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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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberAwards
Walker and Drake wins Best New Food Product Award at PIF Awards
Walker and Drake has won Best New Food Product at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. The Barnsley-based pet food manufacturer won the award for its cold pressed Puppy and Small Breed foods. The company was founded with the express intention of producing a British made dog food using the…
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13 NovemberRetailers
Benyfit launches new 100% recyclable packaging
Benyfit Natural has announced the launch of its new delivery box meaning all of its packaging is now 100% recyclable and sustainable. The new solution removes all polystyrene box inserts from November 2023 and has insulation inserts made from fully biodegradable cardboard. The new cardboard box is made from ethically…
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9 NovemberRetailers
Good Dog Food rebrands as Meatly
Cultivated meat pet food company Good Dog Food has rebranded to Meatly in preparation for its upcoming UK product launch. Meatly will sell the “first-ever” cultivated meat pet food on the market. Meatly stated that since its launch in 2022, its team of scientists has been working to produce “ethical…
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1 NovemberManufacturers
Walker and Drake secures Pedigree Wholesale distribution deal
Walker and Drake has announced that it has secured a nationwide distribution deal with Pedigree Wholesale. The company also recently exhibited at PATS Telford for the first time this year where it launched its new wet food and salmon oil. As a result, it is following up the leads from…
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Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberFeatures
DOG’S LOVE: Single-protein dog food
DOG’S LOVE is a family company based in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Katharina Miklauz in 2014, DOG’S LOVE produces high-quality dog food, developed with the support of experts. All DOG’S LOVE recipes are specially balanced products made exclusively from natural single protein recipes with 100% human food grade quality. DOG’S…
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17 OctoberFeatures
Carnilove Cat: Formulated with respect for the natural origins of cats
Since the introduction of Carnilove to the UK market in 2016, BSB Products has seen a strong year-on-year growth in its sales. So what is it that makes this brand so successful? Cats are obligate carnivores whose way of life is determined by a strong hunting instinct. Carnilove has been…
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5 OctoberRetailers
Furr Boost unveils plans to expand overseas
Furr Boost has revealed it recently attracted interest from significant stockists in the UK and overseas amid plans to expand its business. At PATS Furr Boost said its products attracted the likes of Aldi UK, Pets Corner and B&Q.It also met up with its wholesale distributor, Pedigree Wholesale and existing…
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2 OctoberRetailers
Walker and Drake launches new wet food
Barnsley-based premium dog food manufacturer Walker and Drake has launched its new wet food at PATS Telford. Walker and Drake wet food contains a high 65% meat content. It is “easily” digestible, grain and gluten free. It is U- made and contains all natural ingredients. Pet owners can use it…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberFeatures
Orijen Small Breed Dog Food – Nourishing Your Small Breed for Big Adventures
It may come as no surprise that the small breed dog population has seen huge growth in recent years*. In response to this, Bern Pet Foods is pleased to bring two new ORIJEN small breed dog recipes to the UK, ORIJEN Small Breed Puppy and ORIJEN Small Breed Marine Fish. …
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27 SeptemberManufacturers
Kormotech acquires new UK venture arm
Ukrainian pet food manufacturer Kormotech has established Kormotech Ventures, headquartered in London to combine investment and innovation strategies in international markets. The venture arm of Kormotech, as a stand-alone company, will focus on innovative pet care companies in Europe and the US seeking early-stage investment. In addition, the company will…
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