Manufacturers

Jul- 2022 -

26 July

Harringtons launches Meaty Treats

Harringtons has expanded its offering with the launch of its latest new high protein product, Meaty Treats. The launch comes off the back of a substantial growth in the dog treat market, which is now worth a reported £394m, an increase of £32m over the last 12 months alone. Available…

25 July

Karnlea secures 100th retail partner

Karnlea has secured its 100th retail partner, only five months after launching the UK’s first ambient bone broth for cats and dogs. It comes as the Belfast-based group has targeted independent retailers, as founder Lara McCullough believes that “independent pet retailers are key to influencing, educating and informing pet owners”.…

22 July

Pet Munchies acquired by Assisi Pet Care

Pet Munchies Holdings Limited, the owner of the Pet Munchies premium natural dog and cat treats brand, has been sold to Assisi Pet Care for an undisclosed sum. Pet Munchies was founded by entrepreneur Suzanne Rothman in 2008, and has experienced strong growth due to its natural ingredients and “innovative”…

13 July

Blagdon launches fishmeal-free pond sticks

Pet and aquatics company, Blagdon, has launched a new nutritious, balanced and daily fishmeal-free food for pond fish. Its new Fit and Wild Pond Sticks are based on the natural diet of most pond fish – insects and small crustaceans – and helps prevent the unnecessary depletion of the planet’s…

7 July

Premier Nutrition secures FSSC 22000 accreditation

Animal nutrition specialist and premix manufacturer, Premier Nutrition, has reportedly become the “first UK company of its kind” to receive a Food Safety System Certificate (FSSC 22000). Paperwork was required for the accreditation, while an in-person audit was carried out to ensure Premier Nutrition met the FSSC criteria. Going forwards,…

4 July

Bern Pet Foods reports strong growth in best-selling ACANA Dog food

Bern Pet Foods reports strong growth in best-selling ACANA Dog foods for the UK & Ireland. So, what makes ACANA different? And why are so many pet stores choosing to stock this food? ACANA goes above and beyond when crafting dog food recipes, including sourcing high quality animal proteins like…

1 July

Pets Purest named Manchester’s fastest growing company

A Manchester-based pet supplements retailer, Pets Purest, has been named one of Britain’s fastest growing companies in the Sunday Times 100 rankings. The company was started by husband-and-wife team Oliver and Evie Bristowe, with just £600 in 2017 when Evie’s family dogs were suffering from dry skin. Sales of its…

Jun- 2022 -

29 June

Trixie expands bird range with new partnership

Trixie has newly developed more than 90 products in its growing bird range in cooperation with World Bird Park Walsrode. The manufacturer said the focus of the partnership was on sustainability and adequate construction, as well as the safety and health of pets. For new items for ornamental birds, it…

22 June

Mars Petcare’s Dreamies marks Pride for second year running

Mars Petcare has continued its support for the LGBTQ+ community through its Dreamies and ongoing partnership with LGBT Foundation. Dreamies has brought back its partnership with LGBT Foundation for a second year, featuring the charity’s helpline number on seven million packs during Pride month, as well as the LGBT Foundation…

21 June

Karnlea launches new broth flavour

Karnlea has extended its bone broth range by introducing a new flavour – lamb bone. It is a high-collagen alternative to its beef flavour, the first ’ liquid bone broth to hit UK shelves earlier this year. The flavour was chosen due to its easy to digest properties, with the…