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Glee Petindex New Product Awards 2009: WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

The winners of the Glee Petindex New Product awards were announced last night (Sunday 20th September) at the inaugural Pet Industry Awards dinner, which was sponsored by Nestle Purina and Mars, and organised by the Pet Care Trust.

Following a rigorous judging process during Sunday’s Glee Petindex, the shortlisted entries for the Glee Petindex New Product Awards were chosen by Martin Smart, publisher of ideas4petretail.co.uk and Steve Fowler, director of Pampurred Pets.  Drawing from a shortlist of three, the winning products stood out from the crowd thanks to their unique design, retail appeal and competitive pricing.

Winner of Pet Innovation Award: Becothings – Becobowl
What the judges said: “The Becobowl is the first bio-degradable food bowl to reach the market.  Made from plant fibre material, the product offers green credentials and a unique alternative to the traditional bowls on the market.  Superb!”

Shortlisted entries:
The Company of Animals (Hall 3, stand E7) – Furminator Deluxe
Poopsta (Hall 3, stand G22) – Poopsta

Winner of Aquatic Innovation Award: Bermuda – Milan Table Top Feature
What the judges said: “This is a vibrant and stylish feature with integral LED lights.  It comes in a range of colours, the Milan Table Top Feature is a really striking product.”

Shortlisted entries:
Biowish UK Limited (Hall 5, stand D60C) – High Power Bio-Tab
Velda (Hall 3, stand J20/K21) – Fish Feeder Pro

Glee show director, Daniel Thurlow said: “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s coveted title, as well as the many others of other extremely deserving entrants for what they have achieved.  The quality of products on offer was superb and we’re pleased to see such a wide range of innovation, unique design and fresh thinking from across the industry.  Both winners were deserving of their title and we look forward to seeing the products develop over the coming seasons.”

In addition to the Glee Petindex New Products, the Pet Industry Awards were also host to a selection of other awards that are designed to celebrate those businesses who go the extra mile to provide a quality customer experience, and those who have the welfare of pets at the heart of everything they do.

The winners who carried away the trophies were as follows:
Pet Retailer of the Year: Bath Pet Centre
Manufacturer of the Year: Beaphar UK
Grooming Business of the Year: Posh Paws Dog Grooming, Maulden, Bedfordshire

And finally, Russell Taylor from Armitage Pet Centre presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Margaret Renton-Ferris.

Over 130 people from the pet industry danced the night away at the Forest of Arden Marriot Hotel, and enjoyed a hilarious cabaret act followed by live music from chart toppers ‘The Real Thing’.

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