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Supreme Petfoods, a leading figure in small pet nutrition, is venturing into the canine category with the introduction of Dolly Dog Tasty Bones, Dolly Dog Crunchy Cookies, Danny Doggy Donuts and Danny Dog Yummy Sticks, to its award-winning Tiny Friends Farm range. This strategic move, driven by the company’s robust growth and three decades of small pet nutritional expertise, marks a significant milestone for Supreme...

PATS 2024 is THE talk of the UK pet and aquatics trade

The relaunch of PATS 2024 as an all-encompassing three-day exhibition has become THE major talking point with companies operating within a growing UK pet and aquatics trade.

We.pet director Daniel Vander (pictured above) said: “We are really excited at what a three-day event might hold..."

Pet shop for sale at auction…for second time

A long-serving pet shop has come up for sale again at an online auction. All Pets in Lowestoft is being marketed as a freehold shop with deceptively large accommodation located in a prime retail area, with rear access to private enclosed parking.

New aquatic and reptile show launched

AQUAH, which claims to be the UK’s largest aquatic and reptile event of its kind, is set to take place at the NAEC Stoneleigh on 6th-7th April 2024. The organisers have confirmed it will be a combined trade and consumer show...

Homeless charity founder awarded OBE

The founder of a North East charity which supports homeless people and their pets has been awarded the OBE...

Michelle Southern (above, second from left), who founded Street Paws charity has been recognised in King Charles' New Years Honours.

Outgoing RSPCA chair René Olivieri receives CBE

René Olivieri, who stepped down as RSPCA chair at the end of 2023 after four years, has been awarded the CBE in the New Year Honours list...

Henry Bell merchandising boost at garden centre

Henry Bell has helped a popular garden centre to re-lay its store through its innovative vertical merchandising concept, which has been designed to grow the number of customers purchasing wild bird care products, maximise the potential of in-store floor space and drive an increase in market spend...

Pedigree Wholesale launches new look Pet People mag

Pedigree Wholesale has introduced a new look and layout for its sales and offers brochure, Pet People...

Santa Paws appeal raises nearly £2m for charities

Pets at Home staff have raised a total of £1,941,832 for the retail group’s Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal...

Dorwest Herbs names new Brand Ambassadors for 2024

Award-winning herbal pet care brand Dorwest Herbs has announced its new brand ambassadors for 2024...

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United Petfood acquires Dutch firm De Haan Petfood

Leading international pet food manufacturer United Petfood, from Belgium, has announced the takeover of Dutch company De Haan Petfood...

Pet crematorium fined for clean air breaches

A pet crematorium in the Cotswolds has been hit by fines and costs totalling nearly £65,000 after it breached clean air regulations...

Infection Prevention Month inspires 33% increase in hygiene ambassadors

IVC Evidensia celebrated its first ‘Infection Prevention Month’ during autumn of 2023 and in doing so took another step towards meeting one of its key clinical standards and sustainability goals...

Neue Schule returns as sponsor of BETA International in 2024

Renowned international bitting company, Neue Schule, has confirmed a two year extension of its title sponsor of BETA International...

Simpler road signs to protect small animals

Hedgehogs and other small animals will be better protected on English roads under rule changes to make it easier for local authorities to put up wildlife warning signs.

Bira warns of difficult year ahead for traders

The British Independent Retailers Association has said 2024 is anticipated to be a challenging period for shop keepers as economic challengers are still set to bite...

New Year resolutions to help pups and the planet

Agria Pet Insurance is sharing how combining regular dog walks with picking up litter can be the paw-fect New Year habit to help both pups and the planet...

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...

Revealed: Top 100 pet industry news stories of 2023

It has been an amazing and eventful year for the UK pet industry with lots of companies making headline news (good and bad) as well as scores of exciting and innovative new products being launched. In this final Pet Trade Xtra bulletin of the year, what better way to look back on 2023 than through the Top 100 best-read stories?

Discover which news items made the best-read stories of 2023

Raw pet food firm celebrates record breaking year

Pet food company Bella & Duke is celebrating after a record-breaking year, delivering over 15 million of its meals across the UK. As well as a number of recent award wins, significant investment in machinery at its production and fulfillment facility and continued growth has seen the team expand to 133 employees, with several roles now available to join the growing team...

Fish4Pets bids fond farewell to Graham Smith

Fish4Pets has bid a fond farewell to Graham Smith, its former CEO, as he embarks on his retirement after 14 incredible years leading the business...

New look from Vital Pet Products in the New Year

Following on from the Everyday Essentials & Everyday Low Prices initiatives and new senior team appointments, the Vital Pet Products renaissance continues into 2024 with a new layout and focus for its promotional brochure...