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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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Beaphar Soft Cat Flea Collars now available in twin packs

Beaphar has added to its highly successful Soft Cat Flea Collar range with a velvet collar twin pack, designed to make treating two cats simple and economical. With 42% of cat-owning households now classed as multi-cat, the new format offers convenience and a cost saving versus buying single collars...

Pooch & Mutt launches limited-edition Spring Lamb & Spring Vegetable Treats

Pooch & Mutt has launched Lamb & Spring Vegetable Postbiotic Meaty Treats – a limited-edition spring treat packed with functional goodness to support everyday wellbeing...

Zoomark gears up for 2027

Zoomark is already preparing its next edition while keeping the pet industry engaged throughout 2026 with new events and international projects...

New guidelines for canine recreational pools

The Canine and Feline Sector Group has published new Canine Recreational Pool Guidelines, providing a clear framework to support high standards of safety, welfare and professionalism across the growing dog swimming sector.

OATA supports new 'Don't Pet Me' documentary

OATA is putting its support behind a new documentary from Responsible Reptile Keeping (RRK) examining the Don’t Pet Me report recently published by the SSPCA, One Kind and Born Free Foundation in Scotland...

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...

New 'Doggy Boot Camp' podcast launches to turn chaotic canine car journeys into calm cruising

Dog expert Anna Webb has launched a podcast with Škoda UK - dog advocates and automotive sponsor of Crufts for the fourth consecutive year - to offer advice aimed at improving the behaviour of canines that struggle in the car. The Doggy Boot Camp podcast launched on Spotify yesterday...

Pet retail group Jollyes opens 120th store

Pet retail group Jollyes opened its latest superstore in Whitehaven to take its number of outlets to 120...

Pet shop owner issues ‘buy local’ warning

The owner of an independent shop has warned pet lovers to support local retailers or they face losing them. To emphasise the point, Hannah MacKenzie, of Kirkham Pet Centre, near Preston, has put a’ BUY LOCAL OR BYE BYE LOCAL’ poster in her shop window.

Popular independent pet shop closes

The owner of a popular independent pet shop has closed her business, announcing her decision was down to ongoing health issues...

Pet insurance firm appoints new chief executive

UK pet insurance firm Waggel has appointed Henri Dowling as chief executive with founder and CEO Andrew Leal stepping down...