Forthglade, The Hatchwell Company, Igloo Pets, James and Steel, Natures Menu, Oskar & Hooch, Spike's World, and ALF Ltd are just a few of the companies exhibiting as part of the British contingent at Interzoo. Here's a sneak preview of what they'll be showcasing.
Forthglade (9-619) is one of Europe’s leading natural wet pet food manufacturers that has experienced brand sales increasing 40% over the past year. A recently launched product is the Natural Lifestage Multicase, featuring three nutritionally balanced product variants, including chicken, duck and lamb. All three variants contain either brown rice or potato and vegetables, fortified with added vitamins and minerals, including seaweed, glucosamine and chondroitin. The Multicase is an excellent option for those consumers who like to feed a range of flavours but would prefer to buy this convenience in just one case.
The Hatchwell Company Limited (9-614) has been producing products for the pet trade for over 80 years. These include innovative, seasonal and everyday pet treats such as advent calendars, Easter eggs, Christmas puddings and functional health treats. The company’s toothpaste for pets is now part of its leading Dentifresh dental range. Hatchwell also produces healthcare products, nutritional products, flea treatments, and grooming products. Its range covers products for dogs, cats, small animals, birds and equines.
Igloo Pets Ltd (9-618) is a manufacturer and designer of a 2-in-1 cat loo and carrier. The carriers are designed to enable the cats to easily circle and stand up in the loo, and can be converted easily to a carrier by removing the privacy plate and locking down the door. The carriers are also suitable for most small animals. The company also produces matching colour scoops, liners, filters and a ‘Snow litter’ that is ideal for use with Igloo’s carrier. Additional product launches at Interzoo include two sprays; the ‘Ice Fresh’ deodorizer and the ‘Crystal Clean’ cleaner. Both are ideal for all litter trays and hutches.
James and Steel (7-364) will be displaying its ‘Enchanted Home’ pet furniture that is constructed by hand and is available in a range of stylish designs. Also displayed will be the ‘Tuffs’ range of super tough plush toys comprising cheeky fabric characters, some containing body squeakers. Other products include ‘Medi Pet’ cat and dog grooming products, flea treatments, supplements and household cleaning items and GreenCat’ eco-friendly clumping cat litter made from corn husks. GreenCat is dust free, odour eliminating and can be flushed away for easy cleaning.
Natures Menu Ltd (9-453) will be showing its raw and natural pet foods, including a new Country Hunter range that has been created from traditional English country meats including venison, rabbit, duck and salmon. The ready-made raw meals and meaty 600gram size wholesome cans offer consumers something that is new and nourishing for their pets. There is also a new gently baked Oaty mixer that has been popular in UK pet stores during the past year. Oats have significant nutritional properties for dogs including calming. B vitamins and magnesium, and they are also easy for dogs to digest and can be used to support a raw diet.
Oscar & Hooch (9-615) will exhibiting a new range of stylish and practical dog accessories. The Suedette fabric collars and leads are extremely hardwearing and are antibacterial and anti-dust mite protected. The range comprises twelve trend setting colours and uses the finest materials sourced and manufactured in the UK. All of the products are machine washable, stain repellent and scratch resistant.
Spike’s World Ltd (9-614) is extending its poultry product range with the addition of a new ‘Feathers & Beaky’ top-fill drinker. The product will make life much easier for the increasing number of people keeping a few chickens in their back gardens. The high quality materials used plus the robust design complement the company’s award-winning feeder, vegetable holder and chicken gyms. The company will also be showing its full range of wildlife foods including ‘Spike’s Dinner’ for hedgehogs and ‘Wildthings’ for swans, ducks, badgers and foxes.
Hugo Kamishi (9-610) is a new range of products from ALF Ltd, a major distributor to the trade of aquarium and pond products. The Hugo Kamishi range includes a wide selection of imitation plants made from a selection of materials, coloured and natural gravels, decorative stones and ornaments and .is exclusively for bricks and mortar shops. There are over 400 items with new products being added on a continuous basis. ALF is able to distribute over 100 brands to European markets.