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 -21 JulyRetailers
Peach and Pooch to launch first ever shop
An independent pet accessory brand is set to open its first shop in Harrogate later this month. Peach and Pooch creates a range of pet products, with each piece designed and handmade by local resident, Emily Ong, who makes all products from her home studio in Harrogate. Ong creates a…
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16 JulyManufacturers
Benyfit Natural recalls products over salmonella fears
Pet food manufacturer Benyfit Natural has recalled several types of its frozen raw dog food range containing beef as a precaution, following the detection of salmonella in another un-released beef product. Some of the recalled products were also sold under the names of Unique Pets, Embark on Raw and Newland…
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15 JulyManufacturers
Rùn launches new cold-pressed dog food
Eco-pet food brand Rùn has launched its complete, cold-pressed dry dog food. The premium UK-made brand is available to stock in 7.5kg and 15kg as well as a 25kg eco-friendly bag exclusive to trade customers. Offering a big point of difference for potential stockists who would like to embrace the…
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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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