Manufacturers

Champion Petfoods launches Premium Pâté in the UK

Champion Petfoods has introduced its first range of wet food for cats, ACANA Premium Cat Pât, to the UK market. The range has been designed with both kittens and adult cats in mind. It is available in six recipes, including Chicken, Beef, and Lamb, as well as Chicken and Fish,…

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Pedigree Wholesale launches Animal Instincts Flashing range

The Animal Instincts (AI) Flashing range has landed at Pedigree Wholesale, with new lines to be added to the range this winter. The range features an array of USB Chargeable accessories designed to increase visibility on late night and early morning walks as the days get shorter. The range has…

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Verm-X receives B Corp certification

Verm-X has announced it has received certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp) for having met “rigorous” social and environmental standards which “represent its commitment to goals outside of profit”. Verm-X was founded in 2002 by managing director Philip Ghazala in response to concerns around anthelmintic resistance and the…

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DoggyRade launches new Prebiotic Chewies and TravelPack

DoggyRade, a prebiotic pet nutrition brand, has announced the launch of its new DoggyRade Prebiotic Chewies for intestinal and immune health and a TravelPack to support digestive health and fast hydration on-the-go for dogs. DoggyRade Chewies have been created to support a dog’s immune and intestinal health, and contain natural…

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Sniffers Pet Care secures £1.75m funding amid growth plans

Halifax-based Sniffers Pet Care has secured a £1.75m investment from Yorkshire-based Private Equity House, Traditum. The funding will allow Sniffers to build on its relationships, support the rollout of new brands and product ranges, and will enable the company to invest in new manufacturing and distribution roles at its Halifax…

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Little BigPaw acquired by Sweden’s Petbuddy Group

Petbuddy Group (PBG), a Swedish-based group of sustainable pet care brands, has acquired British premium pet food brand Little BigPaw.  This marks the second acquisition by PBG in 2022, following the acquisition of British MediPaws in February, and is the group’s fourth acquisition in 18 months. Little BigPaw offers natural…

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IPN partners with ​Leeds Beckett amid sustainability initiative

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has partnered with academic experts at Leeds Beckett University on a new project to audit and reduce the carbon emissions of its full supply chain. The partnership is a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which will use a Carbon Footprint Evaluation Model to ensure IPN…

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Voff Premium Pet Food acquires Nova Dog Chews

Voff Premium Pet Food (Voff), a European provider of natural premium pet food, has acquired Nova Dog Chews, a European manufacturer of natural chews, treats and snacks with bases in the UK and France. Through the acquisition, Voff further broadens its portfolio of natural premium pet food brands and strengthens…

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Paleo Ridge named founding recipient of new RawSAFE accreditation

Paleo Ridge, a UK producer of raw dog food, has officially become RawSAFE certified, becoming a founding accreditee of the new audit specifically designed to ensure the highest standards in the raw feeding industry. Paleo Ridge is one of the first brands to receive RawSAFE certification, having undergone a “thorough”…

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Pedigree partnership to extend Karnlea reach

Karnlea Bone Broth has joined forces with Pedigree Wholesale to further extend opportunities for independent pet retailers to stock its products. Retailers will now be able to order through Pedigree Wholesale or continue to order direct from Karnlea. The brand will also feature on Pedigree Wholesale’s stand at PATS Telford…

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