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Pet food sales in decline, claims new Mintel report
Leading retailer says food sales continue to thrive
CASCO Pet grows with the aquisition of German firm
Dog lover Andy Murray invests in tracking device for pets
Half of all UK rabbits are lonely and stressed, claims charity
2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards open for entries
Dog trainer launches day care crèche called CentreBarks
PFMA launches ‘Wild Bird’ education packs for schools
Young photographers invited to ‘capture’ super pets
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Fire at Nestle Purina factory in Sudbury
PIF launches new energy benefit for its members
‘Walk in the Park’ raises over £2,200 for Birmingham Dogs Home
Weird and wonderful things that pets swallow
Don’t buy ‘Dory’ on a whim, warns OATA
Alastair Stewart back at BETA International by popular demand
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Alastair Stewart back at BETA International by popular demand


ITV newscaster Alastair Stewart is to return to BETA International, where he will host the 2017 trade fair’s Talking Business feature – an exciting industry debate where the very latest hot topics take centre stage.

“I am delighted to be taking part once again in this premier event for our industry,” he said. “Intelligent conversation is guaranteed from a top-class panel on all that matters to our sport and the brilliant industries that support it.”

Alastair, an equestrian enthusiast who first took the helm when Talking Business put in its inaugural appearance in January 2016, proved a big hit with visitors and exhibitors who gathered to see him oversee industry movers and shakers as they went head-to-head in a meaty discussion that put the latest industry issues in the spotlight.

“We are extremely pleased that Alastair has accepted our invitation to continue in his role as Talking Business host,” said BETA International organiser Claire Thomas. “

We definitely have the right man for the job. He is polished, professional, entertaining and fantastic at ensuring that all members of the panel have the opportunity to express their views. We were incredibly impressed with his performance in January and so was the audience – you could certainly say that Alastair is back by popular demand!”

The Talking Business panel of representatives from the international equestrian business community will be confirmed nearer the time of the show.

BETA International is the world’s leading equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet product trade exhibition. The 2017 show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 22 to 24 January.

For information about exhibiting, contact James Palmer, telephone +44 (0)1937 582111 or email jamesp@beta-int.com.
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