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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Jul- 2024 -16 JulyManufacturers
Pets Choice acquires Hownd brand
Pets Choice has announced that it has agreed a deal to acquire the Hownd brand from Power Pet Brands. As a result of the agreement, Pets Choice will be taking over responsibility of Hownd sales as of 5 August 2024. Hownd offers a range of plant-based wet and dry dog…
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3 JulyManufacturers
Burns Pet Nutrition launches new TV and outdoor campaign
Burns Pet Nutrition is set to launch a national outdoor, TV and digital advertising campaign starting 8 July, running for six weeks. The campaign will lead with the Burns tagline: ‘Love your pet the Burns Way’ and will appear on digital six sheets and digital 48 sheets in key locations…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneFeatures
Formulas to satisfy your cat’s instinctive love of meat
Carnilove Cat ranges offer even the pickiest of felines a tasty experience to satisfy their instinctive love of meat. Carnilove Cat food features wild-origin meats that are grain and potato free with extraordinary taste and great digestibility. Carnilove Dry cat food ranges offer recipes for all breeds and life stages.…
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25 JuneManufacturers
Walker and Drake launches new dual protein dog food
Walker and Drake has announced the launch of its latest innovation dual protein dog food. Dual protein is high in meat content together with ‘superfood’ vegetables and botanicals. It is made using Walker and Drake’s cold pressed formula to lock in natural enzymes and vitamins. The new product is made…
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25 JuneRetailers
PBG acquires UK premium pet brand Thrive Pet Food
Petbuddy Group (PBG), a consortium of super-premium pet food brands in Sweden, has announced the acquisition of UK-based pet food brand Thrive Pet Foods. The acquisition, along with Thrive’s smaller sister brands Denes and Comfy Collar, marks PBG’s third purchase in the UK, further solidifying its presence in the British…
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24 JuneRetailers
Purina tops online visibility table, Salience finds
Purina has achieved the largest increase in online visibility, boasting a 50% increase within the UK pet supplies market with a total score of 575,148 over the past year, according to a new report by Salience Search Marketing. Salience Search Marketing’s annual online pet supplies sector report uncovers the industry’s…
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May- 2024 -31 MayManufacturers
CTP to build PsiBufet and Butternut Box dog food facility in Poland
CTP, the developer, owner, and manager of industrial and logistics properties, has been appointed by dog food manufacturers PsiBufet and Butternut Box to build a specialist facility to produce fresh and healthy dog food for distribution across continental Europe. The specialist new facility is being developed in a build-to-suit model…
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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilBusiness
The Nutriment Company acquires Totally Natural Pet Products
German premium pet food producer The Nutriment Company has acquired Scottish raw dog food maker Totally Natural Pet Products (TNPP) for an undisclosed amount. The Nutriment Company stated that the acquisition expands its premium, natural pet food portfolio and is also expected to bolster the brand’s presence in Central Europe.…
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19 AprilRetailers
Tails.com secures B-Corp certification
Tails.com, the tailored dog food service in the UK and Netherlands, has announced that it has become a certified B Corporation following an assessment by B Lab. B Lab is a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Certified B Corporations are independently…
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18 AprilRetailers
Walker and Drake launches new Working Dog Food recipe
Walker and Drake has launched a new Working Dog Food recipe, which is a cold pressed dog food formulated to give working and active dog breeds a balanced diet to help maintain the energy and stamina levels. High in protein, fruit and vegetables such as sweet potato, carrot, tomato and…
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