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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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustManufacturers
Pedigree partnership to extend Karnlea reach
Karnlea Bone Broth has joined forces with Pedigree Wholesale to further extend opportunities for independent pet retailers to stock its products. Retailers will now be able to order through Pedigree Wholesale or continue to order direct from Karnlea. The brand will also feature on Pedigree Wholesale’s stand at PATS Telford…
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Oct- 2021 -25 OctoberManufacturers
Bugalugs secures Just for Pets listing
Pet grooming brand Bugalugs has secured its first major listing at Just for Pets. Following the move, the brand will be stocked across all 18 Just for Pets stores across the UK, as well as online under the ‘Best of British’ pledge. In addition, listings at new Just for Pets…
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18 OctoberIndustry News
Walker and Drake reaches finals of PIF start-up award
Walker and Drake has made the finals of both the PetQuip and Pet Industry Federation Awards. The company was launched back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic by business partners Richard Grant, David Taylor and Tim Matthews. Since then, sales of their cold-pressed food and treats have soared…
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Sep- 2021 -23 SeptemberManufacturers
Soopa unveils new Christmas look
Soopa has redesigned its popular Christmas selection box with a brand new look! The new selection box includes dental sticks and healthy bites in a popular festive flavour of Cranberry and Sweet potato, which is “bursting with natural flavours to keep dogs happy and healthy”. They are 100% plant-based, hypoallergenic…
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21 SeptemberIndustry News
Bamboodles sales hit 50,000 units, offers Free samples to anyone who hasn’t tried them yet
Due to the success of the Bamboodles range Pet Trade Innovations are offering a free sample to any pet shop wanting to try the product. They are exhibiting at the upcoming PATS show and will be giving away free samples to anyone who wants them. If you aren’t attending the…
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Mar- 2021 -11 MarchEvents
PATS Sandown 2021 cancelled
PATS Sandown, the UK’s spring pet industry exhibition, will no longer take place due to ongoing government restrictions. The event was set to take place on 11 and 12 May 2021, but will now no longer happen following the prime minister’s announcement that indoor events will not be allowed until…
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Nov- 2020 -19 NovemberIndustry News
Earth Animal’s ‘festive chew’ wins two awards
Pet food company Earth Animal has won two awards for the creation of its limited-edition festive dog chew entitled ‘The Feast’. The product, which is made up of six ingredients, including brown rice flour, organic eggs, olive oil, pineapple stem, banana and vegetable gelatine, initially won the ‘New Product Award’…
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Oct- 2020 -2 OctoberEvents
New dates for PATS Sandown 2021 announced
Organisers of PATS Sandown have announced that the show will be moving to a new date in 2021. The two-day trade event, which was originally set to take place on 14 February and 15 February, will now be held on 11 May and 12 May at Sandown Park, Surrey. Meanwhile,…
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustEvents
PATS Telford launches new initiative
PATS Telford has announced the launch of a new initiative that aims to “bring buyers and sellers together” online. The launch follows news that the trade show would no longer go ahead in light of ongoing coronavirus-related restrictions. Following its cancellation, the PATS Telford Forum will now take place on…
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6 AugustAwards
PATS New Product Awards to go ahead
Organisers of PATS Telford have announced that its New Product Awards will go ahead this year, despite the cancellation of PATS Telford that was due to take place this September. The awards provide an opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers to showcase new launches to retailers and buyers across the UK.…
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