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Revealed: Secrets of an award-winning pet retailer

Devon-based Redpaw Pet Supplies were crowned Independent Pet Retailer of the Year at the Pet Industry Federation Awards. This week Pet Trade Xtra finds out from owner Sammie Hunt what makes the company stand out from the rest…

Vet students strip off for a good cause

Final-year students at the Royal Veterinary College have stripped naked for a 2019 calendar in support of charity...

Pet firms urged to set reasonable sales targets

Targets are a major source of discontent amongst today’s sales people, says recruitment specialist Lynda Ward, who has urged pet product suppliers to set achievable goals to their staff...

Bestpets wins Wholesaler of the Year for second year

Bestpets, the specialist pet care division of Bestway Wholesale, was named as Wholesaler of the Year at the Pet Industry Federation awards, for the second year in a row...

Natures Menu named Manufacturer of the Year

Natures Menu has been crowned Manufacturer of the Year after achieving the highest score on the criteria set by the judges of the Pet Industry Federation Awards...

How HayPigs became a big player in small animal market

The circus comes to town for two Essex-based entrepreneurs as their Big Top inspired pet accessories for guinea pigs hits the big time, wins industry awards and helps to improve animal welfare...

Time to confine trampolining Boxers and flying pugs to advertising history books, say leading vets

The UK’s leading veterinary organisations say it’s time to address the irresponsible depiction of our furry friends across all forms of advertising to tackle the concerning normalisation of poor animal health and welfare...

Pets at Home opens new pet-friendly head office

Pets at Home has opened a new, pet-friendly head office called Chester House, named after the first Pets at Home store that opened in 1991. Founder of Pets at Home, Anthony Preston, was invited to the opening of the new building by group chief executive, Peter Pritchard.

Specialist retailer branches out into dog treats

Specialist retailer Orvis UK has launched a new range of dog treats, using sustainably sourced fresh ingredients, and air dried to maintain nutritional value...

Trade associations join forces to stage post-Brexit debate

Three leading trade associations in the garden and leisure, pet product and home enhancement sectors – Gardenex, PetQuip and BHETA – are joining forces to host a conference on The Future for International Trade, ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union...

Josera and Green Petfood to exhibit at PATS Sandown

Passionate About Pet Food Ltd is exhibiting at PATS Sandown in February on stand T16. The company is the UK distributor for Germany’s award-winning and carbon-neutral Josera and Green Petfood brands which launched into the UK during the Telford pet exhibition in September...

Poppy’s Picnic celebrates two successful years

Leading fresh, raw pet food company, Poppy’s Picnic has celebrated its second year in business with a beautiful poppy seed and lemon birthday cake made by Karen’s Cake Creations of Trowbridge...

Deadly disease warning to rabbit owners

The UK’s leading animal welfare experts and organisations are urging rabbit owners to get their rabbits vaccinated against the latest strain of deadly Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic disease, RVHD2.

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Plans to turn former pet store into shop selling pies and pasties

A former pet shop in Sheringham, North Norfolk, which closed in September, is set to be turned into a store selling pies, sausage rolls and pasties...

Victoria Pendleton is heading for BETA International 2019

Cycling to gold medal-winning glory, riding in the Cheltenham Festival and a heroic attempt to climb Mount Everest are all part of Victoria Pendleton's passion for adventure. Now, this most illustrious of Olympians is set to appear at BETA International 2019, where she will share her past accomplishments and future challenges...

Henry Wag extends range beyond dogs to horses

Henry Wag will launch its first product specifically designed for horses – microfibre Equine Noodle Glove Towel – at BETA International in January...

Focus on the future?

CSJ has again seen an increase in sales of its Focus! herbs...

Law Print scoops top BRC supply chain grade

Law Print Pack, suppliers of flexible packaging to a number of industries including pet food, has been awarded the BRC Global Standard's highest grade following an extensive audit against its Agents & Brokers Issue 2 certification...

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...

Unique pet store offers boutique boarding for dogs

Recently opened Bath Country Pets is already creating national interest – including coverage on the Daily Mail website – in its boutique dog hotel, which offers five-star accommodation. Owner Emma Edwards, who runs the business with husband Neil, takes Pet Trade Xtra on a tour of this unique pet store and hotel...

Forthglade opens new £8 million factory in Devon

This week saw the official opening of a new 70,000 sq ft factory by Devon-based Forthglade. The new premises based at the Okehampton East Business Park will support the company’s ambition to become the UK’s leading natural pet food manufacturer and is set to increase the already 130-strong local production team to 150 staff over the next few years...

Winners of Pet Industry Federation Awards revealed

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the winners of this year’s PIF Awards...

Find out who won what

Nineteen 87 launches new ‘Buy Direct’ website

Nineteen 87, a new, super premium dog food which uses UK sourced ingredients and supports the 'farm-to-bowl' ethos, has launched an new e-commerce website, meaning consumers and retailers can now buy directly from the source...