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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Oct- 2016 -21 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Skinner’s appoints new managing director
British dog food producer Skinner’s has appointed a new managing director. Current finance director, Lee Phillips, will replace outgoing MD Greg Panter who is stepping down after 16 years. Lee, who will take over on November 1, joined Skinner’s in February 2002 as financial controller. He became finance director in 2008. Throughout…
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20 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Almost half of owners think their dog is smarter than their friends
40 percent of pet owners think their dog is more intelligent than some of their friends, according to a new study. It also highlighted that a healthy diet of foods such as salmon, peas and sweet potato can provide the nutrients to improve a pet’s IQ, memory and response to commands. The data…
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14 OctoberCurrent Affairs
ROYAL CANIN® helps to promote the Guide Dogs charity
ROYAL CANIN® and the Guide Dogs charity are launching a retail promotion and social media campaign. They’ll be building greater awareness of the work that Guide Dogs does in helping people with sight loss enjoy confidence and independence. 8,000 UK guide dogs are now fed on ROYAL CANIN® food…
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7 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shopper finds maggots in supermarket dog food
A shopper has found maggots in a tray of Aldi dog food which made her “almost sick”. Tricia Gardiner, of Middlesbrough, told The Gazette Live that she almost vomited when she opened the pack of Earl’s Select Supreme Cuisine and found maggots within. Aldi offered her a refund as well as an…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home manager caught stealing
A deputy manager at Pets at Home has admitted to stealing by making fake refunds. Neil Dyason stole from the Dewsbury store when the main boss was away. He created fake refunds and then took the cash for himself. When caught he told colleagues to ‘shove the job’ and just…
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Sep- 2016 -28 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Forthglade launches ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’
Forthglade has launched a new project to help raise funds and awareness of UK animal welfare charities. Every month, five UK animal charities or rescue centres will be supported by new initiative ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’. Charities are invited to get in touch via a dedicated Charity Applications web page www.forthglade.com/charity-application/ where they…
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26 SeptemberEvents
PATS announces New Product Awards winners
The winners of the PATS Telford 2016 New Product Awards were announced on September 25 at the annual PATS Telford trade show in Shropshire. It was a record year for the New Product Showcase, with more than 260 items on display. The winners were chosen by a team of expert pet retail…
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16 SeptemberManufacturers
Pet Food UK runs first national advertising campaign
Premium dog food brand, Barking Heads™ will launch its first national television and radio advertising campaign from mid-September 2016. Barking Heads has invested £350k in the campaign. Filmed in Bedfordshire, the adverts were written and produced by Radioville and Jungle Creative. Television commercials will be aired across various Sky channels. The radio advertising…
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6 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Skinner’s Pet Food to exhibit at GLEE Birmingham
Skinner’s Pet Foods will exhibit at GLEE, the UK’s leading gardening trade show. Find the company in Hall 17 on stand 17P76 at Birmingham’s NEC on September 12-14. Skinner’s has been manufacturing premium quality complete dry dog food for more than 40 years. The company produces an extensive Field & Trial…
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1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
AATU launch new wet pet food
AATU is launching two brand-new ranges of wet food at PATS Telford this month. The British brand decided to expand in to wet food after receiving an overwhelming amount of requests from customers. Boasting 90 percent meat, the new wet food for dogs will come packed in the convenience of a ring-pull can and…
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