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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Sep- 2016 -27 SeptemberEvents
PetQuip Awards reveal winners at sell-out event
Twenty five pet companies had good reason to celebrate at the PetQuip’s Awards Dinner & Party. On September 25, PetQuip revealed the winners in 2016’s eight awards categories. The sell-out event took place at the Ludlow Suite in the Telford International Centre, in association with PATS Telford. The awards were presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip…
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26 SeptemberEvents
PATS announces New Product Awards winners
The winners of the PATS Telford 2016 New Product Awards were announced on September 25 at the annual PATS Telford trade show in Shropshire. It was a record year for the New Product Showcase, with more than 260 items on display. The winners were chosen by a team of expert pet retail…
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23 SeptemberEvents
PIF offers free bubbly to pet businesses
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) will be offering new members a free bottle of bubbly, if they join on the PIF stand at PATS Telford on 25-26 September 2016. The pet industry trade organisation will also waive the £60 set-up fee. To celebrate the launch of its exclusive new card-processing solution,…
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20 SeptemberEvents
Bucktons and Nature’s Feast brands will showcase new products at PATS Telford
Bucktons and Nature’s Feast will be attending PATS Telford on September 25-26. The brands will showcase new products and merchandising solutions directly to the trade. Nature’s Feast recently launched a new small animal food collection. It features a range of food, treats and hay for rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, an area which represents…
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20 SeptemberEvents
Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards. The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…
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16 SeptemberIndustry News
New Biologically Appropriate ACANA Classics
New pet food, ACANA Classics, contains nourishing meat or fish proteins, sourced from farmers and fishermen who are known and trusted by the brand. The key features are 50 percent meat, one third fresh or raw meat and a variety of three meats all in whole prey ratios of meat, organs…
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16 SeptemberEvents
Scruffs® to launch new collection at PATS 2016
Pet bed specialists Scruffs® will launch a new collection of Thermal Dog Jackets, at the PATS 2016 trade show on September 25-26. Scruffs®’ group sales director Dubby Klyne said: “The Thermal series of bedding is one of our best-selling collections throughout the winter, so we’re very excited to be launching a…
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14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF launches new member benefit
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced the launch of a card-processing solution benefit available to its members. PIF has partnered with Chip & PIN Solutions and under the terms of the agreement, PIF members will not only receive discounted card payment solutions and great advice about how to get started with…
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1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
AATU launch new wet pet food
AATU is launching two brand-new ranges of wet food at PATS Telford this month. The British brand decided to expand in to wet food after receiving an overwhelming amount of requests from customers. Boasting 90 percent meat, the new wet food for dogs will come packed in the convenience of a ring-pull can and…
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Aug- 2016 -16 AugustEvents
Pet Munchies shortlisted for prestigious Product of the Year Award
UK based company, Pet Munchies has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious PetQuip ‘Product of the Year’ Award. The manufacturer produces premium, gourmet, natural dog and cat treats. The winner will be announced at the PetQuip Awards Dinner and Party on September 25, the first night of PATS Telford.…
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