Great numbers at PATS show

 A total of 3185 visitors came to PATS 2011, a 12 per cent increase on last year's attendance and 24 per cent more than the number who attended in the PATS launch year. PATS Sandown in March welcomed 1504 visitors, a 20 per cent increase on the number attending in 2010. PATS Harrogate welcomed 1681 visitors, 6 per cent up on the figure for 2010. "PATS is an excellent show, with a good mix of independent retailers and multiple chains," exhibitor Ben Anderson of Wagg Foods said.