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Growing foreign interest in 'Buying British'
PetQuip-organised trip to Zoomark voted a massive success

UK companies exhibiting at international shows like last week's Zoomark are reaping the rewards as a growing number of international buyers are queuing up to 'Buy British'...

Lily's Kitchen looks to recruit international team

Lily's Kitchen had such a massive response to their products at Zoomark that the natural dog food company is now considering recruiting a special international team...

Overseas distributors in a frenzy over Fisherman's Daughter

"Distributors were practically fighting over us in the aisles at Zoomark, all wanting to be the first in their country with our new Fisherman’s Daughter brand," says Jill Angell, from Angell Associates...

European interest in trade show newcomer

Trade show newcomer Crate Ideas didn't know what to expect from the trip to Bologna but the company was delighted with the outcome as it attracted attention from a string of European countries...

Picture exclusive: The biggest dog collar in the world

This dog collar being exhibited at Zoomark in Italy claimed to the biggest in the world – no one at the show disputed the fact but we'd like to find out if the claim is justified...

Click here to see a larger image plus more pictures from the show

Next week: A special look at new products exhibited by UK companies at Zoomark

GA Pet Food Partners acquires distribution warehouse

GA Pet Food Partners, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of pet food, has opened a huge distribution centre in Lancashire.

We'll rebuild after devastating fire, say pet shop owners

The owners of a fire-ravaged Fulham pet shop have vowed to rebuild their half century-old business and have thanked the community for it's 'humbling' support in the wake of Monday's devastating blaze...

Ancol invests in UK’s leather industry

Ancol Pet Products has invested over £250,000 in hi-tech machinery to give a much needed boost to the UK leather industry...

Raccoons test new SureFlap Pet Door

SureFlap has been using raccoons from an American wildlife park to test its new microchip-operated pet door. Click here to see a video of how the raccoons fared...

Crickets bowled over by seed compost

A breeding colony of crickets at Livefoods Direct are thriving on seed compost from Durstons, much to the surprise of the sports-mad growing media company...

Danny the reading dog is a big hit with Burns

Burns Pet Nutrition is sponsoring a project that has helped countless children across the UK and America to learn to read with the help of a four-legged canine friend.

Pet Trade News

Pet specialist on GIMA Awards judging panel

Gareth Evans, the Aquatic, Pet and Fisheries Manager at Burston Garden Centre in Hertfordshire, has been added to the GIMA Awards judging panel...

London Pet Show attracts more than 20,000 visitors

More than 20,000 visitors attended the London Pet Show 2013 at Earls Court Two at the weekend with organisers and stand holders declaring the event a huge success...

Eden Project allows dog access for the first time

Dogs are being allowed access to the Eden Project for the first time this weekend…

75% meat and in small kibble size

Applaws has introduced a small kibble size to its 75% meat dry food range which is suitable for small breeds of dogs...

New DNA testing scheme for beagles

The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration (NCCD) in beagles...

Grooming school wins national accolade

Look North Grooming and Training Centre, based in Keighley, has been named UK Top Grooming School or College of the Year...

Breed health survey for English Springers

A Breed Health Survey for English Springer Spaniels, designed to give a stronger picture of the health and temperament of the breed in the UK, has been launched...

Dangerous Dogs Act should be renamed Dangerous Owners of Dogs Act, says solicitor

Dog owners who have pets dangerously out of control are sometimes as much to blame, a leading lawyer has said...

Vets echo MPs' call for dog control notices

Veterinary associations have welcomed the cross-party calls for preventive measures such as Dog Control Notices...

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