PetQuip Awards 2024 – The Finalists

The Finalists Monday 30 September 2024 Telford International Centre

Rewarding outstanding achievements

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DISCOVER THE 2024 PETQUIP aWARDS finalists

Welcome to our finalists’ book, where we reveal the finalist companies and products for the 2024 PetQuip Awards. The winners will be announced at the PetQuip awards dinner on 30 September, taking place alongside PATS at Telford International Centre.

The 15 awards include categories for product, marketing, retailers, suppliers, sustainability and individual achievement. New categories for this year include rising star, employee of the year and best trade marketing campaign.

“The pet trade naturally attracts innovation and creativity, reflected by the exceptional standard of entries to the awards this year. Our panel of judges will have a tough task to select the winners,” said Susan Fairley, Trade Federation Manager for PetQuip.

“We are particularly delighted with the response to our new categories which highlight individuals: rising star and employee of the year. Alongside Lifetime Achievement, these awards recognise HEADLINE SPONSOR

the exceptional talent of some very special people and their contribution to this incredible industry.”

The entries have been shortlisted to the finalists we list here. They will be judged by an independent panel of retailers, consultants and marketing specialists in late August. The winners will be announced at the PetQuip industry awards dinner on 30 September, the second day of PATS. The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by a table service dinner and entertainment.

“The awards dinner is always a great evening of networking between manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. While winning an award is of course a massive accolade, we hope that everyone in the trade can enjoy the evening and celebrate their teams’ contributions to this amazing sector,” added Amanda Sizer Barrett, Director General, PetQuip.

PetQuip Awards 2024 are sponsored by:

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Award categories Supplier of the year Business service of the year Most promising new starter business : sponsored by Interzoo Best product: food/treats Best product: healthcare/grooming Best product: accessories/technical Sustainability award: sponsored by CIPS UK retailer of the year: multiple UK retailer of the year: independent International retailer/distributor of the year: sponsored by PATS Best trade marketing campaign: sponsored by PBW

Rising star: sponsored by Noble Futures Employee of the year Theresa Swann exporter of the year : sponsored by Group55 Lifetime achievement petquip.com

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PETQUIP AWARDS 2024 From our headline sponsor Leopard Co

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PETQUIP AWARDS FINALISTS!

As a marketing and communications consultancy we love shining the spotlight on the brands and companies we work with! So it’s an honour to be in such great company with some of the best brands and products in the pet sector and see you step into the spotlight as finalists at this year’s PetQuip Awards.

As headline sponsor, we are pleased to play our part in supporting the pet industry’s award winning work and to put all PetQuip Award finalists in the spotlight. In particular we welcome you to get caught on camera on the night and share your celebration poses in our photobooth!

At Leopard Co we’ve been working with a host of great pet brands for over a decade so as this year’s PetQuip Awards’ headline sponsor we’re looking forward to seeing some of our old pet sector pals as well as making some new fur-iends!

And don’t forget to share your success on social media in the run up to the awards dinner!

We’ll be live tweeting and social posting using #PetQuipAwards2024, so we look forward to seeing you all in the spotlight on stage, in the photobooth and on social media.

Leopard Co has been created by two wellknown marketing agencies – spottydog communications and Big Cat marketing – joining forces. Together we’ve significant experience working in the pet sector for years and are particularly proud of our award-winning work with Earth Animal, Pedigree Wholesale, Pit Pat Pet, Autarky and Arden Grange. If you’d like to find out more about the work we do, we’d love to take you a walkies through our campaigns – you can find us during PATS on the PetQuip Business Lounge stand P35.

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Congratulations to all finalists from all at Leopard Co, see you on 30 September.

