Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

Funding from Worcestershire County Council's Proof of Concept programme has helped an innovative entrepreneur create a simple new bowl that keeps pet food fresh and sealed when not in use. Called Pedaldish, the product launched this week, and you can see it in action by clicking on the screen below...

Pet firms honoured in Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Innovative pet companies have featured strongly in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which were announced on Her Majesty’s birthday on Sunday...

Lintbells achieves second win in awards

Premium natural pet supplements manufacturer Lintbells has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the second time – this time for International Trade...

International trade award for The Company of Animals

Winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category is a huge milestone for The Company of Animals and reflects the ongoing success and phenomenal growth by the business over the past six years...

Royal recognition for Little BigPaw

The Queen awarded The First Class Pet Company, the team behind the brand Little BigPaw, with The Queens Award for International Trade in recognition of outstanding growth in overseas sales...

Vegan pet food company wins Queen’s Award

Benevo Vegan Pet Foods, the UK’s best selling vegan dog food brand, has received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade...

Royal award for family-run natural pet food producer

Simpsons Premium has been awarded a Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2018. The family-run natural pet food producer will celebrate its award during a royal reception in the summer...

Pet firm’s food initiative to help endangered hedgehog

A family owned company is helping to make sure that hedgehogs – currently on the endangered list – are being fed nutritionally beneficial food...

Naturediet searches for cover stars for new packaging

Naturediet will soon be unveiling the winners of their nationwide search to find the cover stars of their new packaging, ahead of a major rebrand planned for the Autumn...

Are you ready for Worm Awareness Week 2018?

Beaphar UK is again launching its well-known Worm Awareness Week, which this year runs from 26th May-3rd June 2018, and is encouraging everyone to become a ‘seasoned wormer’ so they can win against worms...

HOWND hosts Cruelty Free International awards ceremony
MEP awarded Parliamentarian of the Month for her work to end cosmetics testing on animals

HOWND's Jo Amit and Mark Hirschel and their dogs Laila and Roxy were honoured to be chosen to host Cruelty Free International's monthly award ceremony. This month, Alex Mayer, MEP for the East of England, collected her award as Cruelty Free International's ‘Parliamentarian of the Month'...

Law Print Pack showcase innovations in packaging

Law Print and Packaging is set to unveil its latest packaging innovations and finishes for the pet food sector at Interzoo 2018, 8-11 May, in Nuremberg, Germany...

Study focuses on healthy ageing and canine companions

EUKANUBA’s ongoing Longevity observation highlights the parallels between healthy ageing in humans and our canine companions...

More news items from the pet world

Police make arrest after pet shop raid

Police have made an arrest following a theft of £50 from a till at a pet shop in Evesham...

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Online shopping blamed for pet shop closure

A pet shop owner is closing his business in Norfolk because online shoppers are taking custom away from the high street, he has told his local newspaper...

Inspired Pet Nutrition strengthens senior management team

IPN has announce a significant strengthening of its senior management team together with the promotion of Graham Wheeler to head up process and innovation...

Town & Country Managing Director becomes PFMA Chairman

The Pet Food Manufacturers' Association welcomes in its new Chairman, Tony Parkinson, Managing Director of Town & Country Petfoods, a family-run business based in Melton Mowbray, which includes the HiLife brand of dog and cat foods...

Oscar & Hooch and Medical Detection Dogs celebrate five-year partnership

Back in 2013 both Oscar & Hooch and Medical Detection Dogs (MDD) were on a journey, a new UK pet brand and a charity that was expanding quickly (over 600 volunteers today)...

New eco bedding for small pets has solid green credentials

Supreme Petfoods has launched a new bedding product for small pets and it has strong green credentials throughout its production...

Togged up by Toggi at BETA International

Finest Brands International – home of the iconic Toggi label – will continue as BETA International's official clothing supplier for an eighth consecutive year...

Sheepdog Trials benefits Neurology Charity

CSJ’s owners Ceri and Phil Rundle hosted the Bodfari Trials over Easter Weekend and raised £850 for the Walton Centre, Liverpool...

Interpet Launches Tri-Spec 2 – Maximum Output LED Lighting

Following three years of research and development Interpet has launched Tri-Spec 2, a maximum output aquarium light with a uniquely engineered lens system that delivers unparalleled light output...

PFMA meets World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) as the UK seeks to be a more global player

PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association) visited Paris in April for a meeting with the International Office of Animal Health (OIE). The aim of the visit was to find out more about their standard-setting work on animal health and its role in international trade...

Pet retailer Love My Human chooses London's Chelsea for opening of first store

Due to launch in May, the 1,700 square foot shop on King’s Road will be set across two floors and offer products for cats and dogs from a range of international and regional pet grooming brands...

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...

PATS Telford presents the ultimate grooming programme

PATS Telford will be presenting state-of-the art grooming demonstrations and talks on both days of the show at The Telford International Centre on Sunday and Monday, September 23-24...

Doggy's Cuppa serves up timely herbal brew for pets

Doggy’s Cuppa – a range of eight herbal brews – has made sure that the nation's canines aren't forgotten when the UK celebrates National Tea Day on April 21-22...