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- 2020 -6 AugustAwards
PetQuip Industry Awards finalists announced
PetQuip has unveiled the list of finalists for its annual Industry Awards. Judging for the awards will be carried out by an independent judging panel, including industry experts and pet retailers, on 25 August. The Silver and the Gold award winners will be announced in September in an online publication. …
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Jul- 2020 -22 JulyAwards
PetQuip Awards to support campaign for winners
The PetQuip Awards will continue to celebrate its winners through an “exciting new format” this year, after organisers for PATS Telford confirmed the event’s cancellation yesterday (21 July). The industry show, which hosts the awards, was initially set to take place between 27 September and 28 September 2020. However, the…
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20 JulyEvents
PATS Telford 2020 cancelled
The organisers of PATS Telford have confirmed that the pet trade show will no longer go ahead, following the latest guidance on conference and business events. The industry show was initially set to take place between 27 September and 28 September 2020. However, the Prime Minister’s announcement last Friday (17…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneEvents
PATS Telford readies for September event
Organisers of PATS Telford have revealed the event is “on track” to deliver its “most important show” in its 11-year history. The event is set to take place at the Telford International Centre on 27 September and 28 September in 17 weeks’ time. Organisers have confirmed additional exhibitor bookings this…
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2 JuneManufacturers
The Innocent Pet Care Company launches two new recipes
Pet treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet Care Company has launched two new recipes to its air-dried complete dog food range. Voted Best New Dog Food Products at PATS last year for the British Lamb Casserole, the air-dried food range has gone from strength to strength with retailers from the UK,…
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Mar- 2020 -25 MarchEvents
PATS supports exhibitors amid Covid-19
PATS Telford has announced that it will support exhibitors “wherever it can” with a series of marketing measures “designed to help pet product suppliers get through the challenging times ahead”. The pet industry exhibition is due to take place between 27 September and 28 September, and organisers have written to…
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10 MarchFeatures
Everyone is having fun in pet packaging, but is the party getting a little loud?
I recently went to the PATS pet industry show in Sandown, and found myself delighted and a bit overwhelmed by how vibrant and fun the category has become. It seems that everyone has gotten the memo that modern pet owners love their animals like they love their children. And as…
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Jan- 2020 -8 JanuarySponsored
Obesity: a bone to pick with pet owners
Obesity. It’s a hefty problem. According to government statistics, 64.3% of adults in the UK are either overweight or obese. With poor food choices and lack of activity being the main culprits for this shocking figure. With humans being responsible for the diets of their pets, it’s no surprise that…
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Dec- 2019 -12 DecemberAppointment
Broadreach Nature appoints new UK and international sales director
Broadreach Nature has appointed Mike Dixon as its new UK and international sales director. Whilst working for many years within the OTC Medicines and Pharmaceutical industry, Dixon brings to the team his “invaluable” experience gained and ultimately an understanding of the fundamentals required within the healthcare environment. Broadreach Nature believe…
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Sep- 2019 -12 SeptemberManufacturers
Wilsons Pet Food set to launch new Raw Frozen Range
Pet food manufacturer Wilsons Pet Food is set to launch a brand new Raw Frozen Range, with the range going live at PATS Telford 22-23 September. The Raw Frozen Range will be available in choice of standard varieties, beef hotpot, salmon medley, pork casserole, lamb tagine, chicken and vegetables and…
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