Rachel Roberts Co-CEO Leopard Co

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Delivering best of breed marketing communications in the pet sector Over the last decade we’re proud to have worked with a host of pet sector brands including:

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BUSINESS SERVICE OF THE YEAR The Animal Talent Four Paws Groom School Copdock Mill K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training Ant Antics Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding Associated Veterinary Services NutriFusion

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR TRIXIE UK Pet Products Ltd Proflax Superfood Supplements J&K Aquatics Ltd Brambles Pet and Wildlife Pedigree Wholesale Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd Harvest Pet Products Ltd Whitebridge Pet Brands Pet Trade Innovations Ltd Pets Love Scruffs PowAir Nature Ltd HugglePets Glowcroft Contract Packing Buitelaar Food Ltd Nutriment Natures Pet Products We.pet Independent Wholesale Burns Pet Nutrition NutriFusion Furr Boost

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD (Sponsored by CIPS) Stix and Co Simply2 Pet Products Earth Rated Pets Love Scruffs Pawionic Kompact9 Ant Antics Antler Chew Wholesale Ltd Benevo Burns Pet Nutrition The EasyEat Company Xparkles Pawd Drinks Beco Earth Animal Furr Boost Henry Wag

MOST PROMISING NEW STARTER BUSINESS (Sponsored by Interzoo) The Muzzle Movement Fell Dog POOZ Imaginelles Pipsbootique Pawionic Tippaws Inventor Cat Pet Trust UK Wonderful World of Treats Pawer Water Our Pet Village Ltd The EasyEat Company Xparkles AniVatio Natures Pet Products Pawd Drinks Gizzls 6 PetQuip Awards 2024

BEST TRADE MARKETING CAMPAIGN (Sponsored by PBW) My Anxious Dog Brambles Pet and Wildlife Frozzys Pawsome Paws Boutique

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Finalists OUR WELL-DESERVED FINALISTS IN 2024

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR Accessories & Technical DotDotPet Fell Dog West Paw (2 products) Pets Love Scruffs Pipsbootique Inventor Cat Hurtta Trinkety Paws ROGZ Pup & Kit (2 products) The EasyEat Company Xparkles DogSpace Brightkins Company of Animals (2 products) Pawdaw of London ( 2 products) Play9 Poorly Paws MAXX Medical Pet Care

VETIQ Angelcare Corporate UK Ltd Pawd Drinks ADM White Label Pet Supplements Woof and Brew PRODUCT OF THE YEAR Food & Treats DotDotPet Vitalin Felight Webbox Wonderful World of Treats Pup Ice Pets Love Scruffs Betty Miller Brambles Pet and Wildlife Dog & Bond Earthz Pet(3 products) Nobblys Cooper & Co Wild Antler Antler Chew Petface Whitebridge Pet Brands (4 products) Dougie’s Pets Burns Pet Nutrition HugglePets RIO Happy ring Frozzys VETIQ Harvest Pet Products Ltd Dr Veneta Earth Animal Gizzls (2 products) Furr Boost Pawer Water JR Pet Products Ltd

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR Healthcare & Grooming DotDotPet Pawionic (2 products) POOZ The Holistic Hound GHS Direct Inventor Cat TropiClean Buddycare VetBox PowAir Nature Ltd Pawer Water Charlie The Vet Ltd NT Labs DUGV UK AniVatio

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Finalists OUR WELL-DESERVED FINALISTS IN 2024

Product finalists

UK RETAILER OF THE YEAR INDEPENDENT Joywyns Pet & Country Wildwood Pets Ltd Pickles Pet Pantry Woofles VetBox Ltd Ant Antics Inventor Cat Doodledales Our Pet Village Ltd Trusty Pet Supplies Tug-E-Nuff Marshalls Pet Food Store Play9

ACCESSORIES & TECHNICAL DotDotPet – Eco Dog Towels Fell Dog – Drench Collar & Lead West Paw– Dog’s Best Friend Game™ ; Feast Mat™ Pets Love Scruffs – Scruffs’ Boucle Box Beds Pipsbootique – Anti-panic dog snood

