PATS
PATS (Pet & Aquatic Trade Show) is the UK’s leading trade exhibition for pet industry professionals, bringing together retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers from across the sector. Pet Gazette provides in-depth coverage of both the Sandown and Telford shows — including exhibitor highlights, product launches, networking opportunities, and trend insights. We report on how brands position themselves to trade buyers, new-to-market innovations, and strategic announcements made at the event. This tag is essential reading for pet businesses looking to stay connected to the UK’s core B2B pet trade showcase.
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May- 2017 -17 MayIndustry News
Ziwi welcomes survey on benefits of high meat pet diets
New Zealand pet food brand, Ziwi, has welcomed new research that backs high meat content diets for dogs. Ziwi (formerly called ZiwiPeak) says new independent research which shows that feeding dogs a high meat diet delivers health benefits. The New Zealand study undertaken by AgResearch and Massey University found a…
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Apr- 2017 -26 AprilCurrent Affairs
The Dog Treat Company (DTC) debuts at NEC’s Farm Shop & Deli Show
On April, 24-26, The Dog Treat Company (DTC) attended the NEC’s influential fine food exhibition. The farm shop & deli show, which features human food, also showcased DTC’s distinct dog treats and branded pouches. DCT recently moved into a purpose-built pet treat bakery on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The firm…
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10 AprilCompany Profile
Dorwest
Dorwest celebrates nearly seventy years within the pet sector Dorwest is passionate about keeping dogs and cats healthy. The family-run company produces its own range of dietary supplements and homoeopathic products. It’s the only manufacturer of herbal medicines authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. Managing director, Jo Boughton-White, is the proud…
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10 AprilCompany Profile
Mutneys
Salon-standard grooming products from a family firm For more than two decades, Mutneys has been manufacturing bio-degradable, eco-friendly pet shampoos and conditioners. Its products are developed in working grooming salons and manufactured and bottled in the UK. Family Business Jamie and Stephanie Roberts founded their business in 1995. Originally called…
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10 AprilCompany Profile
Queezibics
Queezibics, the ginger biscuit that helps pets and their owners with travel sickness Starting from a simple idea, Queezibics has continued to grow since its pet-industry launch last year. The product, a ginger biscuit for travel sickness began life as an idea for humans, but quickly moved into the dog…
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6 AprilCurrent Affairs
British exhibitors share their Global Pet Expo success
Many UK exhibitors to Global Pet Expo have reported a successful show. The event was held in March 2017, in Orlando, Florida. The innovative products shown by the UK exhibitors participating in the group organised by the PetQuip association attracted a wide audience from worldwide markets. Regular exhibitor Hilton Herbs received interest from…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Natures Menu adds to senior team
Natures Menu has strengthened its senior team with the addition of a number of appointments to the management team. James Langan takes up role as commercial director, Dawn Spiby as marketing director and Richard Franklin as production manager. James has an extensive career within FMCG at board level and is…
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29 MarchCurrent Affairs
Little BigPaw launches premium complete wet food for dogs
UK pet food brand, Little BigPaw has launched a brand new, premium complete wet food for dogs. In March 2017, the company also exhibiting for the first time at both Crufts and PATS Sandown. PATS Sandown was a busy and extremely positive couple of days for the Little BigPaw, who…
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29 MarchAwards
Entries opened for PetQuip Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for PetQuip Awards 2017. Attendees at the popular event, now in its fifth year, will see awards presented to deserving winners from the pet industry on the first evening of PATS Telford at a gala dinner and party on Sunday 24 September 2017. Commenting on…
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23 MarchCurrent Affairs
PATS sees a rise in visitors
PATS Sandown has received a three percent rise in the number of visitors this year. A total of 1,917 retailers and buyers visited the show, representing an increase on the number who attended PATS Sandown 2016. Natures Menu’s Peter Roy said his company had experienced a brilliant show, selling over…
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