Manufacturers

Jan- 2019 -

23 January

IPN’s Wagg brand launches first foray into wet food

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) is set to make its first foray into the wet food market with the launch of a range under the Wagg brand. Wagg is the market leader by volume in the dry dog sector with a 24 percent market share and last September, the brand unveiled…

22 January

Pooch and Mutt accuses MPMA of having a ‘vested interest’ in advertising row

Pet food manufacturer, Pooch and Mutt, has hit out at the MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association), which according to the manufacturer, recently attempted to ban its adverts claiming cartons were more environmentally friendly than cans. The MPMA have said that it feels Pooch & Mutt’s claims are not true and…

22 January

Mars Petcare launches ‘ancestral’ pet food range

Mars Petcare UK has launched CRAVE, a new “super premium” ancestral pet food brand which is inspired by the food wildcats and wolves would naturally eat in the wild. CRAVE recipes are high in protein with high animal content (60 percent animal content in dry and 65 percent in wet),…

18 January

Threat claims made by Pooch & Mutt are ‘not true’, says MPMA

The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has refuted claims that it threatened pet food brand Pooch & Mutt to remove an advert urging manufacturers to ditch canned food. William Boyd, director and chief executive of MPMA said the company’s claims were “not true” and instead, it had asked Pooch &…

18 January

Forthglade reveals new recipes for 2019

Devon-based dog food manufacturer, Forthglade, has expanded its range of 100% natural, grain-free complete meals with two new recipes for 2019. Designed for sensitive tummies, Forthglade’s new chicken recipe includes nutrient-dense liver, providing vitamins and minerals which are essential to health; whilst the sardines meal is said to be protein…

18 January

Candioli Srl acquires Vetark Products

Italian pharmaceutical company Candioli Srl has acquired British pet health and vitamin supplements firm Vetark Products to expand its reach across Europe. The change of ownership will see Vetark Products sitting under its new parent company Candioli Srl, with both companies expecting to benefit from the increased international presence. With…

17 January

Webbox donates dog food to defrauded K9 Crusaders charity

Pet food manufacturer, Webbox, has provided a donation of Webbox Naturals dog food to the K9 Crusaders charity after it was defrauded out of between £88,000 and £200,000 by a “career criminal”. Sue Smith, the founder of K9 Crusaders, featured on the Do The Right Thing TV programme to talk…

17 January

Vince the Vet launches holistic pet supplements

Dr Vince MacNally, a veterinary surgeon in Southport with over 30 years’ experience, has made available a unique range of clinically proven, natural supplements and pet remedies. Vince the Vet Superfood Supplements supply concentrated bursts of nutrients to important parts of the body, to support specific areas of health, including…

16 January

Burns Pet Nutrition to feed ‘thousands’ of rescue animals in 2019

Pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition is aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of British and Irish rescue animals by providing pet food and donations to multiple animal charities. The family-run firm, which already regularly donates its pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, has announced…

15 January

Scrumbles obtains B Corp certification

South London pet food start-up Scrumbles has announced today that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). B Corps are a group of companies who have met rigorous social and environmental standards. Scrumbles has been certified by B Lab for its “commitment to goals outside of shareholder…