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- 2019 -3 JulyManufacturers
New factory drives 21% sales increase for Forthglade
Forthglade, the award-winning natural pet food brand, has increased sales by 21% for the year ended 30 September 2018 in accounts soon to be filed at Companies House. Established in 1971 and based in Okehampton, Devon, the company’s turnover rose to £16.8m, compared with £13.9m in 2017, driven by further…
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Jun- 2019 -27 JuneManufacturers
Poppy’s Picnic recruits dog agility ambassador
Raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic, has recruited Young Kennel Club (YKC) dog agility specialist, Jess Cuthbertson as a new brand ambassador. Cutherbertson has been competing for the last six years, securing a bronze medal at the European Open Junior in Luxembourg in 2017. She has also had placings at…
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26 JuneAppointment
Poppy’s Picnic appoints new sales account manager
Raw dog food manufacturer, Poppy’s Picnic has appointed Anthony Smallman as its new sales account manager. He has a “wealth of experience”, having spent time at Natural Instinct as part of its original team which won 700 accounts over an eight year period without the help of a sales force.…
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14 JuneManufacturers
HiLife unveils new packaging for 100% natural pet food range
Pet food brand HiLife has unveiled a new look design for the pouches, boxes and bags in its natural range of cat and dog food. Featuring illustrations rather than photography, the new packaging depicts a playful brown and white dog and a cute black cat, framed by tonal leaves. Highlighting…
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14 JuneManufacturers
Wilsons Pet Food launch new Cold Press Working Dog Food
Perthshire-based pet food company, Wilsons Pet Food, has launched a range of Working Dog cold press recipes to add to its existing range of Cold Pressed Dog Food. The range is available in three varieties, pork, peas, sweet potato with apple; chicken, sweet potato and peas; and beef, peas, sweet…
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14 JuneAppointment
Poppy’s Picnic MD appointed to PFMA Communications Committee
Louise Mackintosh, managing director of raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic, has been appointed vice chair of the Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) communications committee. Mackintosh brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having worked in PR and marketing at the likes of Kellogg, Wickes, Disney, Hamleys, Tesco,…
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May- 2019 -31 MayCharities
Laughing Dog raise £2,800 for Guide Dogs
Boston-based dog food company, Laughing Dog, raised over £2,800 for Guide Dogs last weekend by completing the National Three Peak Challenge. Taking on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon from the 25 -27 May, staff from Laughing Dog walked 23 miles with a total ascent of 10,052 feet. Jon Goodley,…
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30 MayManufacturers
Bella and Duke release new treats range
Online raw dog food specialists BellaAndDuke.com has revealed 11 meaty treats for UK pets including duck fillets and beef neck tendons. Chicken hearts and rabbit ears with hair are part of a tasty new range of meat snacks for dogs that have recently been launched by an online dog food…
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29 MayCharities
Poppy’s Picnic completes 10K walk for British Heart Foundation
In support of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) National Walking Month campaign, 10 employees and eight dogs from raw dog food manufacturer, Poppy’s Picnic, took on a 10 mile walk in the local Wiltshire countryside to raise funds for the cardiovascular health charity. Employees of the Melksham-based company took part…
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20 MayManufacturers
Laughing Dog holds sponsored walk for Guide Dogs
Boston-based dog food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, raised over £300 for the Guide Dogs charity last week via a sponsored walk along the River Witham. With a fundraising target of £5,000 by the end of the year, the baked dog food brand has launched a year-long programme of fundraising events for…
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