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 โ 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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Apr- 2021 -1 AprilManufacturers
ProDog Raw to host virtual exercise classes for pets
Raw dog food company, ProDog Raw, has announced it will host virtual exercise classes for people and their dogs to help pets lose weight ahead of the summer.ย The company decided to host the class due to many owners exercising their dogs less during lockdown and self-isolating periods. The class…
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Mar- 2021 -29 MarchManufacturers
Paleo Ridge launches new โClassic Miniโ range
Raw dog food manufacturer Paleo Ridge, is extending its โClassic rangeโ with the launch of a new โClassic Miniโ range.ย The new release features five of Paleo Ridgeโs โbest-selling Classic recipesโ, the collection is available in 250g pouches and is โgrain-free, hypoallergenic and made from high welfare meatsโ.ย The new…
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25 MarchManufacturers
Denzel’s launch new plant-based treats
Denzelโs has announced the launch of new plant-based training treats, after a recent study showed that 40% of dog food buyers aged 16 to 24 โprefer to give plant-based meals to their pets regularlyโ.ย The product is made using peanut butter, kale and fresh banana, and is suitable for all…
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23 MarchManufacturers
Skinnerโs celebrates 50 years by expanding Field and Trial range
Dog food manufacturer Skinnerโs is celebrating 50 years of business by expanding its โField and Trialโ range to also include wet food and treats.ย The new wet food range can be used as a topper to its current dry food range or can be given to pets as a complete…
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16 MarchManufacturers
Hillโs Pet Nutrition launches prescription dog food
Hillโs Pet Nutrition has announced the launch of its new โPrescription Diet Derm Completeโ food โ the worldโs first nutritional solution that is โclinically proven to tackle both food and environmental sensitivities in dogsโ.ย With research by the group showing thatย 40% of vet visits by dogs are due to…
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10 MarchManufacturers
Assisi Pet Care acquires Town and Country Petfoods Ltd
Assisi Pet Care Ltd has acquired Town and Country Petfoods Ltd, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1974 by the Parkinson family, Town and Country is based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, where it has a 26 person team. It markets an extensive range of dog and cat foods and treats,…
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Feb- 2021 -24 FebruaryProducts
Natureโs Harvest unveils first brand re-design in a decade
Pet food brand Natureโs Harvest has unveiled a new design for its packing for the first time in 10 years.ย The packaging which aims to โcelebrate the relationship between dog owners and their petsโ is based on dog portraits of some of the most loved dog breeds in the United…
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23 FebruaryRetailers
Skinnerโs unveils new look for Field and Trial range
Skinnerโs has unveiled a new look for the expansion of its Field and Trial range to celebrate its 50th anniversary manufacturing dog food. The new look will feature 100% recyclable packaging and a new contemporary design. The manufacturer revealed it has been working with branding and design agency Big Fish…
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18 FebruaryManufacturers
Hownd launches plant-based superfood product
Hownd has announced the launch of โHownd Plant Powered Superfoodโ, a nutritionally complete food product for adult dogs, which uses 100% plant-based ingredients.ย The group, which has produced cruelty-free, plant-based pet care products since 2015, said the launch comes as the vegan pet food industry is gaining momentum, and consumers…
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18 FebruaryRetailers
Wilsons Pet Food expands eco-friendly dog food range
Wilsons Pet Food has announced it is extending its range of eco-friendly dog food, following its successful launch last year. The new rangeโs aim is to contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the use of plastic in the production of pet food product packaging. The range will include three new…
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