Pet care businesses large and small were celebrated at the annual PetQuip awards on Sunday (October 1).
Held on the evening of the first day of the PATS show in Telford and attended by a record number of guests, the awards recognised excellence across a number of categories including retailer, supplier, product and export, with Gold, Silver and Highly Commended prizes for most awards.
Discount Feeds of Wetherby, West Yorkshire, was named as UK retailer of the year, and also presented was a special Lifetime Achievement Award for John Burns MBE, the founder of the UK’s first natural and chemical-free pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition.
PetQuip director general Amanda Sizer Barrett said: “The enjoyment evident on the faces of so many people from the industry at our event has made it all worthwhile. PetQuip is proud to recognise the hard work, innovation and teamwork demonstrated by our industry with these prestigious awards and it was great to celebrate with them at what was a sell-out occasion.
“In addition to seeing so many happy winners, it was really rewarding to witness everyone enjoying the fruits of their labours and the positive networking that took place between suppliers and buyers during the evening.”
A full list of winners follows below.
PetQuip Award winners 2023:
UK Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by PATS Telford
Gold: Discount Feeds
Silver: Henry & Co
Highly Commended: Cocopup London
Supplier of the Year – Sponsored by Noble Futures
Gold: joint winners Pedigree Wholesale and We.pet
Silver: joint winners Burgess Pet Care and Pet Trade Innovations
Highly Commended: Brambles Pet and Wildlife
Business Service of the Year – Sponsored by Whistl
Gold: Henry & Co
Silver: Ant Antics
Highly Commended: Pet Trust UK
New Starter Award – Sponsored by Pet Trade Innovations
Gold: Trinkety Paws
Silver: The British Glass Lady
Highly Commended: Oh So Precious
Celebrating Green and Organic – Sponsored by CIPS
Gold: Mr Bug
Silver: Naturaw
Highly Commended: Verm-X
Product of the Year: Technical/Accessories
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
Product of the Year: 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
Product of the Year: 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/Distributor of the Year – Sponsored by PATS Telford
Gold: Tom & Co, Belgium
The Theresa Swann Exporter of the Year Award – Sponsored by Group55
Gold: Mutneys Professional Pet Care
Silver: HOWND
Highly Commended: Macahl Animal Health
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Burns MBE, Burns Pet Nutrition
