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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Jun- 2012 -14 JuneIndustry News
Winner of the ‘Face of Laughing Dog’ competition announced
Keeley, an Irish lurcher owned by Gemma Sherwin, has been named the new face of Laughing Dog dog food. Gemma, a psychological therapist from Stoke-on-Trent, said the following about her dog’s competition win: “I am absolutely delighted that Keeley will be going onto all the Laughing Dog bags. “I entered…
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14 JuneRetailers
Winner of the ‘Face of Laughing Dog’ competition announced
Keeley, an Irish lurcher owned by Gemma Sherwin, has been named the new face of Laughing Dog dog food. Gemma, a psychological therapist from Stoke-on-Trent, said the following about her dog’s competition win: “I am absolutely delighted that Keeley will be going onto all the Laughing Dog bags. “I entered…
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May- 2012 -29 May
Joint Aid for Dogs helps Skinner’s to success
Skinner’s has won Gundog Product of the Year with its Field & Trial Turkey & Rice at the 2012 IPC Shooting Industry Awards. Launched in February 2011, Field & Trial Turkey & Rice is the only dog food to contain the branded mobility supplement Joint Aid for Dogs, made by…
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29 MayManufacturers
Joint Aid for Dogs helps Skinner’s to success
Skinner’s has won Gundog Product of the Year with its Field & Trial Turkey & Rice at the 2012 IPC Shooting Industry Awards. Launched in February 2011, Field & Trial Turkey & Rice is the only dog food to contain the branded mobility supplement Joint Aid for Dogs, made by…
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11 MayIndustry News
New site delivers tailormade feeding plans to dog owners’ doors
A website that will provide its users with a bespoke, calorie-controlled diet for their dogs direct to their door has been launched. Pawtions serves up a new way to feed and care for dogs providing customers with a box containing dry dog food, flea and worming treatments, poo bags and…
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2 MayIndustry News
WuffitMix manager announces help for rescue dogs
Lancashire-based dog food company WuffitMix is helping dog rescue and foster organisations at home and abroad. WuffitMix started helping the Somerset-based Once Loved Dog Rescue after a chance encounter on a social networking site. The company’s manager, Hannah Dugdale (pictured), explains: “We made the connection when someone who likes us…
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