Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

The International Herpetological Society (IHS) has accused animal rights organisations of using ‘bully tactics’ in a bid to get a reptile event called off at Woodbank Garden Centre in Yorkshire. The organisation claimed the groups had launched a campaign against the long-standing event despite it meeting all regulatory and welfare standards and operating within the law...

Garden centre cancels large-scale reptile event after pet shop licence warning

A Yorkshire garden centre has cancelled a large-scale reptile and amphibian show after being told it could potentially lose its pet shop licence if the event took place...

Ex Pets at Home director joins Dobbies

George Hutchinson, a former regional operations director at Pets at Home, has joined Dobbies Garden Centres as retail director...

Dog food prices set to rise 50% by 2035, forecast shows

Research from dog accessory brand TopDog predicts that owners are set to spend an average of 50% more a month on dog food and treats by 2035, if prices continue to rise at the rate they have for the last 10 years...

Su-Bridge acquires Autarky, Chudleys, Gelert and Gusto

Su-Bridge Pet Supplies, one of the UK’s leading pet product wholesalers, has acquired four established pet food brands – Autarky, Chudleys, Gelert, and Gusto – from United Petfood UK...

Anti-pet-keeping report 'misleading’, says OATA boss

OATA has written to a number of MSPs to question their support for an anti-pet-keeping report recently launched in the Scottish Parliament. “This report is another example of anti-animal trade organisations making hyperbolic statements that do not stand up to scrutiny,” said Chief Executive Dominic Whitmee...

Muzzle Movement’s ‘Size Mitzy’ wins Innovation Award

The Muzzle Movement’s Size Mitzy has been named the winner of the Pet Industry Federation Innovation Award at this year’s Business of Pets conference, held from 5-6 June at the Cranfield University Management Development Centre, near Milton Keynes...

What it means to win a New Product Award at PATS

Winning a New Product Award at the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show can have a tremendous impact on the fortunes of a PATS exhibitor. Here three companies who triumphed in the Awards at PATS 2024 reveal what the accolade has done for their business...

New raw pet food superstore opens in Lowestoft

Durham Animal Feeds, one of the UK’s leading raw pet food specialists, opened its new Raw Feeding Pet Superstore in Lowestoft on Saturday (7th June)...

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Ruby & Dexter’s wins TropiClean ‘Race To Vegas’ contest

Independent pet shop Ruby & Dexter’s has been announced as the winner of TropiClean’s ‘Race To Vegas’ Contest, which ran from February through to the end of May...

ManyPets overhauls range for wider appeal

Award-winning pet insurance brand ManyPets, already the top choice of hundreds of thousands of pet parents across the UK, has unveiled an entirely new range of insurance products designed to appeal to a broader range of pet parents...

Kennelpak launches new Dylan Dental Treats

Kennelpak has launched its new Dylan Dental Treats, designed to meet growing demand from value-conscious pet parents who prioritise their dog’s wellbeing...

Doodlebone launches Dinky Dog Collection

Doodlebone has unveiled its Dinky Dog Collection – a new collection designed specifically for small breeds and puppies...

Applications open for ‘Unleashed’ accelerator programme

Applications for the seventh edition of global pet care company Purina’s ‘Unleashed’ accelerator programme are now open. Driven by the Purina Accelerator Lab, Unleashed supports and propels scaling pet-tech start-ups using novel technologies, including AI, to provide innovative solutions to solve the challenges faced by pet parents...

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Family secures £175,000 funding deal to launch pet cremation business

A North East family has secured a £175,000 funding deal to launch a new start-up business dedicated to meeting the growing demand for dignified and compassionate pet cremation services...

Retail trade body welcomes Spending Review commitments

A leading retail trade body has welcomed key elements of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review announcement, particularly increased funding for policing and new investment in deprived communities across the UK...

Turning a dream into multi-million pound business

Newport-based The Lovely Gift Group, whose brands include Oh So Precious Pet Keepsakes, is on track for £2m turnover this year, as the firm celebrates 10 years this week...

Best to Buy British

British pet product manufacturers and suppliers are urging consumers to support ‘home grown’ goods...

Lily's Kitchen launches Love & Pride range

Pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen is joining forces with LGBTQIA+ charity, Switchboard, to launch its new limited edition Love & Pride range for dogs and cats...

New research explores why dogs reflect who we are

Marketing expert and host of the Marketing Made Clear Podcast, Will Green MA MBA, has published new research that uncovers the deep psychological ties between people and their dogs – and what this means for the way we buy...

Nova Dog Chews launches Grain and Gluten Free Pâté

Nova Dog Chews, a leading supplier of high-quality, natural dog treats, has announced the new recipe for its Luxury Pâté, making it now 100% grain and gluten free...

Mars expands BETTER CITIES FOR PET to help people and pets thrive

Mars is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS programme around the world – helping more cities become pet-friendly and making it easier for people to enjoy life with their 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...

Pets at Home store damaged in extensive blaze at retail park

A Pets at Home store was seriously damaged in a major blaze which broke out at a retail park in Northampton...

3P Enterprise expands European reach with new warehouse deal

3P Enterprise Ltd, the parent company behind award-winning pet brand Henry Wag, has reached a new partnership with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider based in the Netherlands. This partnership will see the warehousing, pick-pack, and dispatch of Henry Wag orders directly from within the EU...

The Nutriment Company acquires German firm Graf Barf

The Nutriment Company (TNC) has continued its strategic growth journey with the acquisition of German brand Graf Barf, a well-established player in the raw pet nutrition space, from CDS Hackner GmbH...

‘Spend £20 to save a £500 fine', Jollyes tells cat owners

One year after microchipping for cats became mandatory in England, Jollyes is highlighting that up to 1 in 10 of pet cats in the UK remain unchipped, with owners risking a £500 fine in England...

Ruffingtons announces two national retailer listing wins

Ruffingtons, part of the Fold Hill Foods family, has secured its first two national listings. The range of artisan, patisserie-style dog treats, will be stocked across the UK in multi-site specialist pet retailer, Pets Corner, and within online retailer, Very...