|
|
Pet care firm Group55 named Business of the Year

Group55, the B Corp certified contract manufacturer of pet care, personal care and home care products, has been named Business of the Year at the 2026 BIBAs. The company also won Medium Business of the Year and Scale Up Business of the Year...
Read more»
|
|
|
|
10 brands you must see at PATS 2026

From lobster-led pet food and GPS trackers to Mr Men Little Miss toys and Yorkshire-grown hay, PATS 2026 is packed with products set to grab the attention of pet retailers. Here are 10 brands for visitors to put on their must-see list.

Read more»
Discover exclusive offers and new products in the Red Book
The countdown to PATS 2026 is well underway, and visitors can now get ahead of the game with the launch of the official PATS Red Book – packed with exclusive show offers, new product launches and essential information to help them make the most of their visit...
Read more»
Dog food brand resumes business following product recall

Dog food company Years is set to resume serving its customers next month following a voluntary recall of its fresh meals in August. The move follows an investigation by independent experts, which found no contamination, toxins or safety issues in Years fresh dog food...
Read more»
Politicians used the vet fees crisis to score points, says former RSPCA chief vet
As the CMA’s veterinary remedies order takes effect this week – focusing initially on consumer transparency and pricing through compulsory price lists and prescription fee caps – former RSPCA Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Caroline Allen FRCVS stated that political focus on the investigation produced headline-driven, superficial reforms that fail to resolve the pet care affordability crisis...
Read more»
New Zealand firm brings venison blood dog range to UK

New Zealand pet nutrition company Totoniks has launched its venison blood range for dogs in the UK. The range is built on a simple but novel idea: taking a nutrient-dense part of the animal that has long been discarded and turning it into premium, everyday nutrition...
Read more»
PIF announces UK pavilions at Zoomark and Spoga Dog
The Pet Industry Federation has announced an expanding programme of international opportunities for British pet businesses, including UK Pavilions at Zoomark 2027 and the new Spoga Dog trade show, alongside delegations and other initiatives designed to help companies explore overseas markets...
Read more»
Purina invests €50m investment into production facilities

Purina has announced a new phase of development for its Portogruaro production facility in Italy and further investment into the dynamic European pet care market...
Read more»
LitPet unveils new global website

LitPet, the award‑winning pet nutrition and wellness brand blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern veterinary science, has launched its brand‑new website — a major step in making holistic pet health more accessible to dog and cat owners across the UK, Hong Kong and beyond...
Read more»
|
 |
|
|
|
Burgess Pet Care announces winning rescue centres from the 2026 Yorkshire Takeover

Burgess Pet Care has named Lincs Dobermann Rescue UK and HerOES Old English Sheepdog Rehoming as the winners of its 2026 Yorkshire Takeover campaign...
Read more»
FELIWAY boosts support for Cats Protection
Ceva Animal Health’s FELIWAY brand is doubling its September contribution to Cats Protection, as part of a three-year partnership set to raise at least £60,000 for cats and kittens in the charity’s care...
Read more»
Birmingham Dogs Home returns to PATS

Birmingham Dogs Home will return to PATS this year thanks to the continued generosity and support of The Animal People Recruitment Company. Over the past five years, the partnership has raised more than £22,000 for the charity, while also opening doors to businesses across the pet industry and creating valuable opportunities for further support, donations and partnerships...
Read more»
Rosewood Pet Products gets ready for PATS

Rosewood Pet Products is gearing up for PATS 2026, where visitors can discover an exciting mix of new product launches, much-loved Rosewood brands and exclusive licensed collections on stand O30 in Hall 3A, from this Sunday, 27th until Tuesday 29th September...
Read more»
Pawtential expands award-winning Collagen Chews range
Pedigree Wholesale is expanding its award-winning Pawtential range with two exciting new additions: Pawtential Lamb Collagen Chews and Pawtential Collagen Doughnuts, launching exclusively at PATS...
Read more»
Mountain Paws extends its collection with a fresh line-up of new launches

Developed for adventurous dogs and their owners, Mountain Paws will showcase its most extensive range to date at PATS 2026. Backed by over 30 years of expertise from the team behind outdoor and travel brands Lifesystems and Lifeventure, Mountain Paws’ assortment of harnesses, coats and pet accessories is optimised for rugged outdoor use...
Read more»
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
More news from the pet world
|
|
Get your own copy of Pet Trade Xtra
direct to your e-mail inbox...
Read more»
£162,000 raised at Pets Foundation Ball
A fantastic £162,000 was raised for the Pets Foundation at this year’s Pets Supplier Conference and Pets Foundation Ball, held at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester...
Read more»
Beaphar extends flea portfolio with new household flea products
Beaphar has added to its anti-parasite portfolio with an updated Beaphar FLEAtec Household Flea Spray featuring a new advanced formulation, refreshed packaging design and a new smaller size, joining Beaphar Household Flea Powder which was added to the range earlier this year...
Read more»
PDSA responds to online 'Purritos' trend
Leading veterinary charity PDSA has issued a statement in response to the recent social media 'purritos' trend, which sees pet owners posting images of their kittens swaddled in socks...
Read more»
Nestle Purina backs farmers as hot summer impacts wheat yields
Pet care company Purina is highlighting the importance of supporting UK farmers to help them adopt regenerative practices as new research points to increasing pressures on British farming from difficult weather and rising costs...
Read more»
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...
Pet shop caught up in ecommerce scam
Fraudsters used a bricks-and-mortar pet shop as cover for their bogus online business, conning people out of vast sums of money...
Read more»
PIF calls for greater consistency in animal licensing fees
The Pet Industry Federation is calling for greater consistency and transparency in the way local authorities calculate Animal Activity Licence fees in England...
Read more»
Joint care supplement sees year of exceptional growth
Zooomy, the fast‑rising veterinary‑developed joint‑care supplement for dogs and cats, is returning to PATS 2026 (Stand O2) for its second consecutive year, coming on the back of extraordinary commercial performance...
Read more»
Neerdog extends its reach with Decco Wholesale
Neerdog has announced that its colourful, nature inspired GO-B-BOLD dog walking range is now available through Decco Wholesale, Ipswich. The move makes its distinctive dog kit more accessible to independent garden and outdoor retailers across the UK...
Read more»
Henry Bell boosts customer shopping experience
Bestselling wild bird care products are set to hit the sweet spot with customers at Gates Garden Centre in Cold Overton, Oakham, Leicestershire, thanks to an exciting display refresh from Henry Bell & Co...
Read more»
|
|
|
|
|