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- 2021 -3 FebruaryBusiness
VetChef launches free online pet recipe and menu planner
Dog food platform VetChef has launched a free online pet recipe and menu planner called My VetChef. The website aims to make it easy for pet owners to cook balanced and nutritional meals at home for their animals. Its features allow for owners to put in their pets details such…
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Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryManufacturers
Naturaw expands into new premises amid growth
Naturaw, a fast-growing producer of raw dog food, has expanded into a major new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby. The move comes as part of a six-figure investment that is set to create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years. The…
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19 JanuaryManufacturers
Benyfit Natural expands its range
Raw dog food brand Benyfit Natural has expanded its range with the launch of two new Goose based products: Goose and Turkey Complete Adult Working Dog Food and ‘80*10*10 Goose Meat Feast Adult Working Dog Food. According to the company, it has chosen to put Goose in some of its…
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18 JanuaryManufacturers
Mars Pet Care recalls dog food products
Mars Pet Care has recalled a range of UK dog food products after it was discovered they contain high levels of vitamin D. The products which have been recalled include its Chappie Complete Chicken and Wholegrain Dry Dog Food, Pedigree Mixer Adult Dry Dog Original and its Adult Complete Dry…
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15 JanuaryManufacturers
Mondi launches new paper-based bags for Interquell
Mondi has announced it will be launching two new paper-based bags for pet food producer Interquell. The global packaging and paper company offers a range of sustainable packaging solutions for customers. The pet food manufacturer has asked the brand to create two sizes of paper-based packaging bags with a functional…
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14 JanuaryRetailing
The Pack launches new plant-based dog food
The Pack has announced it plans to launch a new range of plant-based dog food early this year, having successfully closed a pre-seed investment round. The food technology start up’s range will consist of three different flavoured plant-based wet foods for dogs which have been formulated by food scientists, pet…
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11 JanuaryPet Owners
Ooddles Kitchen warns of rising dog obesity
Ooddles Kitchen has called for an increased awareness over pet food contents, as it warns that obesity in dogs has been on the rise over the past few years. It said that dog food brands are “coming under greater scrutiny than ever before”, warning that wet food and dry kibble…
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Dec- 2020 -24 DecemberCharities
Dogs Trust and St Mungo’s partner for Christmas charity initiative
Dogs Trust has announced it plans to bring “festive cheer” to homeless dogs and their owners through a partnership with St Mungo’s. This year, the Dogs Trust ‘Hope Project’ will be delivering over 1,500 hampers to those in need across the UK. Almost 200 dog owners across Greater London will…
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18 DecemberManufacturers
Vale Pet Foods expands product range
Vale Pet Foods announced it has launched a number of new dog food products, including dry and raw food and a selection of treats. The brand’s new dry food products include ‘Succulent Salmon with Vegetables’ and ‘Tremendous Turkey with Vegetables’, which contain several minerals, herbs and botanicals. Its new treats…
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15 DecemberManufacturers
Walker and Drake unveils cold pressed food range
Walker and Drake has launched a new range of cold pressed food for dogs, with recipes that use British-sourced meat and vegetables, as well as fish sourced from traceable fisheries. The manufacturer said its new recipes are “easily digestible”, grain and gluten free, promote good gut health, are hypoallergenic and…
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