Dog Food
Dog food remains a dominant revenue driver across the UK pet retail sector, with evolving consumer preferences shaping what retailers stock and promote. Pet Gazette covers new product innovations in dry, wet, raw, gently cooked, freeze-dried, and functional dog food — including life-stage formulas and breed-specific options. We report on developments from manufacturers, pricing strategies at wholesale level, distribution partnerships, sustainability claims, and shifts in shopper behaviour. Coverage also includes import/export considerations, private label opportunities, and regulatory updates affecting those selling or supplying dog food in a commercial capacity.
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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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1 FebruaryIndustry News
Grove Pet Foods acquired by Cranswick
Grove Pet Foods has announced it has been acquired by UK food producer, Cranswick. The pet business is a producer of dry dog food for several leading brands under private label relationships alongside its own brands including Vitalin (natural) and Alpha Feeds (working dog). It operates “predominantly” from a purpose-built…
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Jan- 2022 -27 JanuaryIndustry News
Fleetful launches first ‘HelloFresh’ for dogs
Plant-based dog food retailer, Fleetful has released a new ‘HelloFresh’ dog food recipe kit. Its solution is its hemp and chickpea protein powder dog Kit, “empowering” dog owners to make fresh, balanced, plant-based dog food. It revealed that with more dogs allergic to animal proteins, combined with dust mites in…
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26 JanuaryIndustry News
Startups tips pet sector as one to watch
Small business experts Startups has identified the pet sector as “one to watch this year”, after there was an 18% increase in the number of households buying pets in 2021. After the surge, 17 million people in the UK now own at least one animal. Products and services for pets…
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20 JanuaryLatest News
Jollyes sets sights on expansion as sales surge
Jollyes has announced “ambitious” growth plans after seeing sales surge to a “record high” £42m in the half year to 30 November. It revealed the retailer plans to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months, including new Scottish stores in Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Stirling, a new Welsh store…
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11 JanuaryPet Owners
Butternut Box wins customer engagement award
Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has been awarded the European Contact Centre and Customer Service Award for Best Customer Engagement approach. The award was previously held by the likes of Ebay and Gusto, for the work and commitment delivered by their customer love team. According to the brand, putting…
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6 JanuaryLatest News
Arden Grange expands Sensitive Dry Dog Food Range
Arden Grange, has updated its Sensitive Range with the launch of new ‘Superfood Blend’ recipes, as well as two new products – Sensitive Adult Mini and Sensitive Adult Large Breed for dogs. The new products, which will be available to order from February 2022, are grain-free and include ocean white…
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4 JanuaryManufacturers
The Pack partners with UK restaurants for vegan dog food menus
Plant-based dog food company The Pack has partnered with some of the UK’s leading restaurants and cafes to serve vegan dog food during Veganuary. Customers’ dogs at participating restaurants across the UK will be offered a complimentary ‘Dogs Dinner Done Right’ vegan meal of their choice. Three complete flavours will…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberIndustry News
Butternut Box wins customer service award
Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has won the European Contact Centre and Customer Service Award for best customer engagement approach. Butternut Box is a dog food subscription service started with the philosophy that “dogs deserve better”. Made with “human” ingredients, all Butternut Box meals are created with a balance…
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8 DecemberBusiness
Su-Bridge Pet Supplies partners with Animonda
International cat and dog food company Animonda has chosen Su-Bridge Pet Supplies to be its exclusive wholesale distributor in the UK. Animonda has produced high quality pet food since 1991 and has since seen success in the German market. Su-Bridge Pet Supplies, meanwhile, is a pet trade solutions provider that…
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