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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May- 2016 -25 MayCurrent Affairs
PIF reveals first annual industry trends
The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the first annual trends within the £900 million pet food industry. The PIF, in conjunction with GfK, collected over a year’s worth of data from pet and non-pet speciality stores, which shows that dog food accounts for three quarters of the sales value in a market now…
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20 MayCurrent Affairs
Food stolen from abandoned dogs
A charity that takes in abandoned dogs is devastated after thieves take more than £100 worth of donated food. The storage shed used by Save Needy Dogs in Swindon was broken into and large sacks of dog food were stolen, reports the Swindon Advertiser. Large unopened bags of more expensive and specialist food…
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18 MayCurrent Affairs
Company Profile: Hollings
Family-run company Hollings talked to us about its booming business and plans for the future. Hollings is a business that has seen huge expansion over the last 35 years. Today, it keeps £1.25 million in ingredients in stock to meet industry demand for its natural pet treats. Sales and marketing manager Emma Hollings…
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12 MayCurrent Affairs
Wagg Foods changes its name and opens new distribution centre
Dry pet food producer, Wagg Foods, has altered its name to Inspired Pet Nutrition. The company’s managing director Richard Page, said: “Wagg is the volume market leader and Harringtons continues to be one of the fastest growing brands in dried dog food* and we will also have some exciting product launches this summer under…
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10 MayCurrent Affairs
£100,000 food donation from Spectrum Brands
Spectrum Brands, owners of the IAMS and Eukanuba brands in the UK and Europe, has made £100,000 of charitable donations to three animal rescue charities. Local shelters across the UK for the Retired Greyhound Trust, RSPCA and Pebbles Legacy will benefit from IAMS and Eukanuba cat and dog food. Annaliese Reekie,…
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Apr- 2016 -29 AprilCurrent Affairs
BSB Products introduces Carnilove canned dog food
BSB Products will be building upon the success of Carnilove dry dog food, by importing and distributing Carnilove canned dog food. The canned products contain over 65 percent real meat together with forest fruits. The grain-free & potato-free patés can be used as a complete or a complimentary feed. Canned product…
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28 AprilIndustry News
Pooch & Mutt welcomes new team members
Healthy dog food supplier Pooch & Mutt has introduced Louise Rudderham and Ewan Lavender to its team. Operations manager Louise ensures the supply chain runs smoothly and will make sure stock levels and deliveries are carefully managed while assisting with new innovations and products. Ewan joins the team as the…
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19 AprilCurrent Affairs
New mini chicken from Arden Grange
Arden Grange has launched a mini version of its fresh chicken and rice adult dog food. The new product is available in 2kg and 6kg bags, and has the same recipe as the ‘Adult – with fresh chicken and rice’ diet. The smaller kibble is created for smaller breeds which may struggle with larger sized…
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19 AprilIndustry News
More sausage flavours from Cotswold RAW
Cotswold RAW has expanded its dog food range with two new flavours: Beef & Tripe and Turkey. Co-founder Chris Brierley said: “Turkey was the perfect next chapter in the Cotswold RAW tale because we are only too aware that despite its unrivalled versatility chicken isn’t always the answer. “From time…
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18 AprilCurrent Affairs
Purina launches natural dog food range
NESTLÉ® PURINA® has launched its first natural dog food range. BEYOND® is dry dog food brand made with selected natural ingredients. BEYOND consists of two sub-brands, Simply 9 which contains nine selected natural key ingredients and the nutrient-dense Superfood Blend, with three different recipes. BEYOND is a complete, balanced food that…
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