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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Feb- 2020 -20 FebruaryIndustry News
Scrumbles launches new range of wet cat food
Pet food company Scrumbles has launched a new range of wet cat food. The ‘Good Inside Out’ range, which includes 70% meat content, is available in three flavours, which include chicken, salmon and tuna. Scrumbles said the new range is designed to “please even the fussiest of felines”, and support…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryTips
Trends and growth in the pet food industry in the UK – What to know
Three billion pounds—that is the worth of the pet food industry in the UK, and it is only set to keep growing. The UK is the biggest pet food market in all of Europe—yes, pets are big business. Much of this growth can be attributed to the large interest in…
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Oct- 2019 -22 OctoberFeatures
M&A trends in pet care
Petcare is one of the fastest growing areas of the consumer sector. Globally it’s a £100bn market, with the UK petcare sector now valued at close to £6bn. Market growth is driven by sector-specific factors as well as reflecting broader consumer trends. The growing fashion to treat pets as family…
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberAppointment
Pets Choice bolsters team with senior appointments
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has announced the appointment of two new recruits to its sales team. Jenny Kennedy, head of category and insights and Kelly Hall, national account manager of Grocery Retail, join the business with more than 30 years’ combined experience within fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), working with…
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Aug- 2019 -13 AugustManufacturers
Bestpets announces deal with Lily’s Kitchen
Pet care company Bestpets has announced deal to stock products from pet food manufacturer Lily’s Kitchen. Bestpets will stock a range of products including wet and dry dog and cat food and dog treats. Peter Brame, Director of Trading – pet said “We’re excited to have Lily’s Kitchen on board.…
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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyFeatures
The rise of cat popularity; is the dog market losing its trend?
Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person? That is the age old question. For decades, canine lovers have been trumping feline enthusiasts in terms of numbers, popularity, and retail market size. However, recent developments have found out that cats are gradually becoming more popular as household…
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22 JulyAwards
Finalists announced for PetQuip Awards
Over 70 of the pet companies have been short-listed for the 2019 PetQuip Awards, which will be given out during a gala dinner at PATS, Telford. For the first time a number of overseas entries were received for the various product categories, reflecting the international scope of the PATS Telford…
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May- 2019 -29 MayManufacturers
Study suggests link between cat TB and commercial raw food diet
Cases of tuberculosis in indoor cats may have been linked to a particular type of raw pet food, research has suggested. Some 13 cats from across the UK are thought to have been affected so far and experts have stressed that the risk to people is very low. The issue…
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Apr- 2019 -23 AprilManufacturers
Pet food brand gets £27m boost for plastic-free packaging
British pet food brand, Butchers Petcare, has secured a £27m refinancing deal from NatWest, RBS Invoice Finance and Lombard, to support its growth and innovation plans. The funding deal which includes banking and asset-based lending facilities will support the East Midlands-based family-run business’ sustainability strategy, which includes an investment in…
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16 AprilManufacturers
Natures Menu expands Natural Raw Nuggets Range
Pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu has announced it has added to its Fruit and Vegetable Raw Nuggets line with the addition of Natural Raw Nuggets Veggie Boost, as well as new look packaging. The Veggie Boost Nuggets are made from a blend of 15 fruits and vegetables including butternut squash,…
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