RISING STAR (Sponsored by Noble Futures) Clara Hewson – The Muzzle Movement Sophie Perry – iPET Network Felix Robinson – Pet Trust UK Sophie Chesman – Pawsome Paws Boutique EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Liane Avery – Pet Trade Innovations Michelle Williams – Associated Veterinary Services Charmain Cane – We.pet Independent Wholesale Sara Mendana – Associated Veterinary Services Daniel Barta – Associated Veterinary Services THERESA SWANN EXPORTER OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Group55) Pets Love Scruffs Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd Burns Pet Nutrition LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD To be announced at the PetQuip Awards dinner on 30th September

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Inventor Cat – Dental Wand Hurtta – The Mudventure Reflective Coat Trinkety Paws – Waterproof Biothane Handsfree Training Lead ROGZ – Cat Safety Release Collar Pup & Kit – PetNest; PetProtector® The EasyEat Company – The EasyEat Feeder Xparkles – Xparkles DogSpace – King Mommy+ Puppy Pen: Brightkins – Tough & Tumble Treat Dispensers Company of Animals – The Halti Anatomy collection; INVISA Pawdaw of London – Super-absorbent sofa throw/dog blanket; Luxury Paw Towels Play9 – The Roolo® Poorly Paws – Canine First Aid Kit MAXX Medical Pet Care – MAXX Recovery Suit for Pets

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Product finalists (continued)

FOOD/TREATS DotDotPet – Multifit Cat and Dog Wellness treats Vitalin – Vitalin Collection Felight – 100% Natural Wheat Pellet Cat Litter

Dr Veneta – Dr Veneta Freeze-dried food

Webbox – Cat nip Sticks and Licks

Earth Animal – No-Hide chew

Wonderful World of Treats – Wonderful World of Treats collection

Furr Boost –Furr Boost

Pup Ice – Pup Ice Pets Love Scruffs – Scruffs’ Reactive Glaze Bowls

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Betty Miller – Betty Miller’s Salmon and Dill Mini Paws

HEALTHCARE & ANIMAL GROOMING

Brambles Pet and Wildlife – Brambles Semi-Moist Hedgehog Food

Pawer Water – Pawer Water

DotDotPet – DotDotPet’s shampoos: Shine Bright fragrance

Dog & Bond – Doggy Ice-Cream Mix Earthz Pet – Biotic Advanced Health Formula; Natural Health Topper; Boost Air Dried Functional Jerky Treats; Nobblys – Nobblys Mint Tough Brush

Pawionic – Pawionic; Grooming Harness POOZ – POOZ The Holistic Hound – Don’t Bug Me GHS Direct – Vira-Care Inventor Cat – Dental Wand

Cooper & Co – Cooper Biscuits Wild Antler – Wild Antler’s Raw Venison Dog Food Enriched with Antler Powder Antler Chew – Antler Chew

TropiClean – TropiClean Watermelon Refreshing 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner Buddycare – Buddycare conditioners VetBox – VetBox

Petface – The Dog Deli Fish Treats

PowAir Nature Ltd – The PowAir Pet Stain & Odour Destroyer Kit

Whitebridge Pet Brands – Born Carnivore; Schesir Functions Digestive Topper; Special range; Schesir Baby range

Pawer Water – Pawer Water Charlie The Vet Ltd – Antiseptic Wound and Skin Care

Dougie’s Pets – Dougie’s Pure Veg Blocks

NT Labs – NT Labs AxoCure Medicinal Bath

Burns Pet Nutrition – Dry food range for cats

DUGV UK – Flee Pesticide Free Flea Spray

HugglePets – Bubbly Tails shampoo

AniVatio – AniVatio’s ProJoint

Gizzls – Dental Dazzle; Happy Gut

VETIQ – VETIQ Serene Calming Ointment

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Frozzys – Frozzys HAPPY GUT Softbakes

Pawd Drinks – PAWD DRINKS

VETIQ – VETIQ Healthy Bites Serene Calming Treats Harvest Pet Products Ltd –Premium range of Suet products for Wild Birds

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ADM White Label Pet Supplements – Soft chews and supplement powder sachets Woof and Brew – Herbal blended tonics

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PAW-FECT GOOD CAUSE FOR PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THE PETQUIP AWARDS Did you know that every product entered into the PetQuip Awards is scrutinised by our expert judging panel at our judging event in August?

