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First prize for Frome natural pet supplement company

October 8, 2025
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First prize for Frome natural pet supplement company

A Frome-based business specialising in natural health supplements for pets has won first prize at the UK’s biggest pet trade show.

Family-run Bella’s Apothecary was awarded the top prize at this year’s Pets Aquatics and Trades (PATS25) exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for its RunFree bovine colostrum supplement, already popular with holistic vets, pet shops and natural pet health suppliers across the UK.

Set up by Liz and Freddie Rostand, RunFree is made from bovine colostrum, an ancient superfood and cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional Indian holistic healing system.

Freddie said, “It has had such an impact on pet owners for pets with allergies, mobility issues and gut health problems.

“We’re honoured to be recognised for RunFree in what is a highly competitive industry. We passionately believe in sourcing natural products with proven therapeutic benefits backed by peer-reviewed scientific research.”

Pictured: L-R Liz and Freddie with their award

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