In This Issue
PATS New Product Awards Revealed
Leading pet firm are handing out one million poop bags
Pet owners turn to natural supplements from French firm
Visitors flock to Sandown Park on the first day of PATS
AmPet showcase top products from America and Australia
Crown Pet Foods launch Retail Web-Shop
Busy and successful time for Bern Pet Foods
Pet Product Retail Association Awards presented at PATS Sandown
PIF offer member ‘benefits surgeries’ at PATS
Animaware presents Animalarm and Animat for cool pets
Verm-X packaging rebrand for global market
See you at PATS Sandown tomorrow - Wednesday 18th March
Switching from the diamond trade to the pet trade
US company opens doors for UK pets
Frozzys has a taste for the UK market
Bucktons launch new Superior Plus pigeon range to trade
Johnston & Jeff revamps bird food packaging
Lily's Kitchen unveils Senior recipe range
Two new senior foods from James Wellbeloved
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PATS New Product Awards Revealed

The winners of the PATS Sandown 2015 New Product Awards were chosen by a team of expert pet retail judges and announced by show organiser Gordon Thomas at lunchtime on Tuesday 17th March.

Their decisions, from more than 170 new products entered, took into account a number of guideline criteria such as product innovation, design, quality, packaging and value for money.

The judges agreed that the New Product Showcase had produced a high calibre of entries with a tremendous amount of innovation. They were pleased to see such a wide range of products, and felt the majority of items on display were reasonably priced in today’s challenging economic times.

Here is a full list of the winners together with the judges’ comments:

CAT PRODUCT

Winner

KONG Glide ’n Seek

Entered by: KONG

Judges’ comments: This toy is a really innovative product. Cat owners will love the fact that the toy is good quality, durable and long lasting. It will definitely keep a cat entertained for hours while its owner is out and about. It’s a fun toy that fulfils a cat’s natural hunting instincts.

Highly Commended

Beco Catnip Toys

Entered by: Beco Pets

 

DOG FOOD AND TREATS

Winner

Gelert Country Choice Dog Trays

Entered by: Cambrian Petfoods

Judges’ comments: This range of gently steamed dog food trays ticks all the boxes – it has good ingredients and comes in smart packaging. And retailers will love the fact that it is VAT free.

Highly Commended

Recovery Recipe

Entered by: Lily’s Kitchen

DOG ACCESSORY PRODUCT

Winner

Zogoflex Toppl

Entered by: Collarways

Judges’ comments: This treat dispensing toy is guaranteed to last – in fact it will be replaced if a dog destroys it. As well as having great brand identity, the toy is colourful, making it stand out in store. It is also very well priced.

Highly commended

Buster Activity Mat

Entered by: Kruuse UK

BIRD PRODUCT

Winner

‘Carry Home’ Poultry Range

Entered by: Marriages Specialist Foods

Judges’ comments: This is a high quality poultry feed and is extremely good value for money. The packaging is striking, and consumers will love the fact that it can be easily carried around. It’s an excellent British product.

Highly Commended

Extra Value Suet Punnets

Entered by: Bamfords Top Flight

 

SMALL ANIMAL PRODUCT

Winner

Niblets range

Entered by: Mr Johnson’s

Judges’ comments: Everything is right about this product, from the great packaging to the excellent ingredients. Customers can see what they’re buying – there is no rubbish, dust or mess. This was an outstanding winner.

Highly Commended

Pet Shacks Treasure Island

Entered by: Envirosmart Products

PET CARE PRODUCT

Winner

Spray on Plaster

Entered by: Aqueos Care

Judges’ comments: This is a unique product. It does what it says on the packaging. It is also well priced. This product is so good we’re going to buy some for our shops when we leave here.

Highly Commended

Veloxa De-Wormer for Dogs

Entered by: Merial Animal Health

GROOMING PRODUCT

Winner

Animology Mane Tamed

Entered by: Group55

Judges’ comments: This product looks smart, has a fun name and is amazingly priced. It is packed with vitamins and proteins and fills a big gap in the market.

Highly Commended

Oatmeal Advance Shampoo

Entered by: Dorwest Herbs



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