water out for hedgehogs following hibernation...Read more»
Vet Liz Barton joins Companion Consultancy as Senior Account Manager   Companion Consultancy, the PR and marketing agency run by vets, has appointed Liz Barton, vet and co-founder of the WellVet initiative, to the role of Senior Account Manager...Read more»
Youngest competitor George blazes a trail   Just one week after his 12th birthday George Carter blazed a brilliant trail at the World Sled Dog Association Championships in Germany...Read more»
PIF announces plans for new trade show   The Pet Industry Federation has announced the launch of a new trade show aimed at all pet businesses within the UK pet industry, including those within the pet services sector...Read more»
Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists   Wilsons Pet Food, a Perthshire-based pet food company that can trace its heritage back well over a hundred years, has announced its products are now in over 52 stockists across the UK and this number continues to grow...Read more»
Sharing the sofa with Clare Balding and Noel Fitzpatrick   When Adrian Wilkinson, Director of FourFriends Pet Foods, turned up to exhibit his Otterhound Flo on the breeds’ Discover Dogs stand at Crufts, he had no idea his dog would end up being a TV star...Read more»
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...New Sales Director at Forthglade takes the lead   James Kennedy, new Sales Director for Forthglade natural pet food, has been enjoying his first few months working within the pet food sector, taking the lead at events such as PATS and Crufts...Read more»
International buyers seek new UK pet products   The latest in the highly successful ‘Meet the International Buyers’ events organised by the Gardenex and PetQuip associations will take place at the Federation’s head office in Brasted, Kent on Wednesday, March 27...Read more»
Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 21   Now in its sixth year there is no doubt that Bring Your Dog To Work Day has captured the imagination of our dog loving nation. It has become a highlight in the UK calendar - people love taking their best friend to work with them, it's great fun and there are some seriously positive mental health benefits of having four-legged co-workers at work. Read more»
Pet product suppliers hear export success stories   Leading figures from the UK pet supply industry were among the delegates and speakers at the conference on The Future for International Trade, organised by leading trade associations, PetQuip, Gardenex, and BHETA. One of the successful businesses that gave an export case study presentation was pet care hygiene product manufacturer Group55...Read more» |  |  |  |  |