In This Issue
New Year's greetings to all our readers
Lack of local business blamed for pet shop closure
The biggest UK pet news stories of 2017
Veterinary group launches illegal puppy trade guidelines
Praise for PATS on reaching 10th Sandown milestone
Owner's warning after dog ate dead fish
PetQuip secures government funding for major exhibitions
Dog’s mouth glued shut after chewing on glossy leaflet
Pet food firm's Christmas Jumper Day for charity
Owners asked to pledge lifelong commitment to pets
Revisit the 10 Most-Read Stories of 2017 - see below
‘Dragons’ Den’ firm to launch premium dog food range
Vital Pet Products sold for £12.8m
Britain’s most dog-friendly pub reveale
Pets at Home opens up inside Tesco Extra
Wynnstay to appoint administrators for Just for Pets
Frozzys takes fresh approach to shows
Just for Pets back in business following acquisition by Pedigree Wholesale
PATS Sandown 2017 New Product Awards revealed
PetQuip Awards 2017 finalists revealed
Dog toy set to take the market by storm in 2018
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PetQuip Awards 2017 finalists revealed
No.9 Most-Read Story



The prestigious PetQuip Awards and gala presentation evening is to celebrate its fifth year on the first evening of PATS Telford in September.

The awards are acclaimed across the pet industry and attract a wide range of suppliers, retailers and press to the presentation dinner and party, and the organisers are excited to have the opportunity to present the exhibition’s own new product awards at this vibrant and popular evening.

 

Commenting on this further enhancement to the awards evening, Amanda Sizer Barrett, director general of PetQuip said: “We are delighted to welcome the presentation of the PATS New Product Awards which will be a further attraction during the awards event in 2017.  

"New product launches attract many buyers to visit important trade exhibitions such as PATS and we are very pleased that the organisers have chosen our event at which to celebrate and reward the best of those on show in 2017.”

 
The association’s PetQuip Awards attracted another record number of nominations, described by the judges as being of a very high standard with colourful, innovative entries and the occasional quirky product, the list of 55 finalists has been disclosed. They are as follows:

 

FINALISTS

 

Business of the Year

  • Beco Pets
  • Bunty Pet Products
  • Collarways
  • Danish Designs
  • First Aid for Life
  • Forthglade
  • Friends for Pets
  • Naturediet
  • Natures Menu
  • Phoenox Textiles
  • Pedigree Wholesale
  • Scruffs
  • Unipet

Exporter of the Year

  • Armitage Pet Care
  • Danish Designs
  • Natures Menu
  • Pero (Foods)
  • Phoenox Textiles
  • Pet Revolution

Marketing Project of the Year

  • Cotswold Raw
  • Hownd
  • Pet London
  • The Dog Treat Co
  • Unipet

Pet Product of the Year

3 categories:

  • Food & Treats – Beco Pet;Burgess; Huxley Hound; JR Pet Products; Pet Munchies; Naturediet; The Dog Treat Co; Verity & Voss
  • Accessories – Accapi; Collarways; Danish Designs; Haypigs; Hownd; Krafty Creature; Phoenox Textiles; Scruffs
  • Health & Technical – Blumen International; First Aid for Life; Pet Revolution; Scout Traks

International Pet Retailer/Distributor/ Wholesaler of the Year

  • blue gray, s.r.o (Petpark) – Slovakia
  • Faunatar – Finland
  • Häromi Hundtillbehör AB – Sweden
  • Meiko Heimtierbedarf AG – Switzerland
  • Ranzijn tuin & dier - The Netherlands

UK Pet Retailer of the Year

  • Fetch.co.uk – based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
  • Paws & Claws, Frodsham, Cheshire
  • Pet London, Wigmore Street, London
  • Pets Pantry, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire
  • Pets Pantry, Warrington, Cheshire
  • The Wandering Dog, Cullercoats, Tyne & Wear

Lifetime Achievement

To be revealed on 24th September at the PetQuip Awards dinner.



Above: Forthglade won Marketing Project of the Year in 2016. Top picture: Beco Pets celebrate winning Exporter of the Year.

 

Commenting on the finalists list, PetQuip’s association manager, Pat Flynn said: “The standard of award entries across all sectors this year, means that our independent retailer judges will have a difficult task at the end of August when deciding on the winners and runners up. 

"The sheer number and quality of the award nominees is a clear indication of the strength of the UK pet care industry.”

 

Now firmly established as a not-to-be-missed fun evening, the 2017 PetQuip awards presentation and party will be awarding accolades to deserving winners from the pet industry on the first evening of PATS Telford  in the Ludlow Suite at the Telford International Centre on Sunday, September 24.

Ticket prices include a drinks reception, three course dinner with wine, the prestigious awards presentations and afterwards a casino which was an extremely popular entertainment last year. 

Tickets are already being sold and are available at £80 plus VAT (or only £70 plus VAT for PetQuip members). Companies can also book their own tables and invite their customers and colleagues to share the fun and networking opportunity this event provides for the industry at PATS. Telephone 01959 565995 or Pat Flynn on 07778 313623 to pay by credit card, visit www.petquip.com/awards or email info@petquip.com for more details and a booking form.

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