Telford

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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Aquatic firms see boost during lockdown

The UK’s aquatics industry has reportedly been “boosted” by a rise in popularity of garden ponds during the nationwide lockdown. According to the organisers of Aqua 2021, more households have looked to build a wildlife or fishpond in the garden during lockdown, which has “proved good for business” for Aqua…

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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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Raw pet food store opens its doors

A new store that specialises in raw pet food has today opened its doors in Telford today (1 June). Plans to open Roxy’s Raw Foods had initially been formed pre-Covid by owners Keith Murray and Ros Crocker, who have now opened the site in Wombridge Road Shopping Centre, Trench.  According…

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Planning begins for AQUA 2021

Planning for AQUA 2021 is reportedly underway, with exhibiting companies booking their stand for the biennial event next year. The exhibition, which is set to take place in October 2021, will be a “crucial event” in the aquatics and water gardening industry, according to UK and international suppliers and retailers.…

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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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‘Pet passport’ launched at Shropshire hospitals

An innovative new ‘passport’ which enables patients who are at the end of life to spend precious time with their pets is being launched in Shropshire’s acute hospitals Relatives can show the passport, which is filled in beforehand by the End of Life Care (EOLC) team, on arriving at hospital,…

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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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PATS to launch new sustainability initiatives

PATS has announced two new sustainability initiatives, which will appear at the Telford show later this month (September). There is to be a new prize for the most sustainable or ecologically friendly product submitted to the exhibition’s New Product Showcase, called the Green New Product Award. The Green New Product…

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Marriage’s Specialist Foods reveals new Honeyfield’s Wild Bird Products

We have had a busy 12 months here at Honeyfield’s and our latest brochure has doubled in size. It features 50 new products covering a variety of foods, treats, feeders, and bird tables. Let us introduce you to some of our exciting new products. New 5kg Bag Size Honeyfield’s wild…

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