Dear Readers. Welcome to the spring edition of Trophy News 2016

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1 3 Trophy News spring 2016 In this issue A Natural Solution to Flea and Tic Problems Page 2 The Trophy Pet Story / Photo Competition Microchipping Page 3 Dear Readers Welcome to the spring edition of Trophy News 2016 Thank you so much to the many of our customers who took the time to vote for our Trophy Customer Service Award throughout December & January. The response was outstanding with well over 1000 votes made and 100 s of testimonials given. It made us very proud of our local Trophy Nutritional Advisers/Franchisees and the award winning service they all offer. The top 4 winners of this award were: Matt Cose from South Devon, Debbie Wilson from Bedfordshire, Tina & Graham Bingham from Kent and Matt and Jen Snell from North Wiltshire. Our award winners Promo Videos Premium Food Focus Page 4 New Trophy Wild Bird Seed Range Page 5 Life-Long Nutrition Page 6 It also gives me great delight to announce the winners of the Trophy Franchisee of the Year Awards, from our annual conference, held a few weeks ago. This annual conference is all about celebrating our achievements, talking about our plans for the forthcoming year and handing out our franchisee awards to our top achievers across a variety of platforms. Trophy Franchisee of the Year Dave & Maureen Hume (Trophy North East) Trophy Presidents Club Winner John & Karen Purnell (Trophy Warminster) Trophy Performance Franchisee Matt & Jen Snell (Trophy Swindon & North Wiltshire) Trophy 10 Year Awards Di Gilbranch, Martin & Becky Carter & Debbie Wilson Franchisee of the Year - Dave Hume sales@trophypetfoods.co.uk officialtrophypetfoods

2 2 A Natural Solution to Flea and Tic Problems With the up and coming flea and tic season about to arrive we now stock a natural solution to controlling and getting rid of flea and tics. Two, natural based products without chemicals or insecticides - A 2 pronged natural approach for flea and tick control for any animal. KennelClear 750ml Spray & Carewash Herbal 500ml Liquid Soap. Handmade, all natural products, for application against a broad range of animal parasites, irritants and insect activity: Flea, Flies, C.Mite, Midge, Tic, Ear Mite, Sarcoptic Mite & Demodex Mite. KennelClear is based on 10 Pure Natural Oils and Carewash is made with 4 Pure Natural Oils & 5 herbs. Ideally use both products for the best control: Deep cleanse the skin and fur Clear parasites from follicles, skin, fur and ears Stop irritation and scratching very quickly Close scratches and minor wounds of the dog is heavily lathered. Let the soap lie on the dog for 3 minutes. Keep the soap out of the eyes. Rinse and dry. Shake well before use. KennelClear to spray the dog and everything else it is already diluted ready to go. Shake well, before use. Can be used on bedding, carpets, rugs, baskets, toys, clothing, car as well as the pet. Where the animal does not like the sound of the spray spray onto a sponge and wipe the animal. Spray thoroughly so as to wet the fur down to the skin. Do not dry off. KennelClear is suitable for: horses, dogs, cats, alpacas, poultry, goats, small animal s etc. KennelClear has the added advantage of being used to clear bedding, baskets, toys, clothing, carpets and rugs from eggs, pupae and larvae that may have otherwise been missed. KennelClear should also be used to spray car kennels when transporting animals to and from shows or outings where Tics and/or Fleas could have been picked up. Both products are available now from your local Trophy nutritional adviser, who can also offer additional advice on using these natural products. KennelClear 750ml RRP from 7.95 Carewash 500ml RRP from Continue to reject flying, biting insects Both products have a strong antifungal base Are easy and economical to use on a regular basis Both products are safe to use on any animal and human Carewash to wash the pet use the liquid soap to form a rich lather in 2 litres of warm water. Use more soap if needed. Work the lather into the coat, ensuring it reaches the skin. Make sure all Trophy Shows & Events Our event diary - for pet shows, fairs, pop ups, fun days and events near you can be found on our website. These events are a great way to catch up with your local Trophy Nutritional Advisor, pick up some new treats or ask a nutritional question. Plus, if you are new to Trophy Pet Foods, you can pick up one of our amazing new Trophy starter packs, with 5 off your first order. There will be events up and down the country where you will find a Local Trophy nutritional advisor in attendance. Check back each week, as more events are added each week:

