In This Issue
PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit
Arden Grange weighs in on weight loss
UK pet suppliers get behind PATS trade exhibitions
Hill's expands its recall of canned dog food
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced
Naturediet partners with Glenkrag to serve Ireland
Different Dog launches food donation scheme
Award-winning pet food company receives £2m funding
Activity monitor for dogs launches membership plan
A multitude of new pet foods, treats and petcare items to be exhibited in British pavilion at Zoomark
PetSafe Brand set to launch new waste management items
Scottish dog gets new lease of life thanks to honey
Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes
Taking the lead on fundraising dog walk
Were you fooled by these April Fool's Day stories?
Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet food
BBC Sounds launches music and podcast service for pets
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Pet supplies business closes after 3 decades of trading
RAW urges vets to help in fight against deadly disease
Police dogs honoured for London terror attack heroics
New healthy treat from Natures Menu
WOOFS triumph at Crufts securing several new stockists
Food and water are lifesavers for hedgehogs after hibernation
Vet Liz Barton joins Companion Consultancy as Senior Account Manager
Youngest competitor George blazes a trail
PIF announces plans for new trade show
Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists
Sharing the sofa with Clare Balding and Noel Fitzpatrick
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
New Sales Director at Forthglade takes the lead
International buyers seek new UK pet products
Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 21
Pet product suppliers hear export success stories
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PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit

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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Arden Grange weighs in on weight loss
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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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UK pet suppliers get behind PATS trade exhibitions

 

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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Hill's expands its recall of canned dog food

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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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced

 

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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Naturediet partners with Glenkrag to serve Ireland

 

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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Different Dog launches food donation scheme
 

Pioneering 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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Award-winning pet food company receives £2m funding

 

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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Activity monitor for dogs launches membership plan

 

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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A multitude of new pet foods, treats and petcare items to be exhibited in British pavilion at Zoomark
 

Italy 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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PetSafe Brand set to launch new waste management items

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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Scottish dog gets new lease of life thanks to honey

 

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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Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes
 

The 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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Taking the lead on fundraising dog walk

 

Three spaniels – turned social media stars – took the lead on a fundraising dog walk for veterinary charity PDSA...

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Were you fooled by these April Fool's Day stories?
 

Two 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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Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet food

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...

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BBC Sounds launches music and podcast service for pets
 

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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