Dry Food

Jan- 2021 -

15 January

Mondi launches new paper-based bags for Interquell

Mondi has announced it will be launching two new paper-based bags for pet food producer Interquell. The global packaging and paper company offers a range of sustainable packaging solutions for customers. The pet food manufacturer has asked the brand to create two sizes of paper-based packaging bags with a functional…

11 January

Pet Owners

Ooddles Kitchen warns of rising dog obesity

Ooddles Kitchen has called for an increased awareness over pet food contents, as it warns that obesity in dogs has been on the rise over the past few years. It said that dog food brands are “coming under greater scrutiny than ever before”, warning that wet food and dry kibble…

Dec- 2020 -

18 December

Manufacturers

Vale Pet Foods expands product range

Vale Pet Foods announced it has launched a number of new dog food products, including dry and raw food and a selection of treats. The brand’s new dry food products include ‘Succulent Salmon with Vegetables’ and ‘Tremendous Turkey with Vegetables’, which contain several minerals, herbs and botanicals. Its new treats…

Oct- 2020 -

14 October

Trade Organisations

Area double the UK’s size produces world’s pet food

An area twice the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year, according to research carried out by the University of Edinburgh into the global environmental impact of pet food production. The study also found the industry emits more greenhouse gases…

Sep- 2020 -

11 September

Manufacturers

Edgard & Cooper announces further expansion

Edgard and Cooper has announced a further expansion for the group after it secured a major listing with Fressnapf, a leading pet supplies retailer across Europe. The natural pet food brand first launched in 2016 and continues to “grow rapidly” across Europe. Growth last year exceeded 145%, while the group…

4 September

Manufacturers

Applaws Natural Pet Food launches new product

Applaws Natural Pet Food has announced the global product launch of Applaws Taste Toppers, a new range of complementary pet food that is designed to be served on top of dry dog food. Every recipe is 100% natural with no additives, and comes in a variety of different tastes including:…

4 September

Manufacturers

Harringtons raises market share in dry dog food sector

Harringtons has become the number one brand by value in dry dog food across UK supermarkets, 12 years after the brand first launched. The dog food company said it has now “continued to solidify” its position as a sector leader with a 25% market share in the area. It comes…

Jul- 2020 -

27 July

Charities

Pet foodbank supports families through Covid-19 crisis

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home pet foodbank has been supporting pets and their families throughout the coronavirus pandemic in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen increased demand for our new service over the lockdown period, working directly with the community to ensure that those…

Jun- 2020 -

11 June

Business

Harringtons launches new dry food range

Pet food brand Harringtons has announced the launch of its new dry food range. The new range aims to add category value through a product “having listened to cat owners’ preference for fresh chicken in a higher meat content than declared by traditional brands”. Dan Reeves, Harringtons marketing manager said:…

1 June

Charities

Pets Choice and StreetVet mark partnership milestone

Pets Choice is celebrating three years of its partnership with StreetVet, a charity that delivers free treatment and support to the homeless and their pets in cities across the UK. Through this partnership, Pets Choice and StreetVet have together donated more than £25,000 of food to pets in need, benefitting…