Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The UK pet industry can look forward to a busy and productive 2026 as the nation’s love affair with its furry friends continues to flourish. Some of the country’s leading figures have been sharing their hopes for the year ahead...

PATS – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – at the NEC Birmingham in September is sure to be one of the pet industry highlights of 2026.

Companies combine to create world-class kibble

Global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling solutions, Alfa Laval, has partnered with GA Petfoods to facilitate the production of world-class kibble...

Danish Design restructures wholesale supply strategy

Danish Design Pet Products Ltd has announced the restructuring of its wholesale supply strategy to strengthen its service to customers across the pet and equestrian sectors...

The PetFellas secures UK distribution agreement with Be:Loved and Dog Rocks

The PetFellas has added Be:Loved and Dog Rocks to its growing portfolio of pet-industry brands following a new UK distribution agreement announced today. The partnership will see The PetFellas supply the collection of beautiful Be:Loved products and Dog Rocks to retailers across the UK...

RHS announces new licensed range of wild bird food

The Royal Horticultural Society has announced a new licensing agreement with Harvest Wildlife Products, a leading manufacturer of wild bird food in the UK, for a wide range of RHS-branded wild bird food using a variety of carefully prepared recipes suited to many popular breeds...

Pedigree Wholesale unveils new treat range

Pedigree Wholesale has announced the launch of Pawtential Collagen Chews, an exclusive new range designed to meet the growing demand for functional, wellness-focused dog treats...

Purina PRO PLAN lights up Piccadilly Circus

Purina PRO PLAN unveiled its first-ever 3D billboard in London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus over the Christmas period, featuring tennis legend Andy Murray and his puppy, Bonnie, in a festive and heartwarming celebration of pet care and nutrition...

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Tributes paid to animal welfare campaigner

Tributes have been paid to animal-welfare advocate Sarah Fisher, who died last month at the age of 61...

Interest in Interzoo 2026 at all-time high

With five months to go before the next Interzoo (12-15 May 2026), several records have already been broken...

Every penny counts

CSJ’s original aim over 20 years ago was to produce the highest quality dog feed at an affordable price...

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...

Pets at Home appoints former Waitrose boss as CEO

Pets at Home has appointed James Bailey as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 30 March 2026. James was most recently Managing Director of Waitrose, a position he held for over five years from April 2020...

The Nutriment Company's 10th acquisition of 2025

The Nutriment Company ended the year on a high with its 10th acquisition of 2025 – Zoo Factory, a leading Polish distributor of premium pet treats and pet food...

Revealed: Top 100 pet industry stories of 2025

It has been an amazing and eventful year for the UK pet industry with lots of companies making headline news (good and bad) as well as scores of exciting and innovative new products being launched. In this final Pet Trade Xtra bulletin of the year, what better way to look back on 2025 than through the Top 100 best-read stories?

Discover which news items made the best-read stories of 2025