Industry News
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Aug- 2025 -1 August
Park Life Pet launches new Meow-Bix treats
Park Life Pet has launched a brand-new natural cat treat line, Meow-Bix, to mark International Cat Day on 8 August. The grain-free treats are designed to combine playfulness with feline health and come in three fun flavours: Goldfish (salmon), Catnip (turkey), and Tweety Bird (chicken). With high meat content and…
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Jul- 2025 -31 July
LitPet to debut Chinese herbal pet health range at PATS
LitPet will launch its range of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-inspired pet supplements in the UK this September at PATS, NEC Birmingham. The company, founded in 2023, combines Chinese herbal remedies with modern veterinary science. Its flagship product, Pawsitive Powder, is designed to support stress relief and digestive health in pets.…
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31 July
RDCP acquires DJL Petfoods Ingredients
RDCP has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nottingham-based DJL Petfoods Ingredients Ltd (DJL) for an undisclosed sum. DJL is a UK supplier of premium pet food ingredients and raw materials. With the new investment, the business is targeting growth and the creation of new product lines. Founder…
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31 July
Pets at Home lowers FY guidance amid subdued market growth
Pets at Home has lowered its FY26 guidance after a subdued first quarter saw a fall in retail revenues, as the group reported there was no growth in the pet retail market over the period. In the quarter ended 17 July 2025, group revenues fell by 1.9% year-on-year to £435m,…
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30 July
Mars appoints new petcare leaders in UK&I and the Nordics
Mars has announced the appointment of two general managers for its petcare business, Nick Foster as Mars Pet Nutrition UK, Ireland and Nordics GM and James McGrath who has expanded his responsibilities to include Royal Canin UK and Ireland. Foster was previously general manager at Royal Canin UK and Ireland,…
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30 July
Untamed secures first UK supermarket listings
Direct-to-consumer pet food brand Untamed has secured its first supermarket listings in the UK, with products now available in Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores nationwide and Co-op to follow. Founded in 2019, the London-based company has delivered more than 50 million tins of cat food across the UK via online channels. …
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29 July
The Nutriment Company acquires Purrform
The Nutriment Company has acquired UK raw cat food brand Purrform, marking its entry into the premium feline nutrition market. The acquisition adds a new species-specific dimension to Nutriment’s portfolio and expands its presence in the natural pet food sector across Europe. The company plans to use its distribution network…
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29 July
WHM Pet Group appoints new national account manager
WHM Pet Group has announced the appointment of Graham Tarrant as its new national account manager. As national account manager, Tarrant’s role will encompass building strategic relationships with key customers, driving sales growth, negotiating contracts, and managing promotional plans. Most recently he was national account manager for Certainly Wood, overseeing…
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28 July
Petpals and BFA join forces to promote franchising
Pet care franchise Petpals has partnered with the British Franchise Association (BFA) to raise awareness of franchising as a viable path to business ownership. The initiative is part of the BFA’s educational outreach programme, which aims to make franchising more visible and better understood among students and aspiring entrepreneurs. As…
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25 July
The Muzzle Movement launches new Size Pippa muzzle
The Muzzle Movement has launched a new custom-fit muzzle designed for dogs with short, wide heads and smaller proportions. The new model, named Size Pippa, is the smallest in the company’s Short and Wide Fit collection. It was developed in response to customer demand, with more than 900 people signing…
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