In This Issue
PATS Telford 2023 New Product Awards revealed
Biggest ever PATS show gets off to a flying start
Don't miss out – register for PATS Telford
New pet store launches ‘pet food amnesty’
John James: Celebrating 50 years in the pet industry
Pet keepsake brand excited to debut at PATS Telford
Think big when it comes to small animals
Pedigree Wholesale becomes UK distributor for Schesir
COYA flies the flag for freeze-dried raw
Tillymint tempts show visitors with 'chock swap'
Woolf Snacks unveil Soft Cube range at PATS Telford
Pawer Water revolutionises dog hydration
Nearly 900 pets ‘kept in loving homes’ thanks to partnership
Edgard and Cooper unveils plant-based foods to dogs
Accessory brand supports charity through harness sales
Pet gift firm becomes UK's favourite hotel industry supplier
Dorwest partners with TV personality Faye Winter
Online appeal raises £3,790 to save pet shop from closure
Pets & Friends showcases Repeat & Save Subscription campaign across video on demand channels
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Guests of honour at PIF Awards 2023 announced
Private labels take a bite out of Europe’s pet food 
Buyers from Switzerland and the Netherlands to source UK pet products
Cash is still king for UK's independent retailers
PetLove’s new Pawty Time range is icing on the cake
Revealed: Top puppy names by breed
Toolkit to achieve sustainability goals in farm and equine practices
Sheepdog trials galore
The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra
Company prosecuted for supplying 'unsafe' pet food
Independent pet shop closes
Jollyes offers to ‘marry’ owner and pet at new store
New wet food launch from Walker and Drake
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PATS Telford 2023 New Product Awards revealed

The winners of the PATS Telford 2023 New Product Awards, sponsored by pbwnews, were chosen by a team of expert pet retailers, who arrived at the show before 9.30am on Sunday, October 1st, in order to make their choices from a record number of nearly 400 new products entered...

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Biggest ever PATS show gets off to a flying start

The opening day of PATS Telford was buzzing with excitement as visitors flocked to see the record number of trade stands and pet industry innovations on show. Exhibitors were delighted by the number of enquiries and orders generated on Sunday, with many rushed off their feet for the entire day...

The Sharples Pet stand was very busy on day one of PATS Telford.

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Don't miss out – register for PATS Telford

PATS Telford opens again tomorrow (Monday) at 9.30am. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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New pet store launches ‘pet food amnesty’

A new pet store, which puts sustainability at the forefront of its business, has launched a ‘pet food amnesty’ with customers. Chester & Ralphie’s, which opened in Norwich earlier this year, is asking owners to donate any unwanted, opened or unopened pet food so that it can be redistributed to the food banks...

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John James: Celebrating 50 years in the pet industry

After 50 years working in the pet industry John James still loves to be involved and has been looking forward to seeing people at PATS Telford this weekend...

John says wife Judy has been the strength behind their partnership. 

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Pet keepsake brand excited to debut at PATS Telford

Oh So Precious is showcasing its range of innovative keepsake ideas and gifts for pet owners at PATS Telford for the first time...

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Think big when it comes to small animals
 

As it urges pet retailers to ‘think big when it comes to small animals’, award-winning brand HayPigs! is giving away £200 of stock to one lucky shopkeeper at PATS Telford...

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Pedigree Wholesale becomes UK distributor for Schesir

Whitebridge Pet Brands has announced a long-term partnership for Pedigree Wholesale to be the exclusive UK distributor for the Schesir brand...

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COYA flies the flag for freeze-dried raw

COYA, the brand taking the raw food category by storm, is experiencing another successful event at the PATS Telford show this weekend...

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Tillymint tempts show visitors with 'chock swap'
 

Tillymint Communications – specialists in pet trade marketing and public relations - is tempting PATS visitors to a ‘choc swap’ when they visit stand (P12) at PATS Telford this weekend...

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Woolf Snacks unveil Soft Cube range at PATS Telford

Multiple Surrey-based pet shop owner and distributor of Woolf Snacks UK, Artur Broszko is exhibiting at PATS Telford (stand F70) with the launch of a new product range, Soft Cubes...

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Pawer Water revolutionises dog hydration
 

Pawer Water, a ground-breaking canine wellness supplement, is making its official trade launch at PATS Telford (stand N15). The brand aims to optimise overall well-being for dogs by transforming the way they hydrate...

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Nearly 900 pets ‘kept in loving homes’ thanks to partnership
 

More than £75,000 of veterinary treatments have already been provided to owners in need thanks to an innovative partnership between the RSPCA and petcare company Purina...

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Edgard and Cooper unveils plant-based foods to dogs

Premium pet food brand Edgard and Cooper has partnered with plant-based platform, Deliciously Ella, to introduce more fruit and veg into dogs’ diets with its first plant-based products...

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Accessory brand supports charity through harness sales
 

Dog harness and accessory specialist, Topdog, has been supporting charities across the UK through sales of its dog harnesses since 2019...

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Pet gift firm becomes UK's favourite hotel industry supplier

Pet Hamper, the Preston-based business which specialises in luxury toys and treats, has been recognised as the hotel industry’s favourite supplier at the Hoteliers Choice Awards...

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Dorwest partners with TV personality Faye Winter
 

Award-winning herbal pet care firm Dorwest Herbs has announced a partnership with TV personality Faye Winter and her Golden Retriever Bonnie for its annual calming campaign to support fireworks anxiety...

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Online appeal raises £3,790 to save pet shop from closure
 

Pet lovers have rallied to support a local pet shop faced with the prospect of closure because of spiralling energy costs. D&A Sanders Pet Care Specialists in Yaxley near Peterborough saw its bills spiral, and owner David Sanders feared he would have to close his established shop...

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Pets & Friends showcases Repeat & Save Subscription campaign across video on demand channels

Pets & Friends, the retail arm of pet specialists Kennelpak, is showcasing its Repeat & Save Subscription service this autumn with a Video on Demand (VOD) campaign...

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