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Finalists of new industry awards revealed
More people want to work in the pet industry...but there aren't enough jobs!
...another new Pets at Home store...and yet more jobs
Seahorse Atlantic re-launches Kelp Care supplement range
Independent pet retailers need to offer a unique service
Gencon set to lead the pack at PATS
Last chance to enter Dog Photographer of the Year competition
Marriages to launch new Honeyfield Conservation Grade Wild Bird Range
Dog fighting raids: Police and RSPCA seize 30 animals
Colin the wallaby thrives on Babydog Milk
New milk replacer product has many uses
Veterinary Thermal Imaging expands in Scotland
Kate Moss 'hires dog whisperer to calm pining pet'
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Finalists of new industry awards revealed
PetQuip announce strong contenders for top prizes
 

The PetQuip Industry Awards are set to be a strongly contested affair after the finalists for the September showpiece were announced.

The awards, sponsored by Burgess Petcare, Westland, Petface, Group55 and PATS, are aimed at bringing together suppliers and retailers in the UK and internationally.

List of Finalists
UK Pet Retailer of the Year

  • The Natural Pet Pantry, Gosport, Hants
  • Just for Pets, Nationally
  • Diddy Dapper Dogs, Morecambe, Lancs
  • Tails ’n’ Whiskers, Oakham, Rutland
  • Scampers, Soham, Cambs
  • Not Just Pets, Bath, Wilts
  • Dobbies, Atherstone, Warks

International Pet Retailer of the Year

  • Musti ja Mirri Oy – Finland
  • Ranzijn Tuin & Dier – Holland
  • Animax – Romania
  • Aveve – Belgium

 Groomer of the Year

  • Joanne Angus
  • Colin Taylor
  • Zoe Duffy
  • Alison Rogers

Supplier of the Year

  • Lily’s Kitchen
  • Burgess Petcare
  • Hagen
  • Symply Petfoods
  • Natures Menu
  • Beaphar UK
  • Gor Pets
  • Wagg

Wholesaler of the Year

  • Collarways
  • Peregrine Livefoods
  • Pet Revolution
  • Vital Pet Products
  • Pedigree Wholesale
  • Bestpets

Pet Product Innovation of the Year

  • EezyEat4Pets with the Eezy Eat Collar 
  • Baggee & Doggee with the Baggee Lush range
  • Animal Care College with their Pet Shop Assistant Course
  • Group 55/Animology with Fox Poo Shampoo
  • Pure Pet Food for their pet food range
  • Pooch & Mutt for their Treats
  • Pet Revolution with the Wildwash
  • Westland for the Natures Feast range

Pet Product Exporter of the Year

  • Dog Rocks
  • Group 55 Ltd
  • Litter Kwitter
  • Get Off
  • James & Steel
  • Barking Heads/Meowing Heads
  • The Canny Company

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