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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Jul- 2020 -14 JulyManufacturers
TV vet Joe Inglis launches VetChef
TV Vet Joe Inglis has launched his own homemade dog food platform, VetChef. VetChef is to help owners feed their pets a diet of all-fresh, natural produce through a “bespoke recipe” plan tailored to each individual animal’s needs. Inglis said he believes home-prepared foods are “best for your pets”, after…
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2 JulyIndustry News
Wilsons Pet Food looks to expand
Wilsons Pet Food is reportedly set up to sign several deals with “major retailers” in a bid that would fuel the company’s growth. Craig Wallace purchased the pet food brand in 2017, and has since facilitated the opening of its first purpose-built production facility. It now produces cold-pressed dog food…
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Jun- 2020 -24 JuneCoronavirus
Coronavirus diaries: Inspired Pet Nutrition
There is no doubt that we have been through unprecedented times in the last few months. Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) attended Crufts in early March with a skeleton crew and it was agreed that those who attended would isolate from the office for a week afterwards. In the following two…
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8 JuneIndustry News
Lincolnshire pet shop owners step down after almost two decades
The owners of a Lincolnshire pet shop have announced they are stepping down from their ownership after running the business for 18 years. Coningsby Pet and Aquatics is based in Lincolnshire near RAF Coningsby, and was established over 25 years ago. In a statement on the business’ Facebook page, the…
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4 JuneCharities
Laughing Dog raises money for charity
Pet food manufacturer Laughing Dog has announced that its staff have pledged to embark on a “virtual” cross-country walk in order to raise funds for the Guide Dogs charity. According to the Boston Standard, participants will cover the equivalent journey between John O’Groats and Land’s End, with the distance covered…
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2 JuneManufacturers
The Innocent Pet Care Company launches two new recipes
Pet treat manufacturer The Innocent Pet Care Company has launched two new recipes to its air-dried complete dog food range. Voted Best New Dog Food Products at PATS last year for the British Lamb Casserole, the air-dried food range has gone from strength to strength with retailers from the UK,…
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1 JuneIndustry News
Raw pet food store opens its doors
A new store that specialises in raw pet food has today opened its doors in Telford today (1 June). Plans to open Roxy’s Raw Foods had initially been formed pre-Covid by owners Keith Murray and Ros Crocker, who have now opened the site in Wombridge Road Shopping Centre, Trench. According…
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May- 2020 -28 MayIndustry News
Pet food packaging market to reach £10.2bn by 2025
The global pet food packaging market size is projected to grow from $10.2bn (£8.3bn) in 2020 to $12.5bn (£10.2bn) by 2025, at an annual growth rate of 4.2%, according to Research and Markets. The market report group said that a “rising affection” for pets, growing pet humanization and a “demand…
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21 MayBusiness
Duchess of Cambridge’s brother launches new freeze-dried dog food company
The Duchess of Cambridge’s brother, James Middleton, has announced the launch of his new freeze-dried dog food company, in honour of his therapy dog Ella. In a blog post on the company’s website, Middleton revealed he suffered from depression after starting his greeting cards business Boomf in 2013. He said:…
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15 MayCoronavirus
Swansea Council introduces pet food to food bank supplies
Pet food is now being introduced in more food bank parcels across Swansea, thanks to donations from manufacturers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Swansea Council revealed it had received pet food donations from Pet Nutrition, Cambrian Pet Foods, Pets Choice and Pet Superstore Swansea, which included almost 4,000 tins of dog…
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