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New industry awards launched by PetQuip

PetQuip is to launch a new set of industry awards which will be presented at a special party in Harrogate during the PATS exhibition in September. There will be seven categories in total as the awards will recognise the brilliance of pet retailers and their suppliers...

Click here to find out the categories and how to enter

Breaking News: Denes Natural Pet Care sold

A pet-care business in Hove that has been operating for more than 60 years has found a buyer. Denes Natural Pet Care, founded in 1951, was acquired for an undisclosed sum by Petproject, which trades in London as Thrive Pet Foods...

New identity for wild bird care brand Nature's Feast

Nature’s Feast, one of the UK’s leading and most established brands in the wild bird care market, has unveiled a new look for the 2013/2014 season.

And parent company Westland Horticulture is putting an extensive PR and advertising campaign behind the relaunch this summer...

Dog food made from chicken feathers

Royal Canin president Keith Levy has admitted in an interview with US-based Forbes magazine that chicken feathers are being used in a special brand of the company's dog food...

AQUA 2013 attracts more big names to Telford

An impressive array of first-time exhibitors is appearing at AQUA 2013 in October. They will be alongside established show regulars to showcase their products in the UK’s only dedicated trade show for the aquatics, water gardening and reptilian trades...

Two new fish treats from Hollings

Hollings have launched two new dog treats – Hollings Fish Bites and Hollings Whitefish & Potato Biscuits...

The Big Scoop aims to raise awareness of cleaning up after dogs

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust has teamed up with Keep Britain Tidy to launch the first-ever The Big Scoop on June 14, when all around the UK there will be events and activities promoting poop scooping...

Poo Poo bags from Billy + Margot sell like hot cakes

A new practical scoop-system called Poo Poo Bags, which disposes of dog waste in an elegant and convenient way, is proving to be an instant hit for UK distributor Billy + Margot...

Mars Petcare launches biggest-ever Cesar brand campaign

Mars Petcare has launched a 15-week TV ad campaign for its dog brand Cesar and will support it with point of sale materials, new packaging and online activities...

Millions of dog owners confused about microchipping

Almost half of dog owners in England are unaware that microchipping is to be made compulsory, according to research carried out by Petlog...

SureFlap partners Wood Green to encourage microchipping

SureFlap, the microchip-operated pet door company, has become an affiliate partner of animal rehoming charity Wood Green in a bid to promote the microchipping of pets...

Pet Trade News

WhitePython launches new medicinal foods for reptiles

New reptile brand WhitePython has expanded its range of dried food, offering two new natural dried foods with medicinal purposes...

UK retailers battling against rising costs of raw materials

One in four (25%) firms in the UK retail and distribution sector are considering cutting costs to cater for the rising prices of raw materials, according to new research...

Pets celebrate 10 years of flying in style with Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has flown over 15,000 pets since the 'Flying Paws' scheme launched in 2003 to destinations as far flung as Cape Town, Los Angeles and Sydney...

OATA calls for customer charter

Aquatic industry voice OATA is calling for the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratory Agency (AHVLA) to come up with a Customer Charter after introducing higher fees for its work...

Crufts winners prepare for 130-mile charity walk

Crufts Best in Show winner, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen called Jilly, and her owner Gavin Robertson, will begin their 130-mile charity walk next week (June10), having already raised £11,637.

Hokamix KombiMix supplement for BARF diets

BARF diets can now be topped off by adding a KombiMix supplement which has been developed by the makers of Hokamix...

New smartphone app for cat lovers

Petlog has partnered with Fetch Digital to create a new app for cat lovers featuring the Lost Cat Alert to help owners find their lost cats...

The Pet Show and Medivet to offer free ‘Dog MOT’

The Pet Show has teamed up with Medivet to offer visitors free access to qualified vets...

Online shoppers feel left in the dark when it comes to delivery

New research reveals that many online shoppers feel left in the dark when it comes to the delivery of their purchases, with one in three saying that they often don't hear anything until their parcel arrives on their doorstep...

Pet specialist on GIMA Awards judging panel

Gareth Evans, the Aquatic, Pet and Fisheries Manager at Burston Garden Centre in Hertfordshire, has been added to the GIMA Awards judging panel...

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