Manufacturers

Feb- 2021 -

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…

12 February

Burns Pet Nutrition launches free online weight loss support group

Burns Pet Nutrition has launched a new support group exclusively for owners of overweight and obese dogs. The Hounds Dropping Pounds weight loss group was launched on Facebook last month as a way to combat the growing crisis of overweight pets in the UK. It comes as the PDSA estimates…

11 February

Biomega calls for pet food manufacturers to phase out glycerine use

Biomega Group has called for pet food manufacturers and suppliers to use natural alternatives in pet food and treats in a bid to phase out the nutritionally devoid ingredient, glycerine. Serving as a humectant, glycerine is used to bind water in canned food and treats by lowering water activity and…

10 February

Mongrel London launches eco-friendly dog toy

Mongrel London has announced the launch of a new hard-wearing and eco-friendly canvas dog toy. The Canvas Dog Bone is said to be long-lasting and durable, and is available in three colours: coal, leaf and natural. The squeaky canvas bones are filled with stuffing made out of recycled plastic bottles,…

8 February

Mackle Petfoods and Naturo welcomes rising sales

For nearly 50 years, Mackle Petfoods have been creating high quality pet food at their family-owned farm and factories in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The secret to their longevity in the industry? As well as sticking to their main principles of creating food to promote overall health and maintain a…

4 February

Catipilla exceeds crowdfunding target in two days

Luxury cat furniture business Catipilla has surpassed its crowdfunding target of £100,000 in two days, following its official launch on CrowdCube at the end of January. As of 3 February, the business has attracted 167 investors and raised £123,742, which is 123% of its original target. The group noted there…

3 February

Mars Petcare launches ‘Dream Sixteen’ range to support convenience stores

Mars Petcare has announced the launch of Dream Sixteen, a “reinvigorated range of must-stocks” that is set to help convenience retailers capitalise on the recent growth in petcare, as well as the increased footfall the convenience sector has seen during the pandemic. The range will include three new price-marked packs…

Jan- 2021 -

29 January

Naturaw expands into new premises amid growth

Naturaw, a fast-growing producer of raw dog food, has expanded into a major new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby. The move comes as part of a six-figure investment that is set to create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years. The…

28 January

Denzel’s partners with Sainsbury’s for new eco-friendly range

Denzel’s has partnered with supermarket chain Sainsbury’s to offer low-calorie training bites in 100% plastic-free, biodegradable pouches. The pet food manufacturer has promised that the pouches decompose in under 30 weeks in landfill, compared to over 300 years for single-use plastics. The business has also created a new method of…

25 January

Barking Heads launches plant-based range

Barking Heads has introduced a new plant based food range for dogs, after the company recognised a demand for more “nutritionally balanced” vegetable based food options. The product entitled ‘Plant-Powered Pooches’ includes vegetables, fruits, herbs and botanical ingredients, and retails for £6.50. Dr Scott Miller, TV Vet and Barking Heads…