Forthglade

This coverage focuses on Forthglade, a UK pet food brand specialising in natural meals and treats, and its role in the pet retail and supply chain market. Pet Gazette reports on Forthglade’s product launches, nutritional research, sustainability initiatives, and partnerships with independent retailers, national chains