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TNC expands in UK with Dog’s Butcher acquisition

Stockholm-headquartered natural pet food manufacturer The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced its first acquisition of 2025,The Dog’s Butcher, a UK provider of premium raw dog food. This acquisition marks a significant milestone as TNC strengthens its position in the UK raw pet food market even further. The Dog’s Butcher is…

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KatKin appoints new members to its science team

Fresh cat food company KatKin has expanded its science team with four new appointments. The group has appointed Ryan Honaker as research and development director, Jirayu (Boo Boo) Tanprasertsuk as senior scientist, Devon Tate as scientist and LeeAnn Perry as technical product manager. With more than five years experience at…

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Mr Bug extends range with homegrown dog food

Mr Bug has announced the launch of a new homegrown dog food made from 20% Devon mealworm protein. The new product builds on the company’s existing range of mealworm “superfood” seasoning and dog treats. The new food prioritises good gut health as well as helping dogs which have rashes or…

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Mr Bug and challenging the yuck factor

I know you’ve had a varied career in the past. What did you do before the idea of Mr Bug came about? I was a rock musician for many years and I owned a music studio in London. I started it in Shepherds Bush – a tiny studio – and…

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Jollyes readies for Poole opening

Jollyes is planning an opening event for its new Poole store, as finishing touches are being put to its latest site, which opens at Unit 1C, Wessex Gate East Retail Park, on 20 August.  The 5,000 square feet store will employ 10 colleagues, led by acting store manager Tom Amos. …

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PetQuip unveils finalists for Industry Awards 2022

The PetQuip trade association has announced the list of finalists for this year’s PetQuip Industry Awards. A record number of entries were received, and following preliminary judging, these have now been whittled down to a list of finalists. Two new categories – ‘Celebrating Green and Organic’ and the ‘Sustainability Award’…

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Online ‘dog treat’ searches reach record high

Online searches for “dog treats” has reached an all-time high in the UK, according to newly released Google search data. The search data analysis, commissioned by a dog-friendly holiday park in Devon, has revealed that searches for dog treats rose 82% year-on-year in December. The data also showed that Plymouth…

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Sustainable ‘dog ball thrower’ launches in UK

Kompact9, a retractable ball thrower for dogs, has launched in the UK this month.  The product which is made by family owned business D-style was created with a “telescopic design” that lessens the launcher to the “length of a school ruler”, and has a  drawstring cover which makes it both…

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Forthglade acquired by IK Investment Partners

IK Investment Partners (IK) has announced it has acquired a majority stake in Forthglade Foods Limited, marking the first investment by IK’s newly established UK team.  Forthglade is a UK based natural pet food brand that produces premium wet and dry dog food and treats.  It was founded in 1971…

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Exeter Pets at Home store to permanently close

Retail chain Pets at Home has closed one of its stores in Exeter. The Marsh Barton site stopped trading on Friday (7 August), but will keep its other outlet at Rydon Lane retail park. According to Devon Live, Pets at Home confirmed that 20% of the store’s workforce will lose…

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