Manufacturers

Feb- 2021 -

25 February

Denzel’s launches new training bites

Pet food brand Denzel’s has launched new ‘soft ‘n’ squishy’ training bites for puppies after Google searches for “buying a new puppy” increased 166% since lockdown was announced last March. Suitable for puppies aged from eight weeks to 12 months old, the new recipe is made with “peanut butter, sweet potato…

25 February

Catipilla fundraising exceeds target by 196%

Luxury cat furniture business, Catipilla, has raised £196,702 from 295 CrowdCube investors through its latest fundraising effort, 196% of the original crowdfunding target. The “vote of confidence” from investors will support new product development and further accelerate sales, according to the group, which is known for producing high-quality climbers, high…

24 February

Natural Cornish Pet launches peanut butter for dogs

Natural Cornish Pet Shop has announced the creation of its own peanut butter for dogs. Filled with all-natural and wholesome ingredients, the product is 100% safe for dogs and made from Egyptian peanuts. According to the group, the Natural Cornish Pet peanut butter is a “superb source” of healthy protein…

24 February

Nature’s Harvest unveils first brand re-design in a decade

Pet food brand Nature’s Harvest has unveiled a new design for its packing for the first time in 10 years. The packaging which aims to “celebrate the relationship between dog owners and their pets” is based on dog portraits of some of the most loved dog breeds in the United…

24 February

PFMA raises alarm bells over EU export challenges

Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has raised alarm bells over the “severe” challenges faced by pet food businesses exporting to the EU. The association found that in a survey of PFMA memberships, it exposed a “myriad” of problems as well as highlighting that only one-third of businesses that had “attempted…

23 February

Scrumbles expands range with new training treats

Pet food manufacturer Scrumbles has expanded its range with the launch of its new ‘Softies: Training Treats’. The product has been specifically designed to use as a training treat, with a low fat and calorie formula that’s suitable for all life stages three months plus, as well as dogs suffering…

23 February

Company of Animals launches new ‘no-bark’ collar

Company of Animals has launched the Pavlov No Bark Collar to help the estimated third of dog owners who deal with complaints about late night barking during lockdown. The latest innovation by Dr. Roger Mugford’s team employs optional sound or vibration to deter dogs from making unnecessary noise. Mugford said:…

18 February

Henry Bell secures contract with Blue Diamond Group

Henry Bell bird care has entered into an exclusive contract with garden centre retailer Blue Diamond Group. The deal will see Henry Bell produce Blue Diamond’s wild bird food own-label products as well as supplying its full wild bird care range. Starting in February, Henry Bell will produce and supply…

18 February

Hownd launches plant-based superfood product

Hownd has announced the launch of ‘Hownd Plant Powered Superfood’, a nutritionally complete food product for adult dogs, which uses 100% plant-based ingredients. The group, which has produced cruelty-free, plant-based pet care products since 2015, said the launch comes as the vegan pet food industry is gaining momentum, and consumers…

15 February

Fenella Smith launches new dog bed range

Eponymous British designer Fenella Smith has launched a new dog bed range, inspired by the designers own labrador Bramble and Monty her border collie. Available in small and large the new dog beds have fully removable covers on both the bolsters and pillows, are machine washable at 30 degrees and…