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Pet industry expert launches 'most exciting brand'
 Steve Driver, one of the pet industry’s leading figures, has revealed that Wonderful World of Treats is the most exciting brand he’s ever launched. Steve unveiled the new range of treats at Interzoo where there was huge international interest, and he will be showcasing the products again at PATS 2024 in late September...
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Finalists revealed for PIF’s Innovation Award
The Pet Industry Federation has today announced 14 finalists for its Innovation of the Year Award, set to headline its Business of Pets conference in June. The Award welcomed entries from across the pet sector, spanning product, service, and technology innovations...
Huskaloo was named the inaugural Innovation Award winner in 2023.
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Vet nurses secure £150,000 funding to acquire pet store
A newly formed company set up by two vet nurses has secured £150,000 in funding to acquire the trade and assets of Pets Pantry, a long-standing retail pet store in Warrington, Cheshire...
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Call for clearer pet food labelling standards
Leading pet food and wellbeing company, Bella & Duke, is calling on the pet food industry to be clearer about what goes into pet food. The call comes after research found three quarters (74%) of pet owners don’t know what ingredients are in the food they feed their pets – equating to nearly 12 million households that have a pet.
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HugglePets launches eco-friendly poop bag range
HugglePets has launched Pick It Up Poop Bags engineered with 65% PCR (recycled) material, marking a step forward in the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility...
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New dog bed brand DogDoov to launch at PATS 2024
There’s a new dog bed in town! Retailers at PATS 2024 should visit the DogDoov stand (P25) in Hall 3 to view the innovative new brand...
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Supreme introduces new product to popular range
Supreme Petfoods has announced the latest addition to its much-loved Tiny Friends Farm Russel Rabbit treats range: Russel Rabbit Hoppies, which was launched at Interzoo...
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EzyDog urges owners to keep pets safe
Leading dog accessory manufacturer, EzyDog, is urging pet owners to check the set-up of their vehicles to ensure that they are as dog safe as possible and avoid a costly fine for drivers. ..
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Trimble Group launches studio dedicated to animal health industry
Trimble Group, the veterinary-led creative communications company, has launched a new and expansive film studio to meet the growing need of the animal health industry in creating cutting-edge, engaging content to keep their audience engaged through the power of visual storytelling...
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Pet shop fails to sell at online auction
An established pet store, which had a guide price of £70,000-£90,000, has failed to sell during an online auction...
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Key appointments at Royal Canin UK and Ireland
Royal Canin UK and Ireland has made three senior appointments to its leadership team, including Greg Pitts, who has been appointed to the role of pet professional director...
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Award-winning dog festival becomes sustainable event
New Forest dog festival Dogstival is set to become one of the UK’s most sustainable festivals as it aims to cut its CO2 emissions in half...
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Already heading for Crufts 2025
Agility competitor Steven Richardson is already heading to Crufts 2025..
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Simon Grieve to star at Horses Inside Out Evening Extravaganza
On the evening of May 23rd at Hartpury Arena, 5* event rider Simon Grieve, together with his 3* horse, Autograf, will literally be turned inside out to show skeletal and muscular anatomy in jumping action as they take part in the Horses Inside Out Evening Extravaganza...
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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...
UK pet companies make their mark at Interzoo
The UK Pavilion organised by trade association PetQuip was very busy on the first two days of the biggest-ever interzoo in Nuremberg, Germany. A total of 47 companies exhibiting in the UK pavilion experienced high international interest in their products and services.
See pictures from the UK Pavilion
International interest grows in PATS 2024
PATS 2024 organiser Gordon Thomas has been exhibiting at Interzoo this week and has been answering lots of international queries about the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show...
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Pet store seeks cash help for free cat microchipping
An award-winning pet store is encouraging cat owners to get their pets microchipped ahead of new legislation coming into force next month, and has set up a fundraising campaign to offer a free service...
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Agency wins award for Pedigree Wholesale website
Agency 51, a leading UK BigCommerce development agency, has been named the winner of the coveted BigCommerce EMEA B2B Excellence Award following their work on the build and launch of Pedigree Wholesale’s new website in August last year...
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Retail association concerned with high street footfall decline
The British Independent Retailers Association has said the low footfall for April shows worrying signs for the high street...
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Charity dog walk sets sight on Guinness world record
The Agria Dog Walk UK is set to make a splash with its inaugural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt, aiming to break the record for Largest Dachshund Dog Walk this May...
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