PetQuip

This coverage focuses on PetQuip, the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of pet products, and its role in supporting the petcare industry. Pet Gazette reports on PetQuip’s export initiatives, trade missions, industry awards, and market insights, as well as its advocacy on behalf of members. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with updates on opportunities for international growth, networking, and industry recognition through PetQuip’s programmes and events.

Sep- 2021 -

28 September

Awards

Just for Pets named best Pet Retailer at industry awards

Just for Pets has been named as PetQuip’s UK Pet Retailer of the year 2021, having first won the award in 2019. The group, which operates 18 pet stores around England and has a new website, said it has made “significant investments” into its stores and team members. It has…
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Mar- 2021 -

1 March

Trade Organisations

PetQuip to reward outstanding achievements during Covid

The PetQuip Awards 2021 are set to reward outstanding achievements within the pet industry during the pandemic. The international trade association of pet equipment supplier’s annual award show will recognise two new categories – ‘Innovation in Lockdown’ and ‘Community Projects During a Crisis’. Both awards are open to everyone in…
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Jan- 2021 -

4 January

Current Affairs

PetQuip launches guidance following Brexit trade deal

Following the announcement of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which has been reached following discussions between the UK and the EU, PetQuip organisers have launched a guidance initiative to help UK companies “navigate their way” around new trading rules. The association, alongside Gardenex and the Commercial Horticultural Association…
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Dec- 2020 -

10 December

Current Affairs

PetQuip webinar delivers advice for UK exporters ahead of Brexit

A webinar for UK exporters has been organised by PetQuip, Gardenex and the Commercial Horticultural Association in a bid to provide “invaluable” insight into how they should be preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period. The webinar reportedly gave companies the latest information on the steps that exporters…
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Oct- 2020 -

15 October

Trade Organisations

Covid and Brexit concerns see Petquip membership rise

Petquip has seen an increase in membership from companies which are concerned about uncertainty resulting from the UK’s transition from the EU and further Covid-19 restrictions. The trade association’s sister organisations, Gardenex and the Commercial Horticulture Association, have also seen a membership rise; all three being part of Federation of…
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2 October

Events

Petquip reveals 2020 Awards winners

Petquip, the international trade association of pet equipment, has revealed the winners of its 2020 Awards. For the 2020 Awards, the organisation handed out Gold Awards to nine companies, with eight receiving Silvers and six picking up the Highly Commended accolade. Winners included ChickenGuard, winning Gold for Exporter of the…
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Sep- 2020 -

9 September

Coronavirus

PetQuip welcomes support measures for UK trade

PetQuip has welcomed a series of new government measures to help boost exports as UK businesses look to recover from the pandemic. The measures were announced yesterday (8 September) by exports minister, Graham Stuart MP, and are set to offer immediate support to companies by ensuring specialists provide advice on…
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Aug- 2020 -

18 August

Regulation

PetQuip publishes updated A-Z guide on exporting

PetQuip and Gardenex have published the latest edition of their ‘A-Z Guide to Exporting’, which is now available exclusively for their members. The newly published 95-page guide is a comprehensive resource of exporting information, advice and practical tips, containing over 400 links to websites which provide detailed information on all…
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6 August

Awards

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 -

31 July

Events

PetQuip supports Interzoo exhibitors

PetQuip has unveiled its new measures of support for British exhibitors who were due to promote their businesses at Interzoo, which has now been rescheduled for next year. In its latest update, PetQuip announced it has also started planning procedures for the rescheduled Interzoo, which will now take place in…
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