Once the judging activity is complete it’s important to do what we can to make sure products can find their way to the pets they were created for.

This year, that’s where our headline sponsor Leopard Co has stepped in, helping to collect the hundreds of products following our judging event in Kent and delivering them to pet charity Birmingham Dog’s Home. The products will be used either to offer to pets under their care, or as prizes as part of fundraising activity undertaken by Birmingham Dogs Home.

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supported Birmingham Dogs Home for over five years, so when we heard there was the opportunity to help get products participating in the PetQuip Awards to be donated to the charity we were only too pleased to fund the logistics and make the connection to Birmingham Dogs Home.”

Fi Harrison, Head of Fundraising & Communications at Birmingham Dogs Home comments: “We hugely appreciate the donation of products given by all companies who have participated in the PetQuip Awards, and we hope knowing that they will be used by pets in need or help to raise the valuable funds needed to care for the 2,500 dogs we care for each year will be great news. We wish all companies who have participated in this year’s PetQuip Awards every success, but the feedback from our dogs and the team here at Birmingham Dogs Home is that we think you’re all award winning!” petquip.com

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PETQUIP AWARDS 2023 REACTION

WHAT IT MEANS TO WIN Wetherby-based Discount Feeds was named UK Pet Retailer of the Year in 2023.The Gold award winner was praised for its rigorous attention to detail with product ranges, display, staff recruitment and training providing a whole retail experience. The store recognises that different customers may have very different requirements and by keeping prepared and motivated, the team delivers outstanding service.

Jo Sutton, who owns Discount Feeds with husband Rob, gave her reaction to winning the Gold award.

What does this award mean to you?

“This award means the world. We are a small local business focusing on being the best that we can be. To have our store recognised by PetQuip is just a dream come true.”

How long has the store been operating?

“The original shop was established in February 2009. We purchased the store in February 2019.

I had been the instore dog groomer for three years and when the opportunity came quite unexpectedly to take over the reins I jumped at the chance. I promised my husband Rob I could make it work.”

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What makes your store so special?

“We strive to provide the best service we can. Team work is really important – I never underestimate how important the team is to operating successfully and happily. Our staff are hugely valued individually and as a team, and in turn love working here and mirror my desire to provide an excellent customer experience.

My knowledge and passion for animal feeds, particularly canine, seems to be a key feature for our customers.”

How do you keep your regulars happy?

“Consistency is key but also flexibility. Our size really helps our adaptability, and our ability to provide a personal service. We face challenges as everyone does, but it’s how we deal with them that makes us stand out.”

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39th International Trade Fair for Pet Supplies

The most important B2B meeting place for innovators and decision-makers in the pet industry: 37,000 trade visitors from 140 countries and 2,146 exhibitors from 68 countries (2024).

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WIN A TRIP TO BOLOGNA

Zoomark International has donated a fantastic competition prize of a trip to Bologna in 2025, enabling the winner to visit the show.

To enter, please visit the PetQuip Business Lounge at PATS stand P35.

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2023 Roll of Honour SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR Joint Gold – Pedigree Wholesale and We.pet Joint Silver – Burgess Pet Care and Pet Trade Innovations Highly Commended – Brambles Pet and Wildlife

NEW STARTER AWARD Gold – Trinkety Paws Silver – The British Glass Lady Highly Commended – Oh So Precious

BUSINESS SERVICE OF THE YEAR Gold – Henry & Co Silver – Ant Antics Highly Commended – Pet Trust UK

CELEBRATING GREEN & ORGANIC Gold – Mr Bug Silver – Naturaw Highly Commended – Verm-X

