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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Jan- 2019 -23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Naturediet’s eco-packaging range extended
The Naturediet Feel Good range of healthy, 100 percent British made wet food for dogs has introduced a new smaller 200g pack for small breeds, available to purchase from late February. Naturediet have also recently launched their Purely range in the new eco-conscious packs. The Purely range is a simple…
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Dec- 2018 -6 DecemberManufacturers
PetLondon celebrates the best of British with new products
Pet product wholesaler and manufacturer, PetLondon, is bringing the Best of Britain to PATS 2018 with an aim to “kickstart a renewed sense of pride” as well as find its position post-Brexit. PetLondon has released a new selection of British themed clothing, toys and accessories that celebrate classic iconography across…
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4 DecemberAwards
PIF crowns its 2018 award winners
The winners of the 2018 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards were announced on 3 December at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton. Karen Pickwick, former editor of PBW News, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award; and two new Special Achievement Awards, were awarded to Matthew Hood (Marriages) and Marion Stinton (Henry…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberEvents
PATS Sandown readies for new February show date
Pet sector trade show PATS has announced its Sandown event will be moved to February next year, making it a first for the exhibition. The event will be held in the Surrey and Esher Halls at Sandown Park on Sunday 10 February and Monday 11 February with over 130 exhibitors…
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Oct- 2018 -24 OctoberAwards
Company of Animals wins Silver at the 2018 PetQuip Awards
Company of Animals has won Silver at the PetQuip awards 2018 in the ‘Marketing Project of the Year’ category. The PetQuip Awards 2018 took place during the PATS Telford trade show and brings together luminaries representing the UK and international retailer and supplier pet sector. Each year, the trade body’s…
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22 OctoberManufacturers
Independent pet shop scoops top prize in Burns awards
A Kilmarnock pet shop has won £2,500 cash in a national competition ran by Burns Pet Nutrition for the best shop window display. The independent shop, named Sommerville Feeds, has been running for over 38 years and beat off competition across the country to be crowned nationwide winners of Burns…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards
Lifetime achievement for James & Steel as Group 55 sees double win at PetQuip awards
John James from pet accessories and treats company James & Steel was given a lifetime achievement award at this year’s PetQuip Awards ceremony. The event took place at the PATS Telford trade show on 23 September and was presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip trade association manager and Amanda Sizer Barrett…
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Aug- 2018 -28 AugustAwards
Independent manufacturer announced as finalist in PetQuip Awards
An independent pet product manufacturer has been announced as a finalist in the PetQuip Awards for ‘Pet Product of the Year’. Rob Peacock’s PetWeighter bowl, features a base which can be filled with water or sand, to give it a weight of up to 13kg, meaning pets aren’t able to…
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23 AugustAwards
Poppy’s Picnic nominated for the Rural Business Awards
Raw pet food company Poppy’s Picnic has been nominated for a Rural Business Award in the Business Start-Up of the Year category. Now in its fourth year, the Rural Business Awards are the only UK-wide business awards specifically for the rural sector and is sponsored by Amazon. Representing Wiltshire in…
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Jul- 2018 -25 JulyAwards
PetQuip announces award finalists for 2018
The PetQuip Awards has announced the 39 finalists for this year’s ceremony, which is in its sixth year and will take place in autumn at the PATS Telford trade show. PetQuip’s trade association manager, Pat Flynn said; “It has been a mammoth task working with our team of experts to…
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