In This Issue
Winners of the prestigious PIF Awards revealed
PIF Awards celebrate the Best of the Best
‘Consider COP27, switch to eco-conscious Huskaloo’ urges triple-winner Tracey
Experienced pet shop managers open own store
New move to ensure safe production of raw pet food
PARK LiFE adding new flavours and treats as range grows
Pet industry still recession-proof, says recruitment expert
National pet retailer gives staff £600 cost of living payment
Mars Petcare to acquire Champion Petfoods
Pet food trade association becomes UK Pet Food
New care information for aquatics industry
Pedigree Wholesale rewards suppliers for success
Animal Planet launches grooming range with Ideal World
Dorwest Herbs launches new joint care supplement
Collards extends Grain Free dry food range
More than 70 countries take part in Royal Canin event
Mars Pet Nutrition drives towards sustainable packaging 
PetSafe brand celebrates 10th anniversary in Ireland
Paleo Ridge encourages switch to raw with new range
Harringtons adds wet food to Just 6 product range
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Carina Evans finalist in Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Global aquarium fish industry disputes negative reports
Dorwest Herbs appoints new trade account manager
Leading qualification creator on hunt for animal experts
Dog owners make sacrifices during cost-of-living crisis
CSJ product ideal for winter’s aches and pains
Mikki keeps the curls curly with coat range
OATA joins fellow pet trade associations at CITES COP
Pedigree Wholesale teams up with primary school
Carpet protector takes hassle out of puppy training
Herbal Dog Co introduces herbal supplements for winter
Range of pet keepsakes launches at London Vet Show
‘Sarkam’ breeds 11 more stars
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
Raw pet food business secures new owner
FatFace expands pet range for autumn/winter
Pet retailer powers ahead with net-zero vision following £250,000 investment
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Winners of the prestigious PIF Awards revealed

The winners of the PIF Awards 2022 were revealed last night with Little Big Paw (Export Business of the Year), Su-Bridge Pet Supplies (Wholesaler of the Year) and Burns Pet Nutrition (Manufacturer of the Year – pictured above) among those successful companies celebrating...

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PIF Awards celebrate the Best of the Best

The much anticipated PIF Awards were a huge success last night, with over 20 categories of winners revealed at the gala black tie ceremony held at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire...

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‘Consider COP27, switch to eco-conscious Huskaloo’ urges triple-winner Tracey

A revolutionary, environmentally friendly new product for cats, created in lockdown, has clinched a trio of honours in just two months after scooping a top UK pet industry award...

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Experienced pet shop managers open own store

Two friends, who have worked together in the pet trade for 10 years, have opened their own pet store in Warwickshire. Charlotte Stowe and Georgia Orr welcomed customers at the grand opening of Bridge Street Pets in the village of Wellesbourne, and already the new store is proving to be a big hit.

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New move to ensure safe production of raw pet food
 

UK Pet Food, the new name and identity of the PFMA, has launched a new initiative to support the safe production of commercial raw pet food...

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PARK LiFE adding new flavours and treats as range grows
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PARK LiFE Pet Limited has added even more flavours to its healthy dog treat range, as it prepares for a busy 2023 season. The Irish manufacturer of healthy dog biscuits has had a fantastic 2022 which has seen interest in the brand soar, and the company is not holding back, with new products and new flavours available now...

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Pet industry still recession-proof, says recruitment expert
 

The UK pet trade will continue to be regarded as the ‘recession-proof Industry’ despite the cost-of-living crisis, predicts a leading recruitment expert...

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National pet retailer gives staff £600 cost of living payment

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes is handing its colleagues a payment of £600 to help support them through the cost of living crisis – with payments timed to help around Christmas...

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Mars Petcare to acquire Champion Petfoods
 

Mars Petcare has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Petfoods, whose brands include ORIJEN and ACANA, from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan...

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Pet food trade association becomes UK Pet Food

The UK pet food industry’s trade association has unveiled its new identity, UK Pet Food. Previously known as the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association, UK Pet Food now better reflects the remit of this dynamic organisation...

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New care information for aquatics industry
 

OATA has launched a revamped package of customer care information and business guidance for the ornamental aquatics industry at a special event at the Houses of Parliament...

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Pedigree Wholesale rewards suppliers for success

Pet suppliers have been recognised for their outstanding performance by Pedigree Wholesale at its conference. Among the winners were Brambles (above left) and Pet Trade Innovations (above right).

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Animal Planet launches grooming range with Ideal World
 

Leading TV network partners with multi-channel home shopping retailer Ideal World to launch new pet grooming products...

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Dorwest Herbs launches new joint care supplement

Award-winning experts in herbal pet care at Dorwest has launched a new natural ingredient joint care supplement, to keep all dogs moving well...

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Collards extends Grain Free dry food range

Kennelpak has announced the extension of Collards’ popular Grain Free range of food. Collards Grain Free with Chicken & Potato, as a dry food, is now available for all life stages – Puppy, Adult, Older & Overweight in both 2kg & 10kg packs...

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More than 70 countries take part in Royal Canin event

Royal Canin held the second edition of its PRO Experts Forum, a digital event that gathered over 4,500 participants from more than 70 countries. 

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Mars Pet Nutrition drives towards sustainable packaging 
 

Mars Pet Nutrition continues to redesign its product packaging in Europe with leading brands SHEBA, WHISKAS, PERFECT FIT and CATSAN saving 480 tons of plastic per year...

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PetSafe brand celebrates 10th anniversary in Ireland

Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Limited has just celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the Republic of Ireland, after making County Louth the home of its European headquarters back in 2012. The company is a subsidiary of US-based Radio Systems Corporation, which owns the PetSafe brand...

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Paleo Ridge encourages switch to raw with new range
 

Paleo Ridge has announced the launch of a new range – Paleo Ridge Essentials – specially formulated to provide dogs with all the benefits of raw feeding while offering the best possible value to owners...

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Harringtons adds wet food to Just 6 product range

Yorkshire-based pet brand Harringtons has launched the latest edition to the Just 6 range, featuring a variety of wet food options, as well as an upgraded dry dog food range...

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