3 3 5 The Trophy Pet Story / Photo Competition For the past few years in our Spring Newsletter and on our Social Media sites, we have run a pet photo competition and this year will be no different. All you need to do is send in your favourite photo of your pet along with your Trophy Story / Testimonial. Your Trophy story is all about how you discovered Trophy pet foods. It could be about the difference you have seen in your pet since feeding Trophy pet foods, what a difference our free home delivery service has made to you, what great advice your local Nutritional adviser has offered you, where you discovered us it s up to you but along with your pets photo tell us your Trophy story. It can be as long as you wish or just a few sentences. Please upload your photo and Trophy story to our social media pages /officialtrophypetfoods where we will create a gallery of all the photos, or it to: sue@trophypetfoods.co.uk and we will add it for you. The competition is open to all our dog, cat, chicken, rabbit and guinea pig customers as well as new Trophy customers. Along with your pet photo and Trophy story please supply your name, the pet s name, the name of your local Trophy Nutritional adviser who delivers the food for you and which one of our delicious foods your pet is fed. The best photo and Trophy story received, as voted for by our Trophy Nutritional Advisers, will win a year s worth of Trophy pet food for one pet. Runner up prizes for 2nd and 3rd place will receive 1 month s worth of Trophy pet food for one pet. Last day for submission is the 6th May Winners will be announced on the 20th May 2016, via the official Trophy Social Media sites and Trophy Website. Good Luck! Terms and Conditions: No cash alternative. Judges decision is final. Open to all existing and new Trophy customers only. No Photoshop photos will be allowed. Closing date 6th May The photo can feature more than one pet, but the years / months worth of pet food, will be for one pet only. One photo per pet family only please. By entering this competition you agree to Trophy Pet Foods using your photo & Trophy story in publicity material or online on our website / social media sites. Microchipping From April 2016 it becomes law for all dogs to be microchipped and will be compulsory for all dogs over the age of 8 weeks. Dogs will need to be chipped and registered with their owners/keepers contact details and all owners/keepers, including breeders, must keep these details up to date. Anyone breeding dogs will be responsible for chipping the puppies before they sell them to their new owners/keepers. Dogs found without a chip will see their owners/keepers face a 500 fine and a criminal prosecution. It is estimated that around 3 million dogs are still to be chipped! Trophy offers: Free Advice on Microchipping Free Lifetime registration on the worldwide database Contact your local Trophy Nutritional Adviser for further details, pricing and to book. Many of our Trophy Nutritional Advisers are professionally trained and qualified to microchip your dog in the comfort of your home. The procedure is quick, safe and usually relatively painless. The chipping process takes only a few minutes to complete and can be carried out at a time to suit you. Do Not Delay Get Your Dog Chipped Today.

4 4 Trophy Promotional Videos Over the past few months our wonderful Trophy Nutritional advisers/franchisees have been helping to film a set of short videos which visually explain all about our pet foods, our services and the Trophy range of dog and cat British made pet foods. Do have a look at them via our social media pages and on our website. Or ask your local Trophy nutritional adviser to show you them, next time they deliver. Trophy Premium Food Focus Two of our best sellers, as featured in one of our new promotional videos are Trophy Premium Hypo-Allergenic and Trophy Premium Salmon & Potato. Here, we look at one of these foods a bit closer. Trophy Premium Salmon & Potato Grain Free Our Super food. A highly palatable food suitable for all breeds and all family adult dogs. This food is grain free, totally gluten free and hypo-allergenic. Ideal for all dogs that have gluten allergies, food intolerances, sensitive digestion or skin and coat issues. Naturally hypo-allergenic and packed with freshly prepared Salmon, Vegetables, and Fruits with a sprinkling of Oregano. Rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Joint support is here too in the form of Glucosamine and Green Lipped Mussel. Our unrivalled, biologically appropriate food containing 100% natural ingredients of the highest quality. For exceptional taste, enjoyment and key benefits you need look no further. Composition: Salmon (min. 26%), Potato (min. 26%), Peas, Salmon Meal, Salmon Oil, Beet Pulp, Full Fat Linseed, Lucerne, Seaweed, Carrot, Yeast, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Mannan Oligosaccharides, Glucosamine, Green Lipped Mussel, Blackcurrant, Yucca, Spinach, Oregano, Tomato. Available in 3kg, 5kg, 7.5kg & 15kg Priced from 10.75

