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- 2017 -21 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
US sales of pet treats outpace dog/cat food
The sale of pet treats has outpaced both dog and cat food in the last five years in the US. New research from Mintel has revealed that treats sales increased by 29 percent between 2012-17 to reach $4.39 billion. Meanwhile, dog food sales grew eight percent between 2012-17 to reach…
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15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pet food manufacturer raises £2,800 for charity
After pledging 50p from the sale of each bag of Vitalin Adult Duck & Potato to Jerry Green Dog Rescue, a national dog charity, Vitalin has announced it has raised a total of £2,800. Founded in 1961 by Jerry Green, the charity relies solely on public and corporate donations, which…
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5 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Natures Menu celebrates Puppy Awareness Week
Natures Menu is celebrating with Puppy Awareness Week alongside partner Puppy School with puppy graduation classes across the UK. Puppy Awareness Week is a Kennel Club initiative which aims to make sure that puppies live healthy, happy lives by spreading the ‘be puppy aware’ message. To mark this week ,…
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Aug- 2017 -22 AugustCurrent Affairs
ORIJEN named Brand of the Year 2017
Bern Pet Foods is pleased to announce that ORIJEN Freeze-Dried Dog Food was named Brand of the Year 2017 in the Global awards tier. President and CEO of Champion Petfoods Frank Burdzy, accepted the award on behalf of Champion Petfoods at the World Branding Forum in Vienna. The award recognises…
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17 AugustCurrent Affairs
Skinner’s celebrates show success
It has been a busy few months for Skinner’s with three major shows in just two months. Skinner’s were proud to be sponsoring the Dog Arena at this year’s Countryfile Live Show, which was in front of the Skinner’s stand displaying all their products, including the new Skinner’s Life. Skinner’s…
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7 AugustCurrent Affairs
Animal nutritionist stars in Fish4Dogs’ video series
The scent of fish appeals to dogs, claims a new video series from independent Worcestershire-based company Fish4Dogs. In the company’s recently released second set of videos, animal nutritionist and physiology expert David Southey BSc explains that the aroma of fish can create a sense ‘explosion’ for dogs. He says fish…
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3 AugustCurrent Affairs
Family run pet shop ‘ransacked’
A family run pet shop has been ‘ransacked by thieves’. Cheshire Pet Supplies was targeted by robbers between 5:30pm on Saturday 29th July and 11am on Sunday 30th July. The shop, which doesn’t have CCTV had more than £60,000 of goods stolen. The company posted on Facebook to say: “So last…
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Jul- 2017 -28 JulyCurrent Affairs
New raw food format for smaller dogs launched
The new Poppy’s Picnic Complete Meatballs are specifically suited to smaller dogs. Poppy’s Picnic raw dog food is handmade by 4th generation butchers in Wiltshire. The new meatballs weigh 30 grams each and come in compartmentalised trays of 12, created for maximum convenience and to ensure less mess when feeding.…
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10 JulyIndustry News
VetSpec launches new complete dog food range
VetSpec has launched a new hypoallergenic cereal-grain-free range of complete dog foods. VetSpec has also developed two new ultra-low calorie, complete dog foods to help control the weight of dogs which tend to put on condition easily. The range includes: VetSpec Puppy & Junior Formula which contains supplements to support growth…
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Jun- 2017 -26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Truline named ‘Brand of the Year’
Truline, created by Pero Foods Ltd, has won a Brand of the Year for Best Dry/Kibble Dog Food of 2017 (UK). The award ceremony which was held at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna on the 21 June, saw several companies from around the globe within the pet food industry receiving awards in numerous…
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