Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The winners of the PATS Telford 2022 New Product Awards were chosen by a team of independent retailers and retail experts, who arrived at the show before 9.30am on Sunday, September 25th, in order to make their choices from a record number of over 340 new products entered...

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...

Don't miss out – register for PATS Telford now

Online registration for PATS Telford is live, enabling buyers and retailers to get online and book their free ticket for the UK’s National Pet Industry Exhibition. Click here to register

Swedish firm buys UK pet food brand Little BigPaw

Swedish-based Petbuddy Group has made its second acquisition of a UK company in 2022 following a deal to buy British premium pet food brand Little BigPaw. The group had acquired MediPaws, a producer of natural pet supplements in February...

Well-established town centre pet store for sale

Nelly’s Woofers, a well-established pet store in a town centre location in Hampshire, has been put up for sale with an asking price of £69,995 plus stock at valuation...

Business as usual for blaze-hit JR Pet Products despite loss of stock in excess of £1m

JR Pet Products, a leading producer of natural dog treats and chews, has revealed it’s ‘business as normal’ following a huge warehouse blaze at the weekend. The company also said it still intends to exhibit at the forthcoming PATS Telford exhibition...

Great show offers in the PATS Telford Red Book

A digital version of the Red Book containing a sneak preview of show offers and new products at PATS Telford in now available online. Click here to view.

Communications specialists launch ‘Pet Shop Pal’

Award-winning communications specialist and pet expert spottydog communications has announced the launch of ‘Pet Shop Pal’ ahead of PATS 2022...

‘Save Pets of Ukraine’ campaign calls on UK pet industry for support

The ‘Save Pets of Ukraine’ campaign has launched in the UK as a rallying cry for the pet-loving population to come together to help thousands of animals in war-torn Ukraine...

Get your free minty giveaway

Tillymint Communications is aiming to be on the lips of PATS Telford visitors this weekend with a delicious minty giveaway...

Pet brands – grab your share of the headlines

Why do some pet companies grab all the headlines? Find out more by visiting the Tillymint Communications stand (N14) at PATS Telford...

New Trixie bowls encourage slow feeding

Trixie has introduced plastic and ceramic bowls suitable for all types of food and come in various shapes and colours. The non-gulping-down-the-food items offer variety and are dishwasher suitable...

Technology start-up partners with Mars Petcare

Synomics, the biological insights technology start-up, has confirmed a new partnership with Mars Petcare to produce canine disease risk prediction models...

Festive fragrances from Herbal Dog Co

The Herbal Dog Co, based in the North East of England, has launched its winter festive fragrances in time for the Christmas season...

Click here to view the digital edition of the PetQuip Awards 2022. All the winners listed.

Pet Trade News Xtra

PATS Telford 2020 Show Catalogue available online

The PATS Telford 2022 Show Catalogue is now available in digital format as well as being a printed version available free at the exhibition. To view the online Show Guide click here

PIF Awards finalists revealed

The Pet Industry Federation has announced the 2022 finalists for the PIF Awards.

Click here to see the full list of finalists

Website refresh for Karnlea

Karnlea Bone Broth has given its website a digital facelift to better highlight the health benefits of its collagen and mineral-packed supplement range...

Bira welcomes government outline for cutting energy bills for businesses

The British Independent Retailers Association has welcomed the announcement by the government that it will help cut energy bills for businesses...

Catering for senior dogs' needs this winter

Digestive Probiotics and Advanced Probiotics from leading natural pet supplement company, All About Pet Health, are soft chews designed for optimal utilisation of nutrients and are ideal for sensitive stomachs...

The best of last week's Pet Trade Xtra

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

Former Pets at Home boss joins AO

Peter Pritchard, the former boss of Pets at Home has joined the board of online electrical retailer AO World...

UK pet industry pays tribute to the Queen

The garden industry has paid its own tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...

Hot summer saw sales of hydration smoothie drink soar

The hot summer this year saw sales of a new healthy hydration smoothie drink called Furr Boost soar. This has led to the brand now being stocked by two further major retailers in the sector, Jollyes and Viovet...

Pet firm wins prestigious New Product Award

Goodchap’s has won a prestigious New Product Award at the leading equestrian trade exhibition, BETA International, for its Tricks & Trivia card game...