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Companies such as Ancol are demonstrating that investment in UK manufacturing can coexist with competitive pricing, product innovation and commercial success. More than five decades after the business first began making collars and leads in Walsall, it is once again expanding its British manufacturing footprint – not through nostalgia, but through strategic investment in the future...

Find out more about how Ancol is promoting British-made products

Bamboodles launches new FSDU in-store display stand and two new toys to the range

Pet Trade Innovations has announced the latest updates to its award-winning Bamboodles range – a new floor-standing in-store display stand available on a limited-time trade offer, and the launch of two new products designed to keep dogs engaged for longer: the Bamboodles Giggle Bone and Bamboodles Tripod...

Entries now open for the PATS 2026 New Product Showcase & Awards

Exhibitors at PATS 2026 are being encouraged to enter their latest product launches into the prestigious New Product Showcase & Awards, with entries now officially open ahead of the exhibition's return to the NEC Birmingham on 27–29 September 2026...

Pet Remedy boss races e-bike through London to make King's Award ceremony

Pet wellbeing entrepreneur Martyn Bartlett-Judge almost missed being presented with the King's Award for Enterprise after his taxi failed to turn up, forcing him into a frantic dash across central London on a rented e-bike...

Assisi Pet Care acquires Forthglade from IK Partners

Assisi Pet Care has acquired leading natural pet food manufacturer Forthglade from European private equity firm IK Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed...

Independent pet stores rewarded for going the extra mile

Oh So Precious pet keepsakes has named four UK independent pet stores, in its inaugural ‘Pawsomely Independent Awards’, for going the Extra Mile for customers...

PIF opens up US opportunities for UK pet businesses

The Pet Industry Federation is helping UK pet businesses explore the US market through two major international opportunities: a supported UK delegation to SuperZoo in Las Vegas next month; and a dedicated UK pavilion at Global Pet Expo in Orlando in March 2027...

Supplier and retailer partner to champion British makers

DOG and Just for Pets are joining forces to champion great British craftsmanship, bringing beautifully made, locally produced pet products to more dog owners across the UK...

The Innocent Hound unveils colourful new packaging

Air-dried food brand The Innocent Hound has given its bestselling 70% Original Complete Food range a colourful new look, creating an even more eye-catching and impactful display for retailers...

Burgess Excel gets set to strengthen global presence

Burgess Pet Care has confirmed it will return to Pet Fair Asia 2026 to exhibit its small animal brand Burgess Excel, alongside its distribution partner Lanrel Z.O.O. It will showcase the brand’s latest innovations while strengthening its position across international markets...

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Swedish AI pet health company launches in UK

Over 20 million dogs and cats in the UK lack pet insurance, while millions of owners are uncertain about exactly what their policy covers. To solve these issues, Lassie (www.lassie.co), the Swedish pet health pioneer trusted by the owners of more than 300,000 dogs and cats in Sweden, Germany and France, has launched in the UK...

Nestlé Purina PetCare invests in new integrated pet food plant in Italy 

Nestlé Purina will see a significant capacity investment with a new plant in Mantova, Italy, as the company looks to meet continued demand growth for pet food...

New Aero-Tug gets recommended status following independent trial

The new Tug-E-Nuff Aero-Tug has been awarded The Dog Trainer School (TDTS) Recommended Product status following an independent trial by professional dog trainers before the toy was widely available to the public...

Bira calls for wider high street support

A leading independent retailers association has called for wider business rates relief for the high street. It comes after pubs, clubs and live music venues were handed a further 20% cut...

Marleybones announces its largest retail expansion

Marleybones has announced its largest retail expansion to date with a nationwide launch at Pets at Home...

Purr & Meow brings ‘All Breeds & Needs’ philosophy to cats with major rebrand

Purr & Meow, sister brand of Pooch & Mutt, has unveiled a refreshed identity, upgraded recipes and new range architecture...

Nominations open for Rescue Pet Awards

Only Rescues has announced the launch of the inaugural Rescue Pet Awards – a new national awards initiative dedicated to celebrating the remarkable people, pets, shelters and businesses transforming the lives of rescue animals...

Former nurse publishes 'anxious dogs' guide

Former NHS nurse and midwife publishes unique guide for helping anxious dogs by supporting both ends of the lead...

Jollyes Pets launches its own label pet nutrition food

Jollyes Pets has announced the launch of its own label specialist pet food brand Optimum Pet Health, offering science-based pet nutrition without the usual hefty price tag...