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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Apr- 2020 -2 AprilManufacturers
Wilson launches Whitefish Skin Dog Treats range
Wilsons Pet Food has released its new range of Whitefish Skin Dog Treats online and in stores. The new range includes 100% natural fish skins, all sustainably caught MSC fish from Grimsby in the UK and includes extra vitamins and nutrients found naturally in fish. Wilsons said its natural rough…
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Mar- 2020 -19 MarchRetailers
Paleo Ridge announces two new appoints amid rebrand
Raw dog food company Paleo Ridge has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new recruits. Helen Ellwood has been appointed as head of sales and marketing alongside Will Green who has been appointed as the company’s ecommerce marketing manager. Managing director Tyler Daly said: “From the very beginning,…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryRetailers
Natures Menu donates 1,600 food pouches to charity
Pet food retailer, Natures Menu has donated over 1,600 pouches of dog food to two charities, which specialises in supporting dogs in need: Dogs on the Streets and the Norwich Foodbank centre. Dogs on the Streets is a voluntary run and non-profit charity dedicated to dogs belonging to the homeless…
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25 FebruaryRetailers
Wilsons Pet Food launches new service model
Wilsons Pet Food has launched its new service model which will provide stockists large and small the opportunity to stock their very own range of raw frozen dog food at Wilsons Pet Food stores. The Scottish-based company currently produces their own branded range of cold pressed and raw frozen dog…
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24 FebruaryRetailers
Natural Instinct partners with Oxfordshire rescue charity
Raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct, has announced its new partnership with Oxfordshire Lowland Search and Rescue, as it sponsors two fully trained and operational air scenting search rescue dogs. The specialist raw pet food brand, which features a Working Dog Food range, will supply local dogs, Beau and Rip,…
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10 FebruaryRetailers
Happy Hounds recall 10 products that ‘may pose a risk to health’
Pet food manufacturer Happy Hounds has issued a recall for a range of its frozen dog food products because they “may pose a risk to health.” This is the second recall by the raw pet food manufacturer in the past month, as three of its products were linked to cases…
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7 FebruaryPet Owners
Over 30% of dog owners believe plant-based diet is better for dogs
Some 34% of dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead of a meat-based one, according to a recent study by Mintel Pet Food. The study also revealed more than four in 10 (43%) of dog food buyers believe it is “healthier…
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Jan- 2020 -6 JanuaryRetailers
Autarky donates 200 bags of festive dog food to charities
Pet food company, Autarky delivered 200 bags of its limited-edition festive turkey and potato diet to dogs in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Northamptonshire-based Wellingborough Dog Welfare and Animal Helpline Dog Rescue in Wansford, Cambridgeshire, were gifted 200 bags of Autarky’s turkey and potato diet. Autarky is part of pet food manufacturers…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberManufacturers
IPN injects £250k investment into factory
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced it will invest £250k into its Kimnel Park site in Bodelwyddan, North Wales. The site is home to IPN’s subsidiary, The Real Petfood Company. The investment will go towards funding for new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.…
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4 DecemberAppointment
PFMA welcomes Forthglade into membership
Dog food manufacturer, Forthglade, has joined the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The appointment of Forthglade, brings the total membership to 85 companies, which accounts for over 90% of the market. Forthglade has been producing dog food since 1971 and includes ranges of wet and dry dog food alongside treats.…
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