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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Jan- 2019 -10 JanuaryManufacturers
Sustainable dog food brand GooodUK introduces #DoGoood initiative
Sustainable, premium dog food brand GooodUK has launched its #DoGoood campaign in order to emphasise its commitment to ‘doing good’ for people and the planet. The introduction of the #DoGoood area of the brand aims to further increase GooodUK’s social, environmental and community focus, while giving tips and advice to…
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9 JanuaryManufacturers
New insect dog food aims to shrink UK’s carbon pawprint
Launching in January 2019, new pet food brand Yora has made a pledge to provide dogs with a healthy, delicious diet while reducing their environmental impact. Pets are estimated to consume around 20 percent of the world’s meat and fish, a statistic which is set to grow further with the…
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9 JanuaryCharities
Fish4Dogs helps rescue charity on ‘Do The Right Thing’ TV programme
Fish4Dogs has helped a rescue charity that was fleeced of its finances by a “bogus volunteer” who was subsequently jailed for six years. K9 Crusaders, based near Truro, Cornwall, had between £88,000 and £200,000 stolen from its funds by a “career criminal”. The charity’s founder Sue Smith appeared on Channel…
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7 JanuaryBusiness
New ‘eco-friendly’ dog food enters UK market
A new “eco-friendly” pet food manufacturer has announced it is entering the UK market. German pet food manufacturer, Lucky and Prince, will begin its UK operations by launching its Poultry with Carrots and Potatoes, Lamb with Carrots and Potatoes, Apples and Cottage Cheese, Beef with Potatoes and Venison with Zucchini…
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4 JanuaryManufacturers
Edgard & Cooper adds treats, jerkys and bars to range
Healthy pet food company Edgard & Cooper is adding training treats, jerkys and bars to its range of healthy dog food. The brand, which is known for producing the world’s first kibble with 100 percent fresh meat and no meat meal, is packaging all treats in biodegradable packaging making it…
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4 JanuaryAwards
Benevo maintains top ethical score for third year running
Pet food manufacturer Benevo has said it was delighted to receive the top score of 100 out of 100 from the Ethical Company Organisation for the third year running. The Ethical Award is a guarantee of a company’s good ethical standards and aims to assure customers that Benevo has been…
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Dec- 2018 -21 DecemberFeatures
Clean eating pets
Clean eating or eating clean refers to a diet where one consumes foods in its whole and natural state, avoiding refined sugars and processed foods in a bid to become healthier overall. Some versions of the diet encourage the omission of dairy, gluten and grains or even promote the consumption…
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21 DecemberCharities
Skinner’s donates over £10,000 in dog food to UK rescue centres
Suffolk-based manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Foods, said it was proud to support rescue centres throughout the UK with over £10,000 of dog food this Christmas. The company drew out a handful of rescue centres at random to donate a pallet of Field & Trial Turkey & Rice. The rescue centres included,…
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3 DecemberCharities
Webbox provides help to homeless dogs in Manchester
Pet food brand, Webbox, has partnered with local Manchester homelessness charity, Barnabus, providing a donation of Webbox Naturals dog food. The donation which included a selection of Webbox Naturals’ wet and dry food, will help the charity to feed dogs who come in with their owners. Adam Williams, office manager…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberEconomy
Nation spends £12bn on pets
British dog owners now spend a total of £12bn on their pets every year, according to new research. The research by American Express, found there has been a marked increase in recent years as a result of both average spend per pet rising (now £1,342 per pet from £1,252 in…
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