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Revealed: Top 50 pet industry news stories of 2019

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 2019 than through the Top 50 best-read stories?

The amazing turnaround for UK Pet Retailer of the Year – Just for Pets – was one of the top 10 most-read stories in 2019

Merry Christmas to all Pet Trade Xtra readers

This is the final issue of Pet Trade Xtra for 2019. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for your continued interest in our weekly newsletter and just tio let you know we'll be back on Thursday, January 9th...

Dog food firm launches £450 Santa Paws Christmas menu

The festive dinner for dogs from Poppy's Picnic contains luxury ingredients such as caviar, wagyu beef and truffle and all proceeds will go to dogs in need...

PATS is the show on everyone's 2020 'must-do' list

Get your 2020 off to a great start by attending PATS Sandown, the Spring pet industry exhibition. All the latest products to be launched by UK and international suppliers will be on view, giving you a great opportunity to see the best new stock of the new decade.

Taking place on February 9-10 2020 PATS Sandown is the ideal chance to get down to business with customers.

Top launch accolade for Pooch & Mutt product

Pooch & Mutt has taken top spot in the Grocer magazine's Pet Food Launch of the Year for its new cat brand, Purr & Miaow....

Revealed…Christmas ‘crimes’ committed by pets

Around 12.5 million pets will be in the dog house for committing a 'crime' this Christmas - with Jack Russells and Siamese cats expected to be the most likely 'offenders', according to new research...

New Year brings new recipe from Different Dog

Different Dog has introduced a tasty new recipe – Pawfect Picnic – to its range of meals using the finest of British ingredients to give your pooch the perfect start to the New Year...

Riley revisits rescue centre with Fish4Dogs CEO

Bringing ‘Fishmas’ cheer, Riley the two-year-old cocker spaniel returned to his former rescue centre with ‘Christmas Dinner’ for all those still waiting for their ‘furever’ homes. He was joined by his human companion Graham Smith, CEO of premium pet food company Fish4Dogs, in Worcestershire, who along with wife Jo, adopted Riley earlier this year.

New online trade site for Broadreach Nature

Multi-award winning Broadreach Nature has, following the success of its newly launched retail site, gone one step further to offer all trade partners access to an online trade site...

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New insurance package launched for PIF members

The Pet Industry Federation has launched a new insurance solution for its members to help ensure that they have the right cover in place to protect their businesses, at the right price...

East of England CPD Day Success

The Referral Team at IVC Evidensia hosted a special ‘Improving Clinical Practice’ CPD in the East of England last week...

Veterinary tech start-up partners with Animal Friends Pet Insurance

Vet-AI, an award-winning UK start-up that gives pet owners access to affordable and convenient veterinary care, has exclusively partnered with one of the UK’s largest pet insurers, Animal Friends Insurance...

CSJ sponsors successful Heelwork to Music Team GB

Members of Heelwork to Music (HTM) Team GB made their country proud as they choreographed their way into second place in the Freestyle Final at the FCI World HTM Championships...

The best of last weeks Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Pet firm shares TV billing with PM Boris Johnson

It’s not every day your product range appears live on TV. It’s perhaps even rarer, that it follows on from an interview with the Prime Minster ahead of an election. But that’s exactly what happened to HayPigs!...

IPN confirms £250,000 investment at Kinmel Park site

Inspired Pet Nutrition is investing £250,000 at its Kinmel Park site in Bodelwyddan in North Wales, home of its subsidiary The Real Petfood Company. The investment includes new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.

Broadreach Nature appoints UK and International Sales Director

Broadreach Nature has welcomed Mike Dixon to its growing business team as UK and International Sales Director.

Less than 40% of rabbits and guinea pigs being fed correctly

A recent survey of UK veterinary professionals, carried out by Supreme Petfoods, found that they believe that less than 40% of all rabbits and guinea pigs are being fed correctly, with lack of owner knowledge on how to feed judged to be the major cause.

Dobbies creates the ultimate Christmas treat for dogs

This Christmas at Dobbies Garden Centres, dog lovers have the chance to book their beloved pooch in for the ultimate festive photoshoot...