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Burgess launches Great British Guinea Pig Census

Burgess Pet Care has launched the Great British Guinea Pig Census, the world’s first ever online census for pet guinea pigs, to help raise awareness and understanding of these wonderful pets...

Is insect protein the future of pet food?

While insect protein is still trying to overcome the yuck factor among consumers, there’s an opportunity for pet food to focus on the health credentials and environmental benefits of insects, according to Mintel analyst Alice Baker...

FourFriends Pet Foods launches new supplement range for cats and dogs and sets out expansion plans for future

When Adrian Wilkinson set up FourFriends Pet Foods in the UK he had no intention of running a pet food business but six years later, this former Health and Safety expert from the glass industry is now a successful distributor of a Swedish-based premium pet food brand and loves every minute of what he does...

Billy + Margot set to showcase new range at Crufts

Premium dog food brand Billy + Margot is to showcase their exclusive new product range to visitors at this year’s Crufts...

Nutriment ‘Support’ range wins top trade award

Nutriment has added to its accolades following this year’s PATS Sandown. Winning the New Product Award in the Dog Food Product category, the Nutriment Support range was championed due to its local ingredient sourcing, great packaging and ability to bring safe, raw feeding solutions to dogs with more specific needs and support requirements.

Exciting year ahead for Pet Industry Federation

The Pet Industry Federation is today reminding pet businesses of the benefits it offers members and outlining plans for an exciting year ahead, as it approaches Crufts and re-structures its Bedford-based team...

WildWash nominated for international award

WildWash is being exhibited for the first time at Equitana by its German distributor Equestrian International and the company has been nominated as providing "innovative horse care products to discover at the show.”

Pet care firm makes starting a franchise easier

Petpals, the UK’s largest multi-service pet care franchise, has launched a scheme to make purchasing one of their franchise business easier than ever...

Garden centre lends support to cat rescue centre

Capital Gardens, London’s leading independent gardening company, holds a commitment to community at its heart, and has extended this to its latest acquisition, Studley Green Garden Centre with the announcement of the centre’s first official charity partner for 2019 – Four Paws Cat Rescue...

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Pet store to stop stocking animals amid welfare concerns

An Edinburgh pet store has announced it will no longer stock pets amid animal welfare concerns...

Parking restrictions could lead to stores closing, claims pet retailer

A pet store has joined a group of local traders in Haworth, West Yorkshire, in condemning the strict enforcement of parking restrictions outside their shops, which they say are driving away custom...

Aldi launches new range of dog accessories

Supermarket chain Aldi has launched a new range of dog accessories, featuring slalom poles, hurdles, hoops and tunnels, ahead of Crufts next month...

Two new categories added to prestigious PetQuip Awards

Following the success of the PetQuip Awards since its launch seven years ago, the organisers have introduced two additional awards to the list for 2019...

Puppy and kitten pet shop sales could be banned in Wales

The sale of puppies and kittens through pet shops would be banned in Wales under plans being put out to consultation...

Veterinary practice to star in TV show

The vets, nurses and patients at a veterinary practice in Sheffield are set to star in a television series being made by TV production company True North for the BBC...

The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

Peregrine Livefoods acquires Fadulla brands

Essex-based pet product importer and distributor Fadulla has sold its RepStyle, AquaSpectra and Garden Dreams brands and associated products to Peregrine Livefoods Ltd...

Picture round-up from the pet extravaganza

There was so much to see and do over the two days of PATS Sandown exhibition. If you weren't lucky enough to make it, here's a picture round-up from Sandown...

Pet food boss serves up dog's dinner for TV show

Poppy's Picnic founder Dylan Watkins appeared on the popular Channel 4 TV series Come Dine With Me on Tuesday and served up a dog's dinner to fellow contestants.

Record numbers visit PATS Sandown on new dates

Retailers and pet product buyers have given PATS Sandown’s new Sunday-Monday slot in February a massive thumbs up by visiting in their droves. This year’s show attracted 1,993 visitors, which is a record in the show’s 11-year history. This compares with last year’s visitor numbers for the March date of 1,801 and represents an 11% increase year on year...

Natures Menu in Top 100 of Sunday Times international list

Natures Menu has been named in the top 100 companies of The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The league table ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales...