Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

A pet bed topper from The Wheat Bag Company has walked off with a major New Product Award at the three-day Glee trade exhibition at the NEC Birmingham...

Leading pet industry awards now open for entries

The Pet Industry Federation Awards, sponsored by Jollyes, showcase excellence across 22 different categories, with new categories launched this year, including Pet Behaviourist of the Year, Garden Centre Pet Department of the Year, Pet Store Manager of the Year and Marketing Campaign of the Year...

Norfolk Industries secures contract with Bestpets

Norfolk Industries has secured a new contract with leading pet food and accessories wholesaler Bestpets...

Pets at Home set to bring new brand to life in stores

Pets at Home has unveiled its first location to receive an extensive refurbishment following the launch of its new identity...

YAKERS dog chews win ‘Must Stock Product of the Year’

Pet specialist Kennelpak ios celebrating after its YAKERS flavoured occupier chews were voted 'Must Stock Pet Product of the Year' award at the Pet Product Marketing Awards 2023. ..

Top award for Walter Harrison’s Wild Bird Peanut Butter

Walter Harrison’s newest addition to its wild bird portfolio, the wild bird Peanut Butter and Specialised Feeder duo, has been awarded Bird Product of the Year 2023 by Pet Product Marketing...

WildWash partners with leading veterinary supplier

WildWash, a leading provider of natural and effective pet grooming products, has announced a partnership with NVS, one of the largest veterinary supply wholesalers in the industry...

Delighted vet practices receive top accolades

The BestUKVets Awards winners were announced by VetHelpDirect at a memorable Gala Awards Ceremony attended by over 150 veterinary professionals in London...

Frozzys launches Soft Scoop yogurt treat

Frozzys has just launched a new healthy lickable Soft Scoop frozen yogurt treat for dogs. The new Soft Scoop variety is made in the UK and is packed full of carefully selected nutritionally beneficial ingredients...

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Independent Retailers Association says it's encouraging to see inflation rates falling

The British Independent Retailers Association has said recent figures from the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index are encouraging – but it has questioned the food price hike...

Congress unites over 450 future vets

The annual IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy Congress took place in Birmingham across two days, welcoming over 450 graduates across 8 countries, with the intention of encouraging collaboration, discussion and progress for the next generation of veterinary graduates...

New study identifies alarming bone cancer risk in giant dogs

New research from the Royal Veterinary College has revealed the frequency and risk factors for osteosarcoma across dog breeds in the UK.

Rob Palin joins Pedigree Wholesale as new Head of Operations

Pedigree Wholesale has announced the appointment of Rob Palin as the new Head of Operations.

CSJ owner feeds and breeds Crufts winners

CSJ’s owner and founder Ceri Rundle doesn’t just ‘feed the most champions in the most canine activities’…she breeds many of them too, under her Moel affix...

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

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

A popular independent pet store with a turnover of £370,000 has been put up for sale as the owners have decided to retire.

Pet retail group reports strongest-ever full year performance

Jollyes has completed a record-breaking financial year and intends to accelerate growth as it brings its offer to more communities across the UK...

Huskaloo wins PIF Innovation Award

The Pet Industry Federation announced Huskaloo as the winner of its Innovation of the Year Award in front of attendees gathered at its Business of Pets conference at Cranfield Management Development Centre...

PATS Telford is the BEST place to launch new pet products

As the number of exhibitors at PATS Telford in September surpasses the 200-stand mark, emerging businesses have revealed why they feel it’s the BEST place to launch new pet products. Plans are well advanced for the UK’s National Pet Industry Event, which takes place on Sunday, 1^st October, and Monday 2^nd October 2023, at Telford International Centre in Shropshire.