In This Issue
Tetra celebrates 65th birthday with unique retail promotion
Finalists for the Pet Industry Federation Awards revealed
New jobs created with pet food company's £6m expansion
Junior bankers leaving high finance for the pet industry
Pet firm's expansion could lead to extra jobs
Pets Choice install defibrillators after heart attack incident
Tetra makes a splash underground with jaw-dropping aquatic installation
HOWND to offer up to 50% discount and prizes at PATS
A tasty antidote to over-priced pet snacks
Rising star Cotswold RAW makes PATS debut
Edgard & Cooper announces UK launch
PIF launches another new member benefit
Benyfit Natural set to make PATS debut
Meet the Natures Menu trade support team at PATS
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Pet shop severely damaged by blaze
URICA partners with PetQuip to give members risk-free and debt-free access to cash
Mr Johnson's launches wildlife foods
Beaphar sponsors exotic birds at Linton Zoo
New supply chain director at Lily's Kitchen
BETA International's free coach service runs again
Muscle in with Blooming Pets’ new Muscle Toner
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Finalists for the Pet Industry Federation Awards revealed

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards. 

This year’s bumper crop of entries were particularly high-calibre and the judges will now focus on whittling these quality finalists down to winners.

The finalists are:

Independent Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Natures Menu

  • Ingleby Pet Supplies
  • Nurture them Naturally
  • Palace of Pooch
  • Parlour Pet Boutique
  • PetShed Limited
  • Poole Farm Feed Centre
  • Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique

Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu

  • Bessie & Boo, Evesham
  • Pets Corner, Hednesford

Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by PATS

  • Burns Pet Nutrition
  • Cotswold RAW
  • Marriages Specialist Foods
  • Naturediet Pet Foods Ltd
  • Nutriment
  • The Company of Animals
  • Tower Pet Products UK Ltd
  • Westland Horticulture

Exporter of the Year - sponsored by PIF Telecom

  • Beco Pets
  • ProtectaPet
  • Pet Rebellion
  • Scruffs
  • Symply Pet Foods

Grooming Business of the Year - sponsored by ROYAL CANIN® and James Wellbeloved

  • Barkingham Park, Port Talbot
  • Canny Cuts, Shrewsbury
  • Scruffs Boutique and Dog Grooming Spa, Knaresborough, N. Yorkshire
  • The Dog House, Eltham, London
  • The Groom Room, Harlow
  • The Pet Groomers, West Kingsdown, Kent
  • Vita Canis, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

 Kennel/Cattery of the Year – sponsored by Nestle Purina

  • Chequer Trees Cattery
  • Chetwynd Firs Kennels & Cattery
  • Kelcliffe Cattery
  • Lakeside Luxury Cattery & SA Hotel
  • Little Revel End Kennels
  • Orchard End Kennels & Cattery
  • Royvon Dog Hotel, Esher

Pet Services – Dog Day Care & Boarding - sponsored by Chip & Pin Solutions

  • Amity Pet Care
  • Bruce's Doggy Day Care
  • Claire's Comfy Canines
  • Creature Comforts Cheshire
  • Happy Hounds Dog Care Ltd
  • Suffolk Canine Crèche

Pet Services – other pet services - sponsored by KD Grooming Studio

  • Ashworths Pet Services
  • Heathers Pet Services
  • Hop Inn Rabbit & Guinea Pig Retreat
  • Ingleby Bunny Boarding
  • The Pet Bereavement Support Service, Blue Cross
  • Wangford Veterinary Clinic

Sales Rep of the Year – sponsored by Mars Petcare

  • Becky Lambert - Beco Pets
  • Tan Nagrecha - Bern Pet Foods Ltd
  • Neil Carver - Pedigree Wholesale


The Awards winners will be announced on Tuesday 1 November at a themed black-tie dinner to be held at the Wokefield Park Hotel, near Reading and will be presented by actor and comedian, Chris Barrie of Tomb Raider, Brittas Empire and Red Dwarf Fame. 

Additionally, guests will also discover the recipient of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Inspired Pet Nutrition.

Tickets to this event, which include pre-dinner drinks, wine, three-course dinner, live band and the thrilling awards spectacle are available from £115 per ticket – or book a table of 10 for a discount. Call the PIF team on 01234 273933 or visit www.petfederation.co.uk. Accommodation is also available at Wokefield Park and at nearby hotels.

The Awards take place against the backdrop of the Pet Industry Forum – a conference and networking event, tackling cutting-edge issues and business topics.

Further details about the event and online booking can be found at www.petfederation.co.uk. You can also call 01234 273933 to secure your place over the telephone.

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