Telford

Sep- 2021 -

23 September

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…

Aug- 2021 -

31 August

Events

Furr Boost to be showcased at industry events

The creators of pet hydration drink, Furr Boost, have announced that they will be taking the product on tour throughout the UK, showcasing at several industry events and festivals in the coming months. The group will begin their tour at the North East Dog Festival, before showcasing at PATs Telford,…

Mar- 2021 -

11 March

Events

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…

Jan- 2021 -

6 January

Events

AQUA 2021 opens for registration

AQUA 2021, the market-leading showcase for the UK’s water gardening and aquatics trade, is set to return to the Telford International Centre on 13 and 14 October, 2021. The trade event is expected to attract major companies in the industry. Preparations for the event are now underway and registration for…

Dec- 2020 -

23 December

Retailers

Teenager opens exotic pet shop

18-year-old Ed Scott has opened his own exotic pet shop in Oakengates, according to local paper The Shropshire Star. The shop opened last week and is reportedly “proving popular” with local customers. The business is currently in the process of requiring a license from the Telford and Wrekin council, in…

Oct- 2020 -

2 October

Events

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,…

Aug- 2020 -

13 August

Events

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…

6 August

Awards

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.…

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. …

Jul- 2020 -

22 July

Awards

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…