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Okehampton-headquartered Forthglade Foods Ltd, the award-winning supplier of natural pet foods, has secured £5 million in Growth Capital funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial to further support the firm’s UK and overseas expansion plans as well as the development of a larger manufacturing facility. The investment will help to create 25 new jobs...

Parking restrictions blamed for pet shop closure

The owner of a pet shop in a West Sussex village has blamed parking restrictions imposed by the local council for the closure of his store...

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Visitors to AQUA 2017 were able to see leading UK supplier Kelkay's wide range of self-contained water features and the flexible merchandising system in action at the show last week...

Chuckit! sets tails wagging with launch of Ultra exciting new combo

The unveiling of Chuckit!’s Ultra Ball and Ultra Grip Launcher bundle at PATS Telford has proved so successful, the dog toy expert is now rolling out a limited run of the set to selected retailers across the country. ..

Festive pet product becomes a nationwide bestseller

Pet Advent Calendars are taking off in a big way this year with the popular Armitage Good Boy Advent Calendar jumping into a nationwide bestsellers chart...

Dates and venue announced for AQUA 2019

AQUA, the market-leading showcase for the UK’s water gardening and aquatics trade, will be returning to the Telford International Centre on October 16-17, 2019...

Rescue Pet of the Year winners announced

Maine Coon Darwin and whippet cross Scout (pictured) have been named the ROYAL CANIN Rescue Cat and Dog of the Year respectively.

Vets strip off to help pets of the homeless

Students of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at Edinburgh University have stripped naked for a high quality 2018 calendar with the proceeds going to the All4Paws charity.

Pure launches potato-free Brilliant Beef primal recipe

Brilliant Beef is the latest addition to Pure’s range of freeze dried superfood recipes. Boasting 50% beef this single source protein complete food for dogs is packed with superfood ingredients such as coconut and celery. The new recipe is potato free, making it ideal for raw feeders and dogs with potato allergies.

Both pets and owners suffer anxiety from fireworks

A survey by Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of ADAPTIL and FELIWAY, has revealed that nearly 65% of owners are anxious about their pet while fireworks are going off, with over 65% of owners believing that their pet picks up on this anxiety...

Edgard & Cooper launches new winter fish recipes

Edgard & Cooper has unveiled its new, perfect wholesome recipes to keep pets in tip top condition as the colder months draw in. ‘Goodness from up North’ features three meals full of natural omega 3s...

WildWash wins Best Pet Cosmetics Award

After a busy weekend at Discover Dogs where it sold out to queues of customers, the WildWash team has just been awarded the Best Pet Cosmetics Provider – UK Award by the GHP Animal Health and Wellness Awards 2017...

Lily's Kitchen extends puppy range

Lily’s Kitchen has extended its range for puppies with the launch of a new flavour Turkey & Duck, available in both 400g tin and 150g tray sizes, as well as a new air dried puppy treat pack...

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Inspired Pet Nutrition appoint Graham Wheeler to the board

Inspired Pet Nutrition – the UK’s largest independent producer of dry pet food – has announced that Graham Wheeler, Managing Director of The Real Pet Food Company based in North Wales, has agreed to join the main board of IPN with immediate effect...

The Guild of Master Groomers welcomes new member

Belinda Morris, currently team leader at the successful Hadlow PIF Grooming School in Kent, is the latest groomer to join the ranks of its Guild of Master Groomers...

Celebs set to appear at trade fair

One of eventing's best-loved riders, William Fox-Pitt, and the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen will talk about their lives and careers at Beta International 2018...

The best of last week's

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Pets at Home to hold ‘Dragons’ Den’ style innovation day

Pets at Home is on the search for pet product innovators as it holds a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style innovation day this November...

New Product Awards winners revealed at AQUA

The winners of the AQUA 2017 New Product Awards were chosen by a panel of highly respected aquatic retail judges, and were presented with their honours at a special dinner attended by over 700 guests...

Investment company raises stake in Pets At Home

Leading investment company Old Mutual PLC raised its stake in Pets at Home Group PLC late last week, acquiring a further 1.09% stake in the pet goods retailer...

Start-up firm set to launch range of cat climbing frames

British start-up, Catipilla, is launching a new range of cat climbing frames at The National Pet Show at Birmingham’s NEC on November 4-5. The company's idea is simple - to replicate a natural environment and create safe, stimulating spaces for cats to climb and roam freely...

Lifetime Achievement Award for ex-OATA chief executive Keith Davenport

Former OATA chief executive Keith Davenport has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the organization. Keith received the award at the AQUA 2017 Dinner in Telford last week...