5 1 5 New Trophy Wild Bird Seed Range The gardens of the British Isles are home to a host of wild birds and many of us enjoy bird watching and feeding a variety of these birds. We can give them a helping hand by providing a selection of food and a water supply in our back gardens. Trophy Wild Bird Seed Range: Designed to attract a huge variety of feathered friends to your garden, our high quality range will keep your garden busy and your local native birds happy. Our own Trophy Wild Bird Range are carefully selected varieties of seeds and peanuts to care for the birds in your garden. Available in our new regular 5kg size (with easy carry handle), as well as our larger bulk 20kg size, which means better value for you; and all can be delivered to your door. Within our existing range we have a new addition, perfect for this time of year: Trophy Premium Wild Bird Spring/Summer (seasonally available between 1st Mar and 31st Aug) A premium mix wild bird food, suitable for feeding tables or feeders. Offering a broad range of premium seeds, made especially to suit the season. This new mix is designed for feeding adults and fledglings throughout the spring & summer season. It is higher in protein to help give the young birds the best start in life and easy for smaller birds to eat. Also great for exhausted adults at this time of year and during the summer months as they moult. Providing access to water at this time of year, is just as important as feeding our birds. A lack of water is one main reason fledglings do not make it. Good hygiene is also vital - do replace any leftover food every few weeks and disinfect your feeders and tables, with a suitable product. New Portable Water Bottle Funky, modern and very useful. This portable stainless steel, 300ml, water bottle has a screw on lid which also forms a handy drinking bowl for all dogs out and about. Can be clipped to a ruc sack, belt etc. From Order through your local Trophy nutritional advisers or on line.

6 RECOMMENDED BY OWNERS FOR OVER 21 YEARS Life-Long Nutrition The Power of Good Nutrition Balanced good nutrition is the right tool for robust health, long life and protection against disease. Trophy pet foods are designed to provide all the nutrition your pet requires in a carefully balanced meal. It s like having your own personal dietician prepare each meal for them. Here at Trophy, we understand that a high quality, British made balanced food is a main step towards a healthy, happy and long life together. Our foods ensure head-to-tail nutrition with the correct balance. Every pet is different factors such as: breed, age, exercise, environment, sex and overall health will all influence what food is recommended and how much is fed. These needs will also change with each life stage. Your local Trophy Nutritional Adviser will be very happy to confirm and carry out a mini MOT for you, to check that your pet is on the right food for their current life stage. Feeding amounts are also important to get right. Our feeding rates are a guide a great starting point but they can and should be adjusted to suit your individual pet. There will be times when you may need to feed less or feed more depending on activity levels, lifestyle and weather conditions. Do ask your local Trophy Nutritional Adviser for a guide and a FREE measuring cup. Feeding amounts are an important factor in weight management too. It does help to weigh out the right amount for each meal on a regular basis, so that you know they are getting the correct amount. Over the last 25 years our network of franchisees (your Local Trophy Nutritional Advisers) has grown into a substantial team of passionate pet people; who naturally want to provide all Trophy customers with the very best in nutrition, service and advice. So much that all new and existing Trophy franchisees will now have the opportunity to gain an independently certified professional qualification in pet nutrition and UK pet food legislation. This nutritional qualification enhances the in house training provided by Trophy and will allow our franchisees to offer a more professional, quantified and dedicated service to their customers. There will always be new trends, ideas and advancement in pet nutrition as Trophy Pet Foods continues to focus on the next 25 years in order to meet the ever increasing demand within the home delivery pet food market, which is why we believe in continuous education & training so that our franchisees can deliver a better and better service for you. 2 This newsletter is provided as an information service. All news and other items are for information purposes only; if in doubt seek veterinary advice. Trophy Pet Foods % Satisfaction Guarantee See a difference in 4 weeks, or your money back. See website for full details. Your local Trophy Nutritional Advisor: sales@trophypetfoods.co.uk officialtrophypetfoods