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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May- 2022 -4 MayIndustry News
Orijen cat Foods: Nourish as nature intended
We have seen demand for ORIJEN cat food grow significantly over the past year, particularly amongst cat owners who have discovered us through either recommendation or research. What is it that makes ORIJEN so special? Cats and kittens have evolved to require a diet that is rich in animal ingredients,…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchIndustry News
Carnilove launches new True Fresh Range
BSB Products, the UK distributors for Carnilove dog and cat foods, has introduced three brand-new Carnilove dog products: True Fresh dog food; True Fresh Raw Freeze Dried Snacks and Meat Jerky Snacks. BSB said all of these new Carnilove dog foods and snacks deliver “irresistible taste and are grain- and…
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Feb- 2022 -8 FebruaryIndustry News
Butcher’s Pet Care secures £43m funding package
UK pet food brand, Butcher’s Pet Care, has secured a £43m funding package with Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance and Blazehill Capital in a deal led by Martin Gray at Kroll. Butcher’s Pet Care, based in Northamptonshire, was established in 1983 by Graham Baker. It has since sought to capitalise…
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Dec- 2021 -14 DecemberRetailers
Mars Petcare to deploy new wet pet food packaging format
Mars Petcare will deploy a new wet pet food packaging which is made from recycled materials. Cat food brand Sheba will be the first to have the updated packaging formats available in Europe in 2022 as part of Mars Petcare’s efforts to offer more sustainable choices. The move comes in…
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6 DecemberIndustry News
Arden Grange unveils display competition winners
Arden Grange, the independent producer of naturally hypoallergenic dog and cat foods, has revealed the winners of its retailer display competition, in celebration of the brand’s 25th birthday celebrations. Throughout September and October this year, retailers were asked to create a memorable Arden Grange themed display within their shop window…
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1 DecemberFeatures
Online marketplaces: the biggest opportunity to grow as a petcare brand
From veterinary consultations to pet food sales, the petcare sector is going digital. And with the UK buying 3.2 million pets during the pandemic, that’s just going to increase. At the same time, the market is getting ever more saturated and it’s harder than ever to gain clout as a…
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Nov- 2021 -10 NovemberManufacturers
Arden Grange gifts 40,000 meals to charity
Pet food company Arden Grange has gifted over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK in its annual charity giveaway. In August, the brand asked its followers on Instagram and Facebook to nominate their favourite independent animal charities for entry into a prize…
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Sep- 2021 -29 SeptemberLatest News
Little BigPaw launches new wet cat food
Little BigPaw has announced the release of its new wet cat food, intended specifically for kittens. BigPaw said it is “expertly” formulated with “100%” natural ingredients, added vitamins and minerals. It also revealed the wet food “promotes” development and healthy growth in cats from two to 12 months old. According…
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24 SeptemberManufacturers
Yora launches first ever cat food
Yora has launched its first ever cat food, which it claims contains the highest insect content of any cat food on the market. The sustainable pet food group launched in 2019 with a dog food and treats range targeting “environmentally-conscious” pet owners, but is now expanding into the cat food…
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Aug- 2021 -27 AugustManufacturers
Fold Hill Foods to resume production on three recalled pet brands
Fold Hill Foods has said it will resume production of three products, which were recalled on a precautionary basis by the group following a rise in cases of feline pancytopenia. Cat food from Applaws, Pets at Home and Sainsbury’s, which the group manufactured, were recalled while the Food Standards Agency…
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