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The Pet Industry Federation Awards, sponsored this year by headline sponsors Cliverton, Nutriment and the Animal People Recruitment Company, showcase excellence across multiple categories, with exciting new categories launched this year, including Raw Store of the Year and Best Newcomer Award...

Large independent pet store changes ownership

A large independent, family-run, pet and country store, which has been trading for over 40 years, is now operating under new ownership. CC Moore Pet & Animal Supplies, a well-known store on a Weymouth trading estate, has been renamed Hewlett’s Pet and Country Store following the move.

Attract wild birds with plenty of water, says Honeyfield’s
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As the hot summer continues Honeyfield’s resident wild bird expert and head of sales Simon Smethurst is sharing tips for your wild bird-loving customers on how the provision of plenty of water sources, as well as food, should attract even more birds to the garden...

GA Pet Food Partners hosts premier industry event

GA Pet Food Partners welcomed 238 independent pet businesses from 12 countries to its world-class manufacturing site, Plocks Farm in Chorley, Lancashire, for the highly anticipated GA Partner Event...

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Last chance to enter the PetQuip Awards

The clock is ticking for pet industry professionals to submit their entries for the PetQuip Awards 2025, with only days remaining before the deadline closes. PetQuip is urging businesses across the sector to act now and secure their chance to be recognised at one of the most respected events in the pet industry calendar...

Picture special from award-winning brand's new store

Award-winning DOG by Just for Pets has opened its third dog-only store in Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds...

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Vale Pet Foods to take raw food manufacturing in-house

Leicestershire-based Vale Pet Foods is set to embark on a major expansion programme that includes taking its raw food manufacturing in-house...

Jollyes launches ‘Wash and Go Wednesdays’ in 10 stores

Jollyes yesterday launched ‘Wash and Go Wednesdays’ across its 10 stores with Wash and Go machines...

Henry Bell celebrates landmark anniversary

There are celebrations in the air as Henry Bell & Co marks its 200th anniversary. Established in Grantham, Lincolnshire, back in 1825, first as a grain mill, then a supplier of seeds and fertilisers, and a trader of cereals and pulses for local farmers, it has grown to become a market leader in the animal and pet food industry...

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South coast pet shop set to close next month

A pet shop on the South coast has announced it will be closing its doors for the final time next month...

BVA speaks to BBC amid reports of rising vet costs impacting animal welfare

British Veterinary Association Senior Vice President Dr. Anna Judson has been speaking to the BBC this week, talking about the value of vet care and encouraging pet owners not to delay seeing a vet if they have concerns about their animal.

The Royal Veterinary College and Mayhew join forces to advance animal welfare in shelter medicine

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced a new partnership with the animal welfare charity, Mayhew. This partnership will see the two organisations join forces to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable companion animals...

Retailers welcome digital parking platform

Independent retailers have welcomed the Government's new digital parking platform as a solution to confusing fragmented parking apps, but warned it must not exclude older customers and cash users...

Government changes to rental reforms a dog's dinner, says landlords' association

Planned changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill will mean landlords will be required to shoulder the risk of damage to properties by pets...

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...

National Pet Shop Day gains pace as sign-ups more than double for 2025

National Pet Shop Day is on track to be even bigger in 2025. Returning on Saturday 12th July, the celebration of independent pet retailers has already struck a chord across the sector, and pet shops are once again preparing to roll out the welcome mats...

Private equity firm to acquire MPM Products

Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has agreed to acquire pet food business MPM Products, from investment company 3i Group...

Pet industry leaders launch pet grooming guidelines

Leading pet industry organisations have launched comprehensive new guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, setting out clear standards designed to protect animal welfare and help pet owners make informed choices about grooming services...

Pickles Pet Pantry wins European innovation award

Independent pet nutrition retailer Pickles Pet Pantry has won the ‘Most Innovative Peptide Partner’ award at GA Pet Food Partners’ flagship European industry event...

It’s The Dog's brings human-grade reassurance to treats aisle

The arrival of It’s The Dog’s within the UK dog treat scene could prove to be a game-changer within the wider pet food category, tackling the age-old conundrum of ambiguous ingredient decks and highly processed foods...