The UK Pet Industry Federation will hold its first Pet Industry Forum & Awards event on October 17-18 at Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth. The event will feature companies such as Crown Petfoods, Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina and Positive Petcare.

"We are committed to securing the future of the UK pet industry for the benefit of everyone involved. There is so much more that pet specialists can achieve, and this Forum and the Awards are one way of ensuring the industry continues to grow," said Andy Reed, Royal Canin sales and marketing director.

Sponsors for the Pet Industry Awards include Burgess Petcare, Pedigree Wholesale, Beaphar UK, PATS and Compton Hall, along with media partner pbwnews.