Industry News

PFMA notes ‘dramatic rise’ in new Millennial pet owners

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has found that 35% of young adults have now acquired or plan to acquire a pet, according to its new Covid-19 pet survey.  The survey found that 19%, or 2.1 million Millennials collected a new pet in lockdown, while 16%, or 1.8 million, are…

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Earth Animal launches new festive dog chew 

Pet food company Earth Animal has launched a new range of chewable dog treats ahead of the Christmas period.  Entitled ‘The Feast’, the product contains six natural ingredients including, brown rice flour, organic eggs, olive oil, pineapple stem, banana, and agar agar and is designed to be “easy to digest”…

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Scrumbles launches advent calendar for pets

Scrumbles has announced the launch of a new advent calendar for both dogs and cats. The calendars, which have an RRP of £7.00, each contain a minimum of 48 mini treats hidden behind 24 windows. According to the brand, the treats are “packed full of responsibly sourced ingredients and have…

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Purina to introduce world-first recyclable retort pouch 

Purina has launched a “first-of-its-kind” recyclable flexible plastic packaging for wet pet food, which will first be introduced under the Felix brand in the Netherlands as part of a year-long pilot.   This new pouch addresses a “key challenge”, according to the group, to simplify plastic structures in order to make…

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Pawfect to launch new treat range next month

Pawfect Foods has announced the launch of a new range of biscuit treats for dogs, entitled Cheescuits.  The British-owned dog food company is set to bring out the new line of dog treats next month.  The new range features cheese inspired biscuits, made with 60% Himalayan Cheese and a blend…

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Burns Pet Nutrition launches membership club for new owners

Natural pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, has launched a new membership scheme to support new puppy owners, following a “puppy boom” in the UK over the last six months. The family-run business has unveiled its new Puppy Club, that aims to provide advice, support and food supplies to new…

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Natural instinct launches new pet food bundles

Raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct has launched new pet food bundles for customers.  The new raw food bundles include five meals, available in 1kg or 500g packs, as well as two dog treats.  All produce has 100% British meats, with added fruits, vegetables, and natural supplements.   Flavors in the…

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£3bn tariff ahead for UK retailers and consumers, warns BRC

Supermarkets and their customers could face £3bn a year of tariffs on food and drink if a free trade deal is not agreed between the UK and the EU before 1st January 2020, The BRC has warned In its report the association said an average increase in tariffs of 20%…

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Pet retailer to develop first ‘Covid store’ after lockdown sales surge 

PetPlace has announced it is planning to roll out new branding after a “significant” reinvestment following a lockdown sales surge, as well as a funding boost. The retailer has now invested the £1m it received from the Coronavirus Business Loan Interruption Scheme (CLBILS) back into the business. The company will…

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Natural Cornish Pet launches Aflora Cold Pressed range

Natural Cornish Pet has announced the launch of its Aflora Cold Pressed recipes for dogs. The naturally preserved, grain-free, high meat recipes are “gentle on digestion”, according to the group, adding that they are “honest, simple and affordable”.  Aflora Cold Pressed range is available in two varieties: Beef and White…

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