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Hayday brand signs agreement with Direct4Pet

David Rees — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:08:42 +0000

Online retailer Direct4Pet has announced a new partnership with barn hay supplier Hayday. Direct4Pet will stock and distribute the full range of HayDay’s products, which includes Tasty Timothy Hay, Sweet & Munchy Ryegrass Hay, Outstanding Oat Hay and Coarse & Crunchy Alfalfa Hay in 1kg packs, plus Moreish Meadow Hay in 1kg and 2.7kg units. [...]

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Peregrine Livefoods to host open day

David Rees — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:12:21 +0000

UK reptile wholesaler Peregrine Livefoods is to host an open day at its Essex headquarters in May. The event will take place on May 8-9, 2026, and feature exclusive on-the-day discounts and an array of new products and range expansions from the company’s catalogue of brands, including more than 120 new products from Tropical, a [...]

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Pedigree Wholesale to streamline distribution network

David Rees — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:13:43 +0000

Pedigree Wholesale is to rebalance capacity across its distribution network following an operational review. Activity at the wholesaler’s northern depot in Leeds will be transitioned into the company’s wider national network, and it will no longer operate as a standalone site. The company says the decision to consolidate and streamline its distribution network will enable [...]

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LitPet secures listing with Direct4Pet

David Rees — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:04:58 +0000

Pet supplement brand LitPet has secured a listing with veterinary-led online retailer Direct4Pet. Manufactured in the UK and based on traditional herbal Chinese medicine, the range of supplements for cats and dogs features products targeting stress relief, heart health, digestion, immunity, and overall wellbeing including Pawsitive Powder (200g), a calming supplement for dogs combining traditional [...]

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Battles and Trilanco to focus on service

David Rees — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:09:58 +0000

Pet trade suppliers Battles and Trilanco have pledged to focus on customer service as integration of the two businesses gets underway. DC Holdings (Lincoln), the parent company of Battle Hayward & Bower, acquired Trilanco last month, strengthening its position in the equine, pet and animal health markets. The combined business said that customers, distributors and [...]

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Gizzls extends WePet partnership

David Rees — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:43:58 +0000

Natural pet treat brand Gizzls is continuing its partnership with distributor We.Pet into 2026. The hand-cut baked natural treats are available in a range of flavours for both dogs and cats, including varieties for healthy bones, good gut health and fresher breath. Each bag in the ‘Treats with Benefits’ range targets its own specific area [...]

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Battles absorbs Trilanco

David Rees — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:43:24 +0000

DC Holdings (Lincoln) Ltd, the parent company of Battle Hayward & Bower Ltd, has acquired 100% of multi-category wholesaler Trilanco Limited. Family-owned and run since 1979, Trilanco is a specialist agricultural, equine and pet wholesaler working with more than 300 brand owners and more than 2,000 retailers across the UK from a purpose-built 110,000-square-foot distribution [...]

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Wellpaws joins forces with Vital Pet Group

David Rees — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:56:15 +0000

Pet brand Wellpaws has sealed a distribution deal with wholesaler Vital Pet Group. Wellpaws, which launched less than a year ago, markets a range of liquid supplements and chews with functional wellness ingredients. The new listing will enable a roll-out to the independent retail sector. Wellpaws chief executive Neil Yadolahi said: “Partnering with Vital Pet Group is a [...]

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HugglePets partners with Pedigree Wholesale

David Rees — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:11:14 +0000

Retailers can now order items from the HugglePets range through Pedigree Wholesale. The new partnership means that the HugglePets core range is now available through the national wholesaler as well as the Skye & Murphy, Legacy, and Tactical K9 collections of harnesses, coats and accessories. All applicable products continue to be supported by the supplier’s [...]

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New majority shareholder for Peregrine Livefoods

David Rees — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:22:02 +0000

George Family Investments (GFI) has acquired a majority shareholding in reptile industry wholesaler Peregrine Livefoods Ltd for an undisclosed sum. According to a company statement, the investment provides the business with additional support through experience, skills and access to capital, to support growth, development, and long-term value creation. Peregrine’s management team remains unchanged, with continuity [...]

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