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.

Oct- 2016 -

6 October

Events

SureFeed® Sealed Pet Bowl ‘highly commended’ at awards event

SureFlap® has been ‘highly commended’ in the Product Innovation of the Year category at the PetQuip Awards. The multi award-winning pet product specialist gained recognition for its innovative pet feeder, the SureFeed® Sealed Pet Bowl. The company was presented with the award at a special party for the pet industry on the first…
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Sep- 2016 -

27 September

Events

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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21 September

Events

British companies can get cash for exhibiting at Global Pet Expo

The PetQuip association has secured cash grants for British companies at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida in March 2017. The trade organisation has announced that eligible British exhibitors will receive an attractive package. Grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department for International Trade (DIT) Tradeshow Access Programme…
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12 September

Current Affairs

PetQuip and URICA offer members debt-free access to cash

URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered with Gardenex and its pet division, PetQuip, to offer businesses access to cash. PetQuip, a trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of petcare goods and services, has announced that its members will run no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late…
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Aug- 2016 -

16 August

Events

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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11 August

Events

PetQuip names 2016 awards finalists

Who will win the prestigious PetQuip Awards 2016? We’re one step closer to finding out. The international trade association of pet equipment suppliers has released the names of its finalists. The winners will be revealed on September 25th at the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford. The awards themselves are in association with PATS Telford…
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Jul- 2016 -

15 July

Events

GIMA award winners announced

Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which saw manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…
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8 July

Editorial

What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?

Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and asking ‘what’s going to happen next?’ The pet trade is no exception. Following a vote on June 23, 51.9 percent of voters within the UK chose to leave the European Union.…
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Jun- 2016 -

24 June

Current Affairs

PetQuip: British petcare exports will ‘continue to increase’ following EU vote

Following the UK vote to leave the EU, trade association PetQuip has issued the following statement: Amanda Sizer Barrett, MBE, Director General of the PetQuip and Gardenex associations said: “Now that the British public has made its decision regarding European Union membership, the PetQuip and Gardenex associations will continue to work hard…
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22 June

Current Affairs

The EU Referendum and what it means for you

We’ve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On Thursday 23 June the UK will decide whether it chooses to remain in the European Union or whether it leaves. In 1975, Britain held a referendum shortly after joining the…
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