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The new three-day PATS 2024 continues to exceed all expectations as a record number of companies and brands book stand space for the show, which takes place at Telford International Centre from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024...

Kennelpak establishes new partnership with US firm

Kennelpak, the pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, has announced an exclusive distributor partnership with leading US-based pet foods and treat manufacturer, Primal Pet Group, to supply two new brands for the UK’s fast-growing natural occupier dog chew category...

Pets Choice acquires pet food brand Vet’s Kitchen

Pets Choice Ltd has the purchase of premium pet food brand Vet’s Kitchen from Pets’ Kitchen Ltd and will take over responsibility of sales from 1st June 2024...

US giant completes acquisition of Edgard & Cooper

US giant General Mills, whose portfolio of brands includes household names such as Cheerios and Häagen-Dazs, has completed the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, one of Europe’s leading independent premium pet food brands...

UK pet industry steps up to help vulnerable pets

The UK pet industry has provided its biggest consignment to date of donated products to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine to help care for abandoned pets. Co-ordinated by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), two lorry-loads containing 56 pallets have already arrived in Ukraine...

Stars line up with dogs to back ‘Bark For Our Parks’
Charity led by The Prince of Wales urges UK pet trade to join in new campaign

Pet sector businesses, their teams and dog owners across the UK are being invited to take the lead in a new national campaign to safeguard Britain’s ‘precious’ parks and green spaces...

Bella & Duke launches new product to make raw feeding easy while on the move

Leading raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke has launched its new air-dried meals as add-ons to existing subscriptions. ‘Ready, steady, raw’ is said to ensure all the goodness of the brand’s raw meals are made readily available without the need for a freezer...

Promoting animal welfare on Media City billboard

Animal stars are at the forefront of a full scale billboard campaign in Manchester's Media City this month, which is designed to promote animal welfare on film sets...

TRIXIE celebrates 50 years with a new look

North German company TRIXIE is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is really letting it rip with a new look at Interzoo and afterwards...

Companies champion wellbeing of ‘Dogs in Yellow’

Pet Remedy, a leading provider of award-winning calming products, has announced its partnership with Sarah Jones, the founder of My Anxious Dog. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and advocate for the wellbeing of emotionally sensitive dogs, particularly those known as 'Dogs in Yellow'.

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EzyDog returns to Goodwoof

Leading dog accessory manufacturer, EzyDog, has revealed that it will be making a return to Goodwoof on 18th and 19th May, to display its fantastic range of products for man’s four legged friends...

Vets Now launches search for ‘Pet of the Year’ 2024

Leading pet emergency service Vets Now has unveiled its search for the 'Pet of the Year'...

Bira calls for urgent action following ONS crime figures

The British Independent Retailers Association has said more needs to be done to protect shop owners, workers and shoppers following troubling statistics released by the ONS...

Hector’s hot on the heels of his ancestors!

CSJ’s agents are a clever lot, with most combining their canine hobbies such as showing, agility, gundogs or sled dog racing with supplying CSJ to fellow competitors and contacts...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

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

Vet pricing under scrutiny as Jollyes gets set to open new store in Northampton

Award-winning pet retail chain Jollyes will be offering cheaper vet services when it opens its newest shop – the 102nd store in its portfolio – in Northampton tomorrow (Friday)...

Nutriment rebrands raw pet food for the modern pet owner

Nutriment, a pioneer and innovator in the field of raw pet food, has announced a rebrand in response to the ever-evolving landscape of raw pet feeding...

Renewed boost to international interest in PATS

PATS 2024 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – is set to have a strong international presence with a growing number of pet buyers and exhibitors from around the world expected to attend the new three-day show taking place at Telford International Centre from Sunday 29th September to Tuesday 1st October...

PetQuip Awards 2024 now open for entries

PetQuip has announced that entries are now welcome as the association’s prestigious awards are launched...

New pet accessory business has story to tell
Pet Trade Xtra Promotion

Looking for dog products that are British made, high quality and distinctive, well then look no further than newcomers Storeys and Tails. Debuting for the first time at this year’s PATS and Glee they are the story (pun intended) we have all been waiting for...