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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Sep- 2018 -5 SeptemberBusiness
Couple set up Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods franchise in Preston
Married couple Alison and Steve Critchley have set up a new franchise delivering premium quality pet food in the Preston area as part of the Bolton-based Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods’ operation. The couple have run various businesses over the years including a grocers off license in Church and separately,…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustManufacturers
Laughing Dog moves to recyclable white trays
Wet dog food producer, Laughing Dog, has announced a move from black to white recyclable trays for its grain free wet complete recipes. With all its mixer meals already in 100 percent recyclable packaging, moving from black polypropylene trays to white is an important step in the company’s on-going commitment…
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17 AugustFeatures
Humanisation in the pet food industry
As more owners consider their small companions as to be their direct equals and impose their own lifestyles and preferences onto them, this change in ideology has trickled into the pet trade and led to a ‘humanisation’ process of the manufacturing industry. Pet owners now aim to give them a…
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7 AugustCharities
Forthglade presented with engraved step for charity support
The South West Coast Path Association, the charity that champions and protects the National Trail, presented a specially engraved step to Devon-based natural dog food makers Forthglade, who were one of the first businesses to get behind its campaign. Part of Forthglade’s donation has enabled the SWCPA to invest in…
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Jul- 2018 -30 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Grain-free dog food causes heart disease concerns
British pet food manufacturers have expressed concern following a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into links between heart disease and grain-free dog food. The probe followed a “highly unusual” number in cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM can be fatal, weakening and enlarging the heart,…
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13 JulyManufacturers
Cotswold Raw moves to Woolcool packaging in eco-friendly pledge
Natural dog food brand Cotswold Raw has changed its outer packaging to a Woolcool packaging, in a bid to become more eco-friendly. Customers will be encouraged to return the Woolcool packaging once they are done with its contents, allowing for their reuse by the company. The firm has also pledged…
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10 JulyFeatures
Is the pet food market experiencing a powershift?
As the top three pet food manufacturers lose market share, we ask are independent manufacturers the future of the industry? Casey Cooper-Fiske investigates Hill’s, Purina and Royal Canin are the big three household names for any pet owner. Founded in Missouri in 1894, Purina is the oldest of the three,…
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2 JulyManufacturers
Germ-fighting dog bowl launches crowdfunding campaign
Pet care brand HOWND has launched a reward-based Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its new HERO Bowl with aims to raise £38,000 to bring the bowl to market. The product was invented to provide antimicrobial protection for dog food and water bowls and is set to be the most hygienic bowl…
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2 JulyBusiness
Webbox pledges 100 percent recyclable packaging
Pet food brand Webbox has announced it has taken the first steps in its commitment to make all packaging 100 percent recyclable. The company has announced it will be replacing the black polypropylene trays used for its wet dog food trays with white polypropylene trays. On average over three million…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneBusiness
Fish4Dogs undergoes £100k expansion
Dog food brand Fish4Dogs has undergone a £100,000 extension and refurbishment of its offices and acquired a new building following a recent boost in sales. The work, has been undertaken to house Fish4Dogs’ growing workforce, its dogs (staff can bring their dogs to work) and increase capacity for its operations…
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