In This Issue
Pets Choice acquires Pettex and its cat litter division
Award-winning brand secures listings in leading stores
Entries closing soon for PIF's Innovation Awards
Group55 announces expansion with move to new premises
NOVA expands natural dog treat range
PAWD DRINKS makes finals of Business Start-Up Awards
Final Call for Entries: PIF Paws in Spring Competition 
Grow your business with the right packaging
It's The Dog's teams up with Canine Principles
Birmingham Dogs Home appeal for fundraising challenge
Southwest rescue centres enjoy Scottish treat
YDOLO launches high-protein wet dog food range
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OATA boss announces his retirement
PetQuip to host British group at Pet Fair South East Asia
PetQuip welcomes new Director General
Low traffic neighbourhoods bring new life to Britain's high streets
Owners leave pets vulnerable by missing vaccinations
Zoomark welcomes Dr. Pol
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The Nutriment Company strengthens UK portfolio with acquisition of Bulmer Pet Foods
Multiple brands on show at PATS 2025
Dog food firm Different Dog raises £10m investment
Pet retailer approaches £100k fundraising target
Pet firms cause a stir with April Fools hoaxes
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Pets Choice acquires Pettex and its cat litter division

Blackburn-based Pets Choice Ltd, whose brands include Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, Tastybone and B-Calm, has purchased Pettex Ltd and its cat litter and small animal business...

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Award-winning brand secures listings in leading stores

The award-winning brand DotDotPet has secured new retail listings across Pet Place stores in North Wales...

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Entries closing soon for PIF's Innovation Awards

The countdown is on for pet businesses to showcase their most groundbreaking innovations, with entries for the Pet Industry Federation’s Innovation Awards 2025 closing on 17 April. ..

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Group55 announces expansion with move to new premises

Group55, whose brands include animology, has announced plans to move to an eight-acre site in Chorley and the creation of 50 new jobs to the region. Founder and chairman Stephen Turner commented: “This move marks a transformative milestone for Group55..."

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NOVA expands natural dog treat range
 

Nova Dog Chews has expanded its product range with the launch of new 1kg Sausages, Burgers, and Meaty Sticks. Designed to provide greater convenience and variety for both retailers and dog owners, these new pack sizes make it easier than ever to offer natural, grain-free, and gluten-free treats that dogs love...

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PAWD DRINKS makes finals of Business Start-Up Awards

Archie Wilson and Rory Hanna, the founders of London-based business start-up and pet health supplement company PAWD DRINKS, have added to their successful first year in business by becoming a finalist in the UK StartUp Awards for the London region...

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Final Call for Entries: PIF Paws in Spring Competition 
 

The Pet Industry Federation has issued a final call to UK pet retailers to enter its nationwide Paws in Spring competition before the deadline on 17 April...

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Grow your business with the right packaging

Law Print & Packaging Management Ltd Pack will be exhibiting at Zoomark in Italy from 5-7 May 2025, where the company will reveal how the right packaging can help to grow a business...

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It's The Dog's teams up with Canine Principles

It’s The Dog’s, the innovative creator of premium human-quality protein treats for dogs, has joined forces with ethical canine course provider Canine Principles to help spread the word about dog welfare...

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Birmingham Dogs Home appeal for fundraising challenge
 
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Birmingham Dogs Home is asking people to get involved in its ‘Spring into May’ fundraising challenge, to raise fundamental funds for the abandoned and unwanted dogs surrendered into its care...

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Southwest rescue centres enjoy Scottish treat

Wilsons To The Rescues, the charity initiative set up by Scottish-based pet food maker Wilsons, has been hitting the road this month, dishing up its natural recipes to deserving dogs in Bristol...

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YDOLO launches high-protein wet dog food range

YDOLO UK & Ireland is launching its first-ever canned dog food – packed with 90% fresh meat or fish and all-natural ingredients...

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