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- 2017 -11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pooch & Mutt’s functional food to be stocked by specialist supermarket
Pooch & Mutt’s Health Food For Dogs will launch six products from its functional range into Booths supermarkets in April 2017. The upcoming launch will showcase the bestsellers from each of the Grain-Free food and treat categories. Pooch & Mutt’s 1kg edition of Grain-Free dry food will be sold in every…
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4 AprilCurrent Affairs
Ambassador dog food approved by Crufts winner
An Omagh-based business’ new dog food brand has received the paws up from a GB Champion and Crufts winner. Ambassador dog food is the brainchild of Basil Thompson who has been running the successful Nutts About Pets business since 2004. In addition to an Omagh depot, the company has another depot based…
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Mar- 2017 -22 MarchAwards
New pet products scoop up awards
A team of expert pet retail judges have chosen the winners of the PATS Sandown 2017 New Product Awards. Over 200 new products were entered for consideration. The judging took place on March 21 2017. Decisions took into account a number of guideline criteria such as product innovation, design, quality, packaging and value…
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21 MarchCurrent Affairs
Forthglade launches cold pressed dog food
Forthglade has unveiled its first ever dry dog food, as well as a selection of grain free functional dog treats. The new Cold Pressed dry food for dogs provides a complete nutritionally balanced meal for dogs aged from two-plus months. The recipes are 100 percent natural. The food is gently pressed for just a few…
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9 MarchCurrent Affairs
Butcher’s Pet Care celebrates 30th anniversary
2017 marks Butcher’s 30th anniversary. The company is exhibiting at the annual Crufts dogs show to showcase its original grain free recipe, Butcher’s Tripe Mix, alongside its new grain free range, The Butcher’s Choice. Since 1987, Butcher’s has used its heritage in farming and as butchers to specialise in making…
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3 MarchCurrent Affairs
Arden Grange shortlisted by Sussex Super Growth Awards for third year running
Arden Grange has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Sussex Super Growth Awards. This is the third time the West Sussex based pet food brand has been recognised by the awards, which celebrate the fastest 60 growing companies in the county. Arden Grange launched in 1996. Today the…
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1 MarchCurrent Affairs
CSJ welcomes new team member
Premium dog food brand, CSJ, has announced the addition of a new team member. Brand ambassador Margaret Masterman will visit and advise stockists and dog owners about the company’s comprehensive feed, herbs and treats ranges. Margaret is well known in trade, breeder and exhibitor circles. She will be using her canine and…
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Feb- 2017 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Eden to unveil brand new products and packaging
Eden Holistic Pet Foods is launching a brand new line of supplement products and sleek new packaging at Crufts. The company will uncover digestive support, joint support and skin and coat supplements which complement its existing ranges of dried, semi moist and working dog food. Developed by co-owner and qualified nutritionist, Paul…
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23 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Forthglade launch new limited edition dog food
Forthglade has launched a new limited edition Spring dog food. Produced in Devon, Forthglade’s Complete Lamb with Spring Veg & Mint is 100 percent natural and also grain free. Available to stock from early March, the recipe contains 75 percent lamb, gently steamed with delicious vegetables and mint. Suitable for dogs…
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15 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Naturo Pet Foods announces Crufts sponsorship
Wet dog food manufacturer, Naturo Pet Foods, has become an official supporter of the world’s largest dog show, Crufts. Naturo’s decision is part of a wider UK-wide marketing drive for the brand. It will also have a strong presence at a number of other dog shows throughout the year. The 2017…
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