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Nordic company Snellman Petfood continues to grow internationally with the acquisition of premium raw pet food manufacturer Benyfit Natural. This acquisition marks its first purchase in the UK and a significant step in its growth strategy...

Pictured (from left to right): Magnus Pettersson (Director at Snellman Petfood), Greg Van Praagh (Managing Director at Benyfit Natural), Joseph Dalo (Chief Operating Officer at Real Pet Food Company of Australia).

Pet Trade Innovations unveils Bamboodles rebrand
Launch of exciting new product lines

Pet Trade Innovations has announced the rebranding of its award winning dog chew toys, Bamboodles, alongside the launch of new dog chew lines designed to meet the evolving needs of pets and their owners...

CEO Joe Wykes set to leave award-winning retailer

Joe Wykes is stepping down as CEO of Jollyes, having made a significant contribution to the award-winning business over the past four years. Under his leadership Jollyes has attracted important new investment, grown its store estate from 70 to 110 locations and employed 500 more colleagues...

Jollyes to open six new stores before Christmas
Group secures agreement to open at five former Poundland locations

Just days after opening a new store in Chesterfield, Britain’s award-winning pet discount superstore Jollyes is preparing to open a further six new stores in just six weeks, after it secured an agreement to move into five Poundland stores that are scheduled for closure...

Pet food firm unveils £6m office and distribution centre

INSPIRED (Inspired Pet Nutrition) has opened its new head office and state-of-the-art distribution centre in Thirsk, Yorkshire – seen as a landmark £6 million investment in people, infrastructure and long-term growth...

Award-winning pet store picks up another honour

Award-winning Redpaw Pet Supplies has picked up another honour – this time Pet Store of the Year 2025/26 in the South West England Prestige Awards...

Henry Bell celebrates 200th anniversary in style

Henry Bell & Co, owner of leading pet food brand, Mr Johnson’s, celebrated its 200th anniversary in style with guests from across the animal and bird feeds industry gathering at the Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham, Lincolnshire, for a drinks reception and dinner to mark this extraordinary milestone...

Paleo Ridge launches promotion for independent stockists

Paleo Ridge has announced the return of its exclusive Black Friday promotion for independent stockists, running in-store for the entire month of November.

PetQuip showcase UK sector at Pet Fair South East Asia

PetQuip is once again be flying the flag for the UK at this week's Pet Fair South East Asia in Bangkok. The trade association is exhibiting alongside UK companies James & Steel and No More Smells.

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OATA welcomes new Scientific Support Officer to the team

OATA has welcomed Leigh-Marie Hobday as its new Scientific Support Officer...

Dogs find the weirdest things scary

According to a recent survey of dog owners by Belgian-based pet food company Edgard & Cooper, our furry friends are often frightened by the most unexpected things. From roaring appliances to rustling plastic bags, the list of canine fears is surprisingly quirky...

Shoplifting soars 13% as independent retailers bear brunt of retail crime crisis

Bira calls for urgent action as new ONS figures reveal 529,994 shoplifting offences recorded in year ending June 2025...

CSJ’s Dem Bones go wonky!

CSJ are receiving hilarious snapshots (mostly far too rude to show here!) of their hugely popular Dem Bones! biscuits...

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 industry shocked by London pet show revelations

The UK pet industry was shocked by a national newspaper report that revealed the organiser of London Pet Show Live had vanished and left £200,000 in unpaid bills...

Supreme Petfoods wins top international award

The Science Selective Care Supplements range of functional treats from Supreme Petfoods have been awarded the Animalis Innovation & Design Award in the rodent category at the industry-leading Animal Expo – Animalis Show in Paris...

Jollyes opens new superstore in Chesterfield

Award-winning pet retailer Jollyes opened its latest superstore on Saturday (18 October) as it welcomed hundreds of customers and their pets on opening day...

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Hurtta Autumn/Winter Collection 2025 now available from Pedigree Wholesale

The Hurtta Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection has arrived at Pedigree Wholesale, featuring upgraded lines and exciting new additions...

New research uncovers co-sleeping's impact on owners and pets

A new survey by Petplan has revealed that more than a third of Brits co-sleep with their dog or cat every night – but how does this affect both our own and their wellbeing? Petplan warns how co-sleeping could lead to ‘over-bonding’ and separation anxiety for our pets...