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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Feb- 2015 -10 FebruaryManufacturers
Vet‘s Kitchen Brings Novel Approach to Grain-Free
As it celebrates its fourth year, Wiltshire-based Vet’s Kitchen, creator of advanced nutrition pet foods with its own small animal Veterinary practice (Vet’s Klinic), is launching three new super premium product ranges. The first new product is ‘Adult Sensitive Grain-Free’ dry dog food containing a single source ‘novel’ protein and…
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Jan- 2015 -19 JanuaryIndustry News
Arden Grange Wins ‘Best Dry Cat Food’ Award
Sussex based super-premium pet food company Arden Grange achieved a number of big successes for both its feline and canine ranges in the Your Dog and Your Cat Magazine awards 2014/15, namely scooping the top prize ‘Best Dry Cat Food’ for its Adult fresh chicken and potato recipe. The awards, now…
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6 JanuaryEvents
Orijen Proudly Sponsors CRUFTS 2015
2015 will be an exciting year for ORIJEN UK & Ireland. The award-winning pet food maker has invested in sponsorship of Crufts, the World’s Largest Dog Show held at the NEC, Birmingham from Thursday, 5th March to Sunday, 8th March. This will include a purpose built stand in the main…
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Dec- 2014 -11 DecemberIndustry News
Burns Has The Winning Formula – Again!
Burns Pet Nutrition has scooped the top three dog food honors in the 2014/2015 Your Dog Magazine Product Awards for a second year running – an exact replication of their 2013/2014 wins across the best dry, wet and specialist categories. The results of these annual product awards are always eagerly…
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5 DecemberProducts
Dogs Dinner With All The Trimmings From Natural Instinct Ltd
There is no denying, the Festive season is upon us and Natural Instinct have been busy once again working on its Christmas meal offering for cats and dogs. The Limited Edition ‘Christmas Feast’ recipe is back! As we all tuck into our Christmas dinner this year, dogs and cats can…
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2 DecemberManufacturers
5.5 Million Dogs In UK To Share Christmas Dinners This Year, Despite Scary Health Implications
According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association 2014 5.5 millions dogs will be given their own helping of their owner’s Christmas dinner, despite its deadly health implications. Natural pet food company Forthglade, has joined forces with TV presenter and keen animal lover Adam Henson to highlight the dangers of sharing rich festive…
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Nov- 2014 -20 NovemberIndustry News
Pooch & Mutt Beat 2,000 Companies to Win SMARTA ‘Made in Britain’ Award
The SMARTA 100 awards are the UK’s largest awards dedicated to championing smart, inspiring, resourceful small businesses. This year over 2000 companies entered the awards, which are shortlisted down to a final 100, then split into 10 categories and the winner is decided by public vote. Over 70,000 votes were cast…
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19 NovemberManufacturers
Devoted Pet Foods Launches its First Premium Grain-free Dog Food Varieties
Devoted Pet Foods has announced the launch of its first three varieties of premium grain free dog food: Scottish Salmon, Duck with Trout and Free-Run Chicken. Developed alongside the UK’s leading pet nutritionists, Devoted dog food contains no cereal, wheat or rice and is specifically designed to work in harmony with…
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7 NovemberManufacturers
10-Day Taste Challenge Reveals 9 Out of 10 Dog Owners Would Recommend Butchers Dog Food
Pet Food stalwart Butcher’s Pet Care, set 100 dog owners a 10 Day Taste Challenge and the rewards tasted good! As part of the October challenge, 100 dogs across the UK were invited to swap their regular meals for Butcher’s (for free) and the Butcher’s team then followed up…
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Sep- 2014 -25 SeptemberManufacturers
Laughing Dog Launches New Grain Free Range
A new range of grain free products has been launched by British pet food brand Laughing Dog to cater for dogs that struggle with digestive issues. The new Gloriously Grain Free range launches with two high quality adult recipes available in easy to digest duck and rich in iron venison,…
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