THERE might be many places Worcestershire companies go to receive awards, but not often to Shanghai.

But that was the destination for sales director Toby Hart of Droitwich firm Fish4Dogs after the manufacturer of natural food and treats for dogs was announced the winner of the export to Asia award at the Asian Global Pets Forum.

The award recognizes excellence in companies exporting to Asia and looks for companies which have achieved success in exporting into Asia and which demonstrate an understanding of the Asian pet market and the cultural complexities of trade with the continent.

Mr Hart said: "Since its beginnings 10 years ago, Fish4Dogs has given a high priority to export. Today we export to more than 30 counties across Europe and Asia, including significant exports to China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Asian markets demand high quality products, minute attention to all details of quality, excellent brands and the expertise and resources to manage complex export regulation and international marketing – all of which we are have at Fish4Dogs."

In 2011 Fish4Dogs was awarded International business of the year by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its achievements in export.