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The Nutriment Company (TNC) is expanding into the growing market for premium feline nutrition with the acquisition of Purrform, a leading UK brand in premium raw cat food...

Investment firm buys Notts-based pet food business

Investment firm RD Capital Partners has bought East Midlands-based DJL Petfoods Ingredients for an undisclosed sum...

There’s so much to see, do and win at PATS 2025

Visitors to PATS 2025 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – can expect a hive of activity with more than 400 exhibitors showcasing a record number of new products during the three show days...

Mountain Paws to showcase extended range at PATS

Enabling dog owners and their four-legged friends to explore together, Mountain Paws offers a wide range of practical products all designed to make adventures with your dog easier, safer, and more fun. This September, the brand returns to the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show where it will not only showcase its expanded product range but also present an all-new retail display unit...

Pet brand scores with Premier League football club

Australian brand Frontier Pets has become the official pet food partner of Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur, with its logo featuring on team shirts during a pre-season tour of Asia...

Oscar & Hooch launches eco-friendly tote and mat combo

Premium British pet brand Oscar & Hooch has unveiled a game-changing travel essential for dog lovers: the Travel Tote Bag & Quilted Mat – a stylish, sustainable, and dual-purpose solution for life on the go with your dog...

First-of-its-kind event to support pet sector growth

NatWest, in collaboration with the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), is inviting pet sector professionals to a free-to-attend event designed to inform, connect and strengthen pet businesses in the UK...

East meets West as LitPet gets set to launch supplements

An exciting new development in pet supplements is set to take the market by storm this September at PATS as LitPet officially launches its range of products based on the ancient traditions of Chinese herbal medicine and modern science know-how...

Jollyes opens latest new superstore in Perth

Retail chain Jollyes has relocated and opened a bigger new store in Perth, Scotland. The new superstore, at St Catherine’s Retail Park, replaces the company’s older outlet at Highland Gateway...

Meow-Bix treats launched on International Cat Day

In celebration of International Cat Day, family-owned Park Life Pet has introduced a range of Meow-Bix Natural Grain Free Treats...

New fast-acting flea tablets for cats and dogs from Beaphar

A new range, of fast-acting flea tablets for cats and dogs adds to the comprehensive range of anti-parasite products from pet care experts, Beaphar...

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WHM Pet Group appoints new National Account Manager

WHM Pet Group, home of the Marriage’s and Honeyfield’s brands, has announced that Graham Tarrant has joined the team as National Account Manager...

Revealed: The UK’s top pet supplies brand, according to new industry report

A new industry report has uncovered the UK’s top pet supplies brands for 2025...

Agria Pet Insurance awarded Ethical Innovator accreditation

Agria Pet Insurance has been highlighted as an Ethical Innovator by independent body, The GOOD Shopping Guide...

New RVC study sheds light on the prognosis of aggressive canine cancer

New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s VetCompass Programme has provided fresh insights into survival rates for dogs diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma, one of the most aggressive cancers in companion animals...

Retailer association calls for stronger action as shop theft reaches record high

Leading independent retailer association Bira has responded to the latest ONS crime figures showing shoplifting has increased by 20% to 530,643 offences - the highest figure since current police recording practices began...

Lack of public awareness surrounding puppy importation

Two new studies from the Royal Veterinary College have revealed widespread public misunderstanding about the importation of puppies from countries within the European Union. With growing concern about the scale and impact of this trade, including puppy welfare and illegal imports, the research highlights the need for greater education and policy change to tackle the growing risks.

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...

Pet tech firm wins six-figure investment to drive growth

PetProov, a Chorley-based startup which uses anti-fraud technology to combat illegal and unethical practices within the pet sector, has recently closed a six-figure angel investment round...

Campaigner speaks out against Kennel Club guidance

Sarah Jones, founder of the #DogsInYellow campaign and My Anxious Dog, has issued a public response following guidance from the Kennel Club, advising against the attendance of dogs wearing yellow at licensed canine events...

Cloverleaf celebrates 40 years of excellence in aquatics

Cloverleaf will be celebrating in style at PATS 2025 as it marks 40 years of dedicated service to the aquatics industry this year...

Calls for better regulation of pet rescues

An online petition calling for better regulation of pet rescues and welfare centres has been launched. ‘No To Rogue Rescues’ is seeking 100,000 signatures to the petition, forcing a debate in Parliament on the need for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues to protect animal welfare.