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Arden Grange founder receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Wendy Stephens, who launched Arden Grange in 1981 with her late husband Graham, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. She received her prize from Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden at the recent Pet Industry Awards...

Award-winning Natures Menu gets ready to launch Country Hunter range...voted Best New Product at PATS

The countdown is on for the launch of the new award winning range of products from Natures Menu. The range to be known as Country Hunter range of products will be available to order from December 2...

Free ‘Going Global’ workshop boosts packed PetQuip ‘export potential’ programme

Buyers from the US, Ireland, Scandinavia, Spain, Holland and the Middle East will be at the next PetQuip Meet the Buyers event at Lea Marston Hotel, Sutton Coldfield on November 14...

Tetra puts the spotlight on aquariums

Tetra, the leader in fish foods, treatments and equipment, has launched two new and very different aquariums, emphasising the untapped market potential in this sector...

Seahorse Atlantic's Kelp Care passes clinical trial

Irish pet company Seahorse Atlantic underwent a 60-day clinical trial of its innovative Kelp Care and pass with flying colours...

Lily's Kitchen launches limited edition Christmas range

Lily’s Kitchen, the natural and organic pet food brand, has this year made an exclusive range of Christmas treats for cats and dogs...

Pet Industry Forum voted an 'overwhelming' success

The Pet Industry Forum, packed with a heavyweight line-up of speakers and topics, has been given the thumbs-up by delegates who attended the inaugural event...

Trade body urges pet shops to train staff

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association says now is a good time to think about staff training as the annual pet shop licensing inspection comes around...

Ancol launches Viva – a new breed of extendable dog lead

Pet accessories expert Ancol has launched Viva – its first ever extendable dog lead. Made from super strong nylon, the retractable tape lead extends up to five metres, giving dogs freedom while the owner remains in control...

Designer wedding dresses worth £50,000 donated to the PDSA

Pet charity PDSA has unveiled its annual list of amazing charity store donations with designing wedding dresses worth £50,000 being the most popular item...

MPM Products seeks £50 million funding

Pet food manufacturer MPM Products, producer of the Applaws range of products, has appointed advisers to seek additional funding as it targets sales of £50m within two years...

Fluval launches complete care range

Fluval has extended its reach into the consumables market, with a brand new range of fish foods and water treatments...

If you haven't seen the PATS video here's your chance

A film on PATS Harrogate, which captures the reaction of exhibitors and visitors to the leading UK trade show, is now available to view. So if you're thinking of exhibiting at PATS Sandown in March make sure you watch the film first...

Pet Trade News

Smallest and biggest dog breeds takes UK's tallest and shortest men for a walk

The dog for you is not always the one you think, says the Kennel Club, ahead of its Discover Dogs event. Statistics reveal people are following fashion and not doing their research...

Police appeal after £20,000 burglary at Cumbrian pet shop

Thieves stole a range of high value pet products from a Penrith pet and equestrian store, costing the owners thousands of pounds...

Pedigree Wholesale launch new company brochure

The new 16-page Pedigree Wholesale brochure gives both existing and potential new customers an all-inclusive introduction to the company in conjunction with its comprehensive range of products...

Car smash woe for crime-hit Leeds pet shop

A crime-plagued Leeds pet shop boss has been left counting the cost again after a car smashed into her business...

Launch of the first Kennel Club Breed Rescue calendar

The first Kennel Club Breed Rescue calendar is being launched at Discover Dogs on November 9 to celebrate purebred rescue dogs and raise money for the Kennel Club Charitable Trust...

Rosewood distribute Starmark branded products in the UK

Rosewood Pet Products now has exclusive distribution of all products under the Starmark brand in the UK...

Interpet turns up the heat with new slim-line heater

The heating of small aquariums is set to be revolutionised by the launch of Interpet’s Nano Delta Mini heater. The unique slim design of this small aquarium heater is the latest in the company's indoor aquatic innovations...

First CaniX World Championships a howling success

This year’s CSJ CanineMax held at Pembrey Country Park included the inaugural CaniX World Championships...

Second success for dog groomer Mike

Mike Wildman secured his second Best in Show win in a year at the British Dog Grooming Championships at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground...

New Superfish Aquarium Products Brochure now available

A new Aquarium catalogue is now available for the popular Superfish brand...

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