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR Accessories/Technical Gold – Dog First Aid Kit from Poorly Paws Silver – The modular and portable Dog-G8 Gate from the Dog-G8 Company Highly Commended – Puppy Starter Kit from DogSpace Food & Treats Gold – Wellness Treats from HOWND Silver – Vet’s Menu Gravy Topper from Macahl Animal Health Highly Commended – Nature’s Deli Grain-Free Tasty Paste from Pedigree Wholesale Healthcare/Grooming Gold – TropiClean Essentials Collection from Pedigree Wholesale Silver – TropiClean Enticers Dental Ball Kit for Dogs from Pedigree Wholesale Highly Commended – Gizzls Gut Support from Gizzls INTERNATIONAL RETAILER, WHOLESALER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR Gold – Tom & Co, Belgium UK RETAILER OF THE YEAR Gold – Discount Feeds Silver – Henry & Co Highly Commended – Cocopup London THE THERESA SWANN EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Gold – Mutneys Professional Pet Care Silver – HOWND Highly Commended – Macahl Animal Health LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT John Burns MBE, Burns Pet Nutrition

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CREATING YOUR OWN SOCIAL PETWORK

BY WORKING WITH INFLUENCERS We all know that social media is hugely powerful to boost brand awareness and get pet products into the hands of consumers, but it can be a minefield to make sure you’re investing into the right social opportunities.

We caught up with Jessica Pardoe at Leopard Co to get advice on how to maximise the opportunities working with influencers can bring for pet brands.

For successful influencer collaborations make sure you do your homework! At Leopard Co we’ve developed our 1,000+ influencer social petwork over the last decade working with all levels of influencer. It means we understand that brands influencers are open to collaborating with ensuring they will be engaged to partner on campaigns and deliver best ROI.

When working with influencers we have four golden rules: 1. Get the fit right and if an influencer doesn’t show excitement in the project, be prepared to walk away 2. Be clear about the purpose of the activity “There’s a variety of influencers out there. and what the brand is trying to achieve, but These can typically be sorted into the following don’t micromanage. Allow influencers to tell five categories: your brand story in their own way 3. Track results and impact by using codes, Mega influencers: Their 1 million+ following #hashtags and tracking links means you’ll need a huge budget to work with 4. Always be ethical – the digital landscape them. They’ll reach a greater audience but can feel like the Wild West but ensure you their followers may not hugely engage. follow the CAP Code which is enforced by the Advertising Standards Agency Macro influencers: With 500k to 1million followers, whilst not as large, macro influencers may have a hefty price tag but they typically offer higher quality content.

Mid-tier influencers: With around 100k to 500k followers these influencers offer good quality content and a good level of authenticity.

Micro influencers: Despite a smaller following of 10k to 100k followers they offer a more authentic voice and have more dedicated followers.

Nano influencers: Whilst influencers under 10k lack followers, they often have higher engagement rates and are more effective at targeting a niche audience.

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For more social media advice do catch us on the PetQuip Business Lounge stand P35 during PATS or we hope to meet the PetQuip Awards finalists at the dinner on 30 September.

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PATS MEETS UP FOR BIGGEST SHOW EVER More than 340 pet brands exhibiting in four halls over three days will help to create the biggest-ever PATS in the show’s 15-year history.

The New Product Showcase will again be a popular feature of the show as it gives visitors the chance to see and touch the new products they will be stocking for the coming season.

The Pet & Aquatics Trade Show takes place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024.

As well as seeing a huge array of new pet products and speaking to the key suppliers and manufacturers, visitors will also be able to witness demonstrations from the country’s leading dog groomers.

It is the only event in the UK where buyers from specialist pet stores and garden centres can view all the latest product launches under one roof.

A full and up-to-date list of exhibitors is available on the website www.patshow.co.uk together with regularly updated show news.

As well as meeting up with a long list of PATS regulars, visitors will be greeted by a host of new faces and new products. A growing number of companies are choosing to exhibit for the first time as they see PATS as the perfect place to announce their future plans.

With the addition of an Aquatics Zone and a bigger New Starter Zone, this year’s exhibition will cover the whole of the Telford International Centre.

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