Cat Food
Cat food is a key category in the UK pet retail sector, driven by strong owner loyalty and a growing appetite for premium, functional, and tailored nutrition. Pet Gazette reports on new product launches across wet, dry, raw, and specialist cat food lines — including life-stage formulas, breed-specific diets, and innovations in sustainability and packaging. Coverage includes wholesale pricing, stockist strategies, consumer buying patterns, and supply chain developments. This tag offers insight for pet retailers, distributors, and brand suppliers looking to stay competitive in a crowded and fast-evolving market.
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Jun- 2020 -10 JuneFeatures
How to prepare for a new pet
The arrival of a new pet is very exciting, but it can also be a daunting experience for new owners. Feeling this way is only natural: to help you feel more prepared, there are a few steps that can be taken. The first port of call is an introductory trip…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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4 JuneIndustry News
Natures Menu donates 42,000 food pouches
Natures Menu has donated over 42,000 pouches of cat food to animal charities across Norfolk, in efforts to support these centres amid the ongoing pandemic The recipients of food packages from the raw and natural pet food group include RSPCA West Norfolk, Feline Care Cat Rescue, Hallswood Animal Sanctuary and…
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May- 2020 -28 MayIndustry News
Pet food packaging market to reach £10.2bn by 2025
The global pet food packaging market size is projected to grow from $10.2bn (£8.3bn) in 2020 to $12.5bn (£10.2bn) by 2025, at an annual growth rate of 4.2%, according to Research and Markets. The market report group said that a “rising affection” for pets, growing pet humanization and a “demand…
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22 MayIndustry News
Purina debuts reusable food dispenser
Nestlé is rolling out a new reusable and refillable dispenser for Purina cat food in order to eliminate single-use packaging across its products. The reusable dispenser has been piloted in a four-month trial across three sites in Switzerland. The product was reportedly well-received by consumers, and the trial will be…
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15 MayCoronavirus
Swansea Council introduces pet food to food bank supplies
Pet food is now being introduced in more food bank parcels across Swansea, thanks to donations from manufacturers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Swansea Council revealed it had received pet food donations from Pet Nutrition, Cambrian Pet Foods, Pets Choice and Pet Superstore Swansea, which included almost 4,000 tins of dog…
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1 MayIndustry News
Scrumbles to sell products through Sainsbury’s
Scrumbles has announced it is set to make its supermarket debut at Sainsbury’s later this month. The natural pet food brand will begin stocking its chicken and chicken with salmon dry cat food Sainsbury’s shelves across the UK on 10 May. Both products contain natural ingredients with “no added nonsense”,…
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1 MayBusiness
Spectrum Brands reports 62% rise in operating income in Q2 results
Pet and aquatic products supplier Spectrum Brands has reported a 62.7% increase in operating income to $67.7m (£53.9m) compared with $41.6m (£33.1m), in its second quarter results. In the period ended 29 March, the company reported a 7.7% increase in gross profit to $328.9 (£261.2m) compared with $305.5 (£242.9m). It…
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Apr- 2020 -8 AprilCharities
Barking Heads announce partnership with Blue Cross amid Covid-19 pandemic
Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads, has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current Covid-19 crisis. In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which supports a nationwide network of food banks, Blue Cross and Barking Heads have distributed 9,000 dog and cat…
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Mar- 2020 -12 MarchBusiness
Bella and Duke secures £3.5m funding
Pet food brand Bella and Duke announced it has raised £3.5m in its latest funding round. The investment will be used to help the firm to accelerate sales, marketing and recruitment activities, as well as expand into the cat food market. The latest round of investment was led by Mobeus,…
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