Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

PATS 2025 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – has smashed all records with its first-ever show at the NEC Birmingham, attracting its highest-ever attendance figures. A total of 6,021 people visited across the three days, representing a stunning 70% increase on last year’s exhibition...

New Product Award winners celebrate at PATS 2026

Ground-breaking pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted PATS New Product Awards 2025. Pet Trade Xtra got their reaction to winning such a prestigious award...

What they had to say about this year's show

The record-breaking PATS 2025 closed on a high with exhibitors and visitors delighted by the huge volume of business being done across all three days of the show...

All the excitement of PATS captured in show video

If you missed PATS 2025, get a flavour of the show by watching a video produced at this year's record-breaking event...

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PetQuip Awards recognise outstanding brands and individuals

The Muzzle Movement, LitPet, Dougie's Pets, Bray Healthcare, Grub Club, We.Pet were among the gold winners at the prestigious PetQuip Awards presented at the National Conference Centre. Liane Avery (pictured right) from Pet Trade Innovations won Employee of the Year and Ann Child, from Fold Hill Foods, received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Frozzys scoops up two accolades at PetQuip Awards
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Frozzys, a leader in creating natural, nutritious and gut friendly pet treats, has taken home two prestigious accolades at this year’s PetQuip awards...

Monkfield Reptile acquires renowned tortoise business

Monkfield Reptile has announced the acquisition of Zoological International, a renowned tortoise business with an exceptional reputation for breeding and supplying tortoises...

Poo bag expert Pet Impact achieves B Corp status

Sustainability brand Pet Impact celebrated achieving B Corp after being told of the news while exhibiting at PATS this week...

Petpals launches ‘Paws The Bangs’ campaign

As Diwali and Bonfire Night approach, Petpals, the nation’s longest-running multi-service pet care franchise, is encouraging families to take steps now to make celebrations less frightening for their four-legged friends.

Pets Choice opens first factory outlet store

Pets Choice has opened its first factory outlet store in Blackburn called Pet Range...

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80% of pet owners say their wellbeing depends on pets

New research from SERAQUIN reveals that with owners eager to keep their pets healthier for longer, three in five pets (61%) are regularly given supplements as part of their diet...

The Cat Show Live attracts international crowds

The NEC Birmingham was transformed into a feline wonderland, as more than 5,000 visitors came together for The Cat Show Live, one of the largest cat expos ever held in Birmingham and the only non-competitive event of its kind in the UK...

Calm down! Fireworks needn’t stress…

With Bonfire night plus Xmas and New Year looming, now’s the time to start sprinkling Calm Down! herbs on sensitive dogs’ food...

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...

Finalists revealed for the 2025 PIF Awards

The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the finalists for the 2025 PIF Awards, the premier celebration of achievement and innovation across the UK pet industry...

Click here for a full list of the PIF Awards finalists

Independent pet store closes down after sale falls through

An independent pet store in Bath has closed after the owners failed to find a buyer for the business. Park Pets in Moorland Road posted on its Facebook page: “Well, the rumours are true – we are unfortunately closing down..."

Pet Brands set to create first-ever RHS pet category

Pet Brands has signed a licensing agreement with the Royal Horticultural Society, marking a pioneering collaboration that will see the creation of the first-ever RHS pet product category...