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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Mar- 2017 -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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22 MarchAwards
New pet products scoop up awards
A team of expert pet retail judges have chosen the winners of the PATS Sandown 2017 New Product Awards. Over 200 new products were entered for consideration. The judging took place on March 21 2017. Decisions took into account a number of guideline criteria such as product innovation, design, quality, packaging and value…
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21 MarchCurrent Affairs
Freezer giveaway at PATS with Natures Menu
Raw pet food expert, Natures Menu, is giving away exclusive free freezers worth £495 at the PATS Sandown trade show in Surrey. Retailers simply have to visit the Natures Menu stand to place an order worth £250 or more to qualify for a free freezer delivered alongside their order. Not…
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17 MarchCurrent Affairs
Benyfit Natural launches new ‘Mini’ recipes at PATS
Raw food specialist Benyfit Natural has announced the launch of its all-new Benyfit Mini Range exclusively at PATS Sandown in Surrey on March 21 -22. Based on their existing ranges, Benyfit Natural’s Mini’s combine appropriate amounts of animal protein, vegetables and botanicals in one complete recipe. Benyfit Natual only uses the…
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13 MarchCurrent Affairs
New trade website for Pooch & Mutt
Pooch & Mutt has launched a new website service that allows independent trade customers to shop online. The service update allows direct order purchases at trade prices, with an express 48 hour delivery service. New features of the site include the ability to ‘tag’ both new and existing stockists as…
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13 MarchEvents
Crufts is a winner for Forthglade
Crufts was a huge success, Devon-based Forthglade has claimed. The pet food company gave over 3000 meals to pet owners for their dog’s to sample for dinner. “Crufts certainly felt busier this year” said Gerard Lovell, Joint MD of Forthglade. “It was great to note a far higher level of awareness…
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10 MarchIndustry News
BSB Products attends PATS Sandown
BSB Products, the distributor Carnilove dog and cat foods and Intersand Odourlock cat litter, will be attending PATS Sandown 2017 on March 21-22. Carnilove is one of very few foods to be completely grain and potato-free, with 70 percent wild-origin meats (75 percent in cat). Intersand Odourlock, due to its…
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8 MarchIndustry News
Dog Rocks rebrands as Podium Pet Products
Dog Rocks UK Distribution Ltd. has rebranded as ‘Podium Pet Products’. The name change reflects the company’s broader ambition and commitment to growth within international pet markets. CEO Carina Evans said: “Our overarching brand – Podium Pet Products – allows us to strengthen our portfolio and emphasise our commitment to…
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3 MarchCurrent Affairs
PetQuip takes record number of British exhibitors to Zoomark 2017
A record number of pet product suppliers will exhibit in the PetQuip trade association’s group at Zoomark 2017. The group comprises 23 companies in the British pavilion (Hall 22) and five companies exhibiting independently in other halls of the show. Since PetQuip first organised the British pavilion at the…
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Feb- 2017 -17 FebruaryProducts
Collarways releases new dog toy
Collarways will be launching Qwizl – the latest toy in West Paw Designs’ Zogoflex range – at PATS Sandown in March. Qwizl™ is a durable and challenging dog toy that extends the life of treats such as dental chews but can also be used for all types of tasty morsels. A…
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