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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May- 2020 -13 MayManufacturers
Forthglade launches natural soft bites
Dog food manufacturer Forthglade has launched a new natural soft bites dog treat. The new natural soft bites are available in salmon, lamb or turkey recipes, each combined with sweet potato and botanicals such as mint, dill, sage and parsley, to aid a dog’s digestive and immune system. Forthglade said…
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7 MayAwards
Different Dog receives three PIF Award nominations
Dog food company Different Dog announced it has been nominated in three categories in the Pet Industry Federation Awards. The Shropshire-based manufacturer has been nominated in the Manufacturer of the Year, E-Commerce Business of the Year and Product Innovation categories. The awards will be presented later on in the year.…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilCoronavirus
Burns Pet Nutrition donates pet food to Hope Rescue amid Covid-19 crisis
Kidwell-based pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition has announced it has donated thousands of pounds worth of pet food to South Wales charity, Hope Rescue. The pet food company, which specialises in producing high quality dog food made up of all-natural ingredients, is providing the centre with three-months’ worth of…
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28 AprilFeatures
Power of probiotics
A trip down the chilled aisle of any supermarket these days shows there’s something brewing, or should that be fermenting? Kefirs, kombuchas and kimchis have been appearing on shelves nationwide fuelled by a growing interest in digestive health. Recent research by Mintel shows us that this interest is not simply…
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23 AprilCoronavirus
Bella & Duke launches ‘Lend a Paw’ helpline
Bella & Duke has announced the launch of its new ‘Lend a Paw’ helpline in order to support customers over 70 in light of the ongoing pandemic. The retailer’s customer service team will make daily calls to vulnerable customers, and the hotline will operate throughout the day. In a statement,…
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22 AprilCharities
Natural Instinct donates dog food to National Animal Welfare Trust amid Covid-19 crisis
Raw pet food brand Natural Instinct has announced it has donated its raw dog food to the charity The National Animal Welfare Trust, amid the Covid-19 crisis. The National Animal Welfare Trust cares for and rehomes around 1,200 animals per year. Working within the communities it serves, the charity supports…
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22 AprilCoronavirus
Dogs Trust increases support for the homeless pet owners
The Dogs Trust has spoken about its ongoing support for homelessness organisations and homeless dog owners amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. For over 25 years, the charity’s Hope Project has been supporting homeless dog owners across the UK. In the past two weeks alone, however, its website, which is dedicated…
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15 AprilCoronavirus
RSPCA inspectors deliver food to the vulnerable
The RSPCA has revealed that three of its inspectors are delivering food to pet owners who are self-isolating amid the ongoing pandemic. The trio are dropping off pet food, which has been provided by Morrisons, to those in need in the Cheshire and Staffordshire areas. Inspectors Jenny Bethell, Nadine Pengilly…
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8 AprilCharities
Barking Heads announce partnership with Blue Cross amid Covid-19 pandemic
Natural and ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads, has partnered with Blue Cross to help support vulnerable pet owners affected by the current Covid-19 crisis. In collaboration with The Trussell Trust, which supports a nationwide network of food banks, Blue Cross and Barking Heads have distributed 9,000 dog and cat…
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7 AprilCoronavirus
Charley Chau Opens ‘Emergency Dog Supplies’ Store
Luxury dog bed company Charley Chau has announced the launch of an Emergency Dog Supplies Shop to help customers source priority items during the pandemic. The pop-up store, which was launched in less than a week, has a small edit of essential items to “keep dogs well fed, amused and…
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