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American firm to acquire majority stake in Trixie

David Rees — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:10 +0000

US-based Central Garden & Pet Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in European pet accessories and snack supplier Trixie. Central, based in Walnut Creek, California, owns a wide portfolio of brands in the pet care, gardening and pest control sectors, including aquatic, wild bird and small animal lines, plus [...]

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Entries open for PATS New Product Awards

David Rees — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:14:16 +0000

Entries are now officially open for the PATS 2026 New Product Showcase and Awards. Exhibitors at are being encouraged to enter their latest product launches into the programme, and this year’s Showcase is expected to feature a record number of exciting new products from across the pet and aquatics industry. Sponsored by Leopard Co and [...]

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Many dog and cat owners failing to understand nutritional needs, says survey

David Rees — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:12:22 +0000

One in four UK dog and cat owners have either never reviewed their pet’s food or cannot remember the last time they checked it was still meeting their needs, according to new research from Pets at Home. Based on an estimated population of 13.5 million UK dog and cat owning households, that equates to 3.4 million owners, [...]

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PATS 2026 to include retailer sessions in expanded Grooming Zone

David Rees — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:11:23 +0000

Trade exhibition PATS will feature an expanded Grooming Zone for 2026, including new retailer-focused sessions. Delivered in partnership with the British Isles Grooming Association (BIGA), the dedicated Grooming Zone will bring together some of the UK’s leading professional groomers to share their knowledge, techniques and industry expertise. Alongside live grooming demonstrations, BIGA will host a [...]

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PIF to coordinate export opportunities at US trade shows

David Rees — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:37:26 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is bidding to help UK pet businesses explore the US market through a presence at two international trade shows. PIF will lead a supported UK delegation to SuperZoo in Las Vegas next month, as well as a dedicated UK pavilion at Global Pet Expo in Orlando in March 2027. At [...]

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The Innocent Hound unveils new packaging for complete food range

David Rees — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:35:36 +0000

Manufacturer The Innocent Hound has given its 70% Original Complete Food range a new look. The packaging refresh is designed to make use of strong colours in order to create a more eye-catching and impactful display for retailers, and to align the range with the company’s other food and treat lines. The updated range includes [...]

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DOG and Just for Pets to champion British manufacturers

David Rees — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:22:43 +0000

Retailer Just for Pets and sister brand DOG have launched a new initiative to champion British-made pet products. The retail group is reaching out to independent workshops and skilled craftspeople to help shine a spotlight on British manufacturing. The DOG brand is already built around UK production, with leather collars and leads handcrafted in the [...]

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Nestlé Purina to build new wet food factory in Italy

David Rees — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:20:56 +0000

Nestlé Purina is to invest CHF 520 million (£478m) in a new factory in Italy to expand production of pet food. The facility in Mantova will combine a plant producing super-premium wet pet food for cats and dogs with a high-tech logistics hub serving Purina as well as other Nestlé brands. The investment will bring the number of Purina production sites in Europe to 15. Petcare now accounts for 29% of Nestlé sales in Zone [...]

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Assisi Pet Care acquires Forthglade business

David Rees — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:23:08 +0000

Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has been acquired by Assisi Pet Care. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Okehampton, Devon, Forthglade has its own manufacturing facility and specialises in minimally processed wet and dry dog food and natural treats. The majority owner of Forthglade was formerly the European private equity firm IK Partners. The acquisition means [...]

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UK pet store offering robot dogs for sale

David Rees — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:41:21 +0000

An innovative pet business in Birmingham is branching out with a brand-new product category – robot dogs. Pets Villa is the first pet retailer in the UK to sell the AGIBOT D1, a quadruped robot from AGIBOT (Zhiyuan Robotics), one of the world’s leading embodied-AI robotics companies. The joystick-controlled D1 has a 3.5 m/s top [...]

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