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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Aug- 2016 -17 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pet companies to be celebrated on Small Business Saturday
Two small pet businesses have been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday, the campaign for small businesses on December 3. The businesses will be among those featured one per day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday…
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3 AugustEvents
Visit Skinner’s Dog Arena at first ever BBC Countryfile Live
The first ever BBC Countryfile Live takes place, from August 4 until August 7 2016 in the grounds of Blenheim Palace. Premium working dog food manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Food, will be sponsoring the Dog Arena and exhibiting at the show. Skinner’s, a regular attendee at country shows, was proud to…
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2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Dog owner finds maggots in tinned food
A dog avoided an unpleasant dinner when its owner discovered live maggots crawling in her pet’s tin of dog food. Joan Boyer, from Mid Sussex, opened her usual Tesco Everyday Value brand of dog food to feed her English springer spaniel Lexie. “I opened the tin of dog food and it was…
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Jul- 2016 -25 JulyCurrent Affairs
The launch of ACANA Heritage Light & Fit
Newly launched dog food ACANA Heritage Light & Fit is designed to promote peak physical conditioning in all breeds and ages. It replaces the old ACANA Classics Light & Fit and has more meat and more fresh meat. It’s carbohydrate-limited and grain-free. ACANA Light & Fit features 35 percent protein, with limited…
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25 JulyCurrent Affairs
Carnilove celebrates outstanding score from dog food review site
Carnilove has been awarded 4.9 out of 5 by well respected dog food review site. AllAboutDogFood.co.uk provided high points for the following attributes: Carnilove’s 70 percent meats of wild-origin Carnilove’s grain-free and potato-free recipe Carnilove contains no common allergy containing ingredients The ingredients list is clear and leaves no room…
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22 JulyCurrent Affairs
Barking Heads and Meowing Heads launch new wet tins
Natural pet food brands Barking Heads and Meowing Heads have launched an array of new tinned wet food for dogs and cats. Moving away from their original foiled trays, the ultra premium products will now be presented in handy 100g, 200g and 400g ctins with easy-open ring-pull tops. Each recipe has been…
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21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds pays tribute to former managing director, Phil Judson
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds’ new promotional video is a fitting tribute to their former managing director, Phil Judson. Leading pet and working dog food manufacturing company, Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds, has recently completed a new promotional video which shows its manufacturing processes, profiles its Scunthorpe factory and features a testimonial from the Captain of the…
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21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Forthglade’s new look and new recipes
Natural pet food company, Forthglade, has revealed its brand new look. The company will also be adding new recipes to its rebranded cat food range. The Devon-based company guarantees that its 100 percent natural meals contain a minimum meat content of 85 percent. They are also free from any junk or fillers.…
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15 JulyEvents
GIMA award winners announced
Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which saw manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…
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14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Aldi launches new premium pet food range
Discount supermarket, Aldi, is extending its pet food range with a new premium hypoallergenic dog food, as well as new packaging designs for its existing cat food. Aldi will be launching Langham’s Complete Dry Dog Food, an advanced nutrition hypoallergenic premium dog food typically only stocked in pet specialists, in stores across…
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