In This Issue
PATS expands with launch of new Awards event
PIF welcomes plans to boost export opportunities
Pets at Home launches own-brand dog food range
Burgess Pet Care to showcase new products at Interzoo
PIF launches 2026 window display competition
Animal Focused Alliance founder named in Power List
First-ever walk for anxious dogs wearing yellow
UK specialist disabled dog charity flying to China
Pet supplement brand LitPet secures listing with Direct4Pet
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Beaphar Soft Cat Flea Collars now available in twin packs
Pooch & Mutt launches limited-edition Spring Lamb & Spring Vegetable Treats
Zoomark gears up for 2027
New guidelines for canine recreational pools
OATA supports new 'Don't Pet Me' documentary
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New 'Doggy Boot Camp' podcast launches to turn chaotic canine car journeys into calm cruising
Pet retail group Jollyes opens 120th store
Pet shop owner issues ‘buy local’ warning
Popular independent pet shop closes
Pet insurance firm appoints new chief executive
Clumber Spaniel wins Crufts 2026 Best in Show
Sell-out success of Paddington dog accessories collection
Waita Pets launches four new varieties at Crufts
Record sales for Trinkety Paws
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PATS expands with launch of new Awards event

PATS 2026 will stage an expanded and enhanced New Product Awards programme at this year’s event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 27–29 September 2026. The awards, which will replace the PetQuip Awards following the closure of the trade association, will be presented at a special gala dinner during the exhibition.

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PIF welcomes plans to boost export opportunities

The Pet Industry Federation has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement this week of progress towards a new agreement, which aims to reduce barriers and costs for businesses trading animal and plant products with the European Union...

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Pets at Home launches own-brand dog food range

Pets at Home has launched its own-brand dog food range called Ruff’s Recipes. Inspired by home-cooking, the range brings British favourites to the dog bowl, including Chicken Casserole, Salmon Bake, Lamb Hotpot and Duck & Venison Game Stew, all made with freshly prepared meat or fish, vegetables, plus vet approved herbs and botanicals...

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Burgess Pet Care to showcase new products at Interzoo
 

Burgess Pet Care has confirmed it will return to Interzoo 2026 to showcase the latest innovation from its Burgess Excel and Country Values brands alongside their private label manufacturing expertise... 

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PIF launches 2026 window display competition

The Pet Industry Federation has launched its nationwide ‘Paws in Spring’ 2026 window display competition, inviting UK pet retailers to showcase their creativity with eye-catching spring-themed shop windows...

Browns Natural Pet Store came second in last year's competition.

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Animal Focused Alliance founder named in Power List
 

Animal Focused Alliance founder Vicky Skinner has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Power List, with the recognition announced on International Women’s Day...

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Clumber Spaniel wins Crufts 2026 Best in Show

After four action-packed days, a new Crufts Best in Show winner has been crowned as Bruin (Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist), a Clumber Spaniel, took home the coveted title...

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Sell-out success of Paddington dog accessories collection

UK pet accessories brand Pawsome Paws Boutique has announced the successful launch of its new Paddington licensed dog accessory collection, which debuted at this year’s Crufts and sold out shortly after release...

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Waita Pets launches four new varieties at Crufts

London-based Waita Pets triumphed at Crufts with sell-outs on many of products. The innovative range of freeze-and-air-dried treats and petfood caught the attention of reporters at the show, including the Royal Kennel Club’s Radio Crufts team who interviewed co-founder Wendy Wang...

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Record sales for Trinkety Paws

Trinkety Paws has just returned from Crufts having recorded record sales on its stand, particularly for the new designs launched at the show...

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First-ever walk for anxious dogs wearing yellow

A Berkshire-based pet business owner is marking #DogsinYellow day on 20 March by hosting what is believed to be the first-ever dedicated walk for dogs wearing yellow...

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UK specialist disabled dog charity flying to China
 

Lincolnshire-based Broken Biscuits Charity, who specialise in helping disabled dogs, is travelling more than 5,000 miles to China to give some of the most vulnerable survivors of the dog meat trade a second chance at life...

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Pet supplement brand LitPet secures listing with Direct4Pet

Veterinary-led online retailer Direct4Pet will be stocking and distributing one of the new and innovative brands in the pet supplement market – LitPet...

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