Pets at Home chief executive Ian Kellett is stepping down and will be replaced by Peter Pritchard, the chief executive of the group’s retail division. Kellett, who became chief executive last year after his 10-year tenure as chief financial officer, departs amid an 11% drop in profit before tax to £42 million in the six months to 12 October.

The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced on Tuesday at a thrilling awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton, in front of hundreds of pet industry delegates. Among the winners were Bestpets, Marriages, Inspired Pet Nutrition and Natures Menu...

Devon-based natural pet food producer Forthglade has announced its support of the Woodland Trust, with an annual sponsorship which started this month...

The multi award winning manufacturer of Nexus, EazyPod and PURE has licensed distribution of the popular Bermuda pond product brand to Certikin for 2018...

Luxury treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet Care Company has launched a range of premium treats for both rabbits and guinea pigs...

PATS Sandown is the place for pet retailers to see a host of new and international exhibitors as well as the industry’s big-name brands, all of which will be showcasing their 2018 launches over two action-packed days on March 20-21...

Burgess Pet Care has been recognised for its impressive export portfolio after the Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer and supplier won the award for ‘Exporter of the Year’ at the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards 2017...

The Grain Free dog food sector continues to perform well in the UK, and James Welbeloved is adding a new option with the launch of Grain Free Wet pouches for dogs, an extension to the success of the company’s Grain Free dry foods...