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Internet and changing shopping habits blamed for pet shop closure

A Manchester pet and aquatic store with the distinctive name of Gay-Lyfe is to close after being in business for more than 50 years with the internet and changing shopping habits being blamed for the move...

Yorkshire pet business launches UK first meaty birthday cake mix for dogs

Yorkshire pet treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet has launched the UK’s first luxury birthday cake mix for dogs – so they can celebrate their big day too...

Pet food supplier grows European sales despite Brexit

Pet food manufacturer CSJ has revealed its sales to Europe of natural canine feeds, herbal supplements and treats are continuing to strengthen despite all the uncertainty caused by Brexit...

Supreme Petfoods repeats award success

Supreme Petfoods has doubled up on last year’s success in the Pet Product Marketing Retailer Recommended Awards. Retailers chose the company’s flagship product Supreme Science Selective as the winner in the Small Animal Product of the Year, for the second year running. The company also once again scooped the Innovation of the Year – a category which spans all pet sectors – this time with its Tiny Friends Farm Eco Bedding.

What it means to win a New Product Award at PATS

Winning a New Product Award at the UK’s number one pet industry exhibition can have a tremendous impact on the fortunes of a PATS exhibitor. Four companies who triumphed at Telford in 2018 reveal what the accolade has done for their business...

Meet the needs of all your customers this flea season

Beaphar UK is further strengthening its sales support for retailers this flea season, with a bigger and better offering that will help them to meet the needs of customers...

Natural pet food expert invests almost half a million in renewable solar energy

Natures Menu has invested almost half a million pounds in installing more than 1,500 solar panels at its factory in Norfolk. The solar technology, installed by East Anglia based RenEnergy, marks the company’s commitment to renewable solutions.

Countdown to June 21 – Bring Your Dog To Work Day

The countdown to Bring Your Dog To Work Day on Friday, June 21st, has well and truly started, as the nation's pet lovers plan to take their furry friends to their place of work...

PIF holds trade mission to China for its members

Three Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member companies visited China in May as part of a trade mission to launch their products to the Chinese market, in a trip hosted by PIF and its Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co., Ltd...

Wilsons Pet Food appoints Dan Griffin as Head of Sales

Wilsons Pet Food, a Perthshire-based pet food company that can trace its heritage back well over a hundred years, has appointed Dan Griffin as Head of Sales...

Animal OBEs awarded to police dogs in terror attacks

Nineteen heroic Police Dogs who supported emergency services during the London terror attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market have been honoured for their service by leading vet charity, PDSA...

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Jollyes set to open new pet superstore

Jollyes will be opening a new pet superstore store at Quora Retail Park in Skegness on Monday, June 24...

Petindex trade stands now available to book

Pet companies looking to exhibit at the UK’s newest industry-wide trade show, Petindex, can now secure their trade stands or enhance their visibility through a range of sponsorship opportunities, according to show organisers, the Pet Industry Federation...

Top-class presentations are the hallmark of BETA International and some of the very best speakers and personalities in the business are preparing to take to the podium once again in 2020, including ITV newscaster Alastair Stewart...

Ruffwear promotes Cool Canines for Summer

Ruffwear’s range of cooling products are a fantastic way to ensure dogs can still be the best companions on long summer walks...

National Best Friends Day: Dogs really are our best friends

Dogs really are a man and woman’s best friend due to the positive effect our beloved pets have on our happiness and wellbeing, according to research released ahead of National Best Friends Day on 8th June...

Scruffs launches new Moroccan-Influenced pet bedding

Manchester-based pet bed manufacturer Scruffs has revealed a new range of luxury pet bedding, designed with a Mediterranean theme and vibrant colourways...

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...

Aldi apologises after plastic found in dog biscuit

Supermarket chain Aldi has apologised to a dog owner who claimed she found shards of plastic in one of their treats...

Pets at Home warns of more stockpiling over no-deal Brexit

Pets at Home has revealed it will consider further stockpiling of products ahead of the new Brexit deadline if a no-deal were to remain on the cards...

Lily's Kitchen gears up for further international expansion

Lily’s Kitchen has reported over 150 strong new global leads were made at Zoomark 2019 in Bologna, fuelled by global consumer demand for premium natural food for pets...

Naturediet leads the way in eco-friendly packaging

Naturediet are proud to challenge change, having led the way in packaging over their 40-year history. The company made the decision to invest in an innovative new production line which enables them to produce in eco-conscious and environmentally friendly packaging.