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Peregrine Livefoods acquires Faunalux

David Rees — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:57:36 +0000

Reptile care wholesaler Peregrine Livefoods has acquired British specialist lighting firm Faunalux. Founded in 2025, Faunalux designs lighting around animal vision and welfare, with brands and trademarks including TrueChroma Spot, Faunalux, ReptileVision and Educated by Nature. Faunalux will continue as its own premium brand within Peregrine, sitting alongside Peregrine’s existing ranges, and the TrueChroma Spot [...]

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Dutch distributor creates new B2B platform

David Rees — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:17:34 +0000

Netherlands-based pet care distributor Hofman Animal Care has launched a fully redesigned B2B platform. The new platform at www,hofmananimalcare.nl is part of a wider digital investment, which also includes a new Product Information Management (PIM) system and an updated platform for email marketing and customer communication to bring e-commerce, product information, customer data and communication [...]

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Venison blood products make UK debut

David Rees — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:17:37 +0000

New Zealand pet nutrition brand Totoniks is launching a range of venison blood products for dogs into the UK market. The UK range, which is being distributed by Karnlea, comprises Totoniks just-add-water daily food toppers and Blood Buds cold-pressed training treats. The toppers range comprises free-flowing powder blends supplied in 40g canisters, which can be [...]

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Pedigree Wholesale expands Pawtential chew range

David Rees — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:07:21 +0000

Pedigree Wholesale is expanding its Pawtential collagen chews range with two new additions. Pawtential Lamb Collagen Chews and Pawtential Collagen Doughnuts have been created to meet the growing demand for functional and more natural chew options. Lamb Collagen Chews bring a new flavour to the Pawtential range, while Collagen Doughnuts offer a distinctive shape designed [...]

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The PetFellas to bring African antelope dog treats to UK market

David Rees — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:30:03 +0000

Distributor The PetFellas has signed a new partnership with South African pet care supplier Montego Pet Nutrition, which will see the introduction of the Karoo Wild dog treat range to the UK market. Karoo Wild features sustainably sourced African antelope as its primary ingredient, offering dogs a novel protein treat that is naturally high in [...]

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Pets Choice to take over Pettex Aqautic brand

David Rees — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:31:44 +0000

Pets Choice has announced it will take-over the goodwill and pond food branding from Pettex Aquatic Ltd, following the closure of the latter business. With effect from October 1, 2026, the Pettex Aquatic range will become part of the Pets Choice family, joining a portfolio of brands that includes Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone, Vet’s [...]

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Vital Pet Group sold to new owners

David Rees — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:42:44 +0000

Paramount Retail Group has completed the sale of pet trade distributor Vital Pet Group (VPG) to SPL Group. Following completion, VPG will operate independently of Paramount Retail Group, under its new ownership at SPL, led by Tom Wang and joint managing director Richard Long, who will be responsible for the future strategy, investment and operation [...]

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Marine-themed toys expand Animal Instincts range

David Rees — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:05:57 +0000

The Animal Instincts toy range has been expanded with new collection of marine-themed items, exclusively available through Pedigree Wholesale. The Animal Instincts Sustainables: Sea Life collection features a selection of designs inspired by ocean creatures, with all toys in the range made from recycled bottles. To celebrate the launch, every independent pet retailer purchasing from [...]

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Pettex Aquatics Ltd to cease trading

David Rees — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:33:25 +0000

Family-owned pet products manufacturer and distributor Pettex Aquatics Ltd has announced that it will cease trading on 30 September 2026, bringing to a close 67 years of business. Based in Hainault, Essex, and run as a family business since the beginning, Pettex Aquatics specialises in the supply of premium aquatic gravels, decoration, pond food and [...]

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We.Pet to distribute Canadian bone broth chews

David Rees — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:32:13 +0000

Wholesaler We.Pet is bringing a chew format version of bone broth to the UK market. Made in Canada and new to the UK market, Brothies chews are made from high protein bone marrow, are naturally low in fat and contain glucosamine and collagen to support joint health and coat condition. The chews are initially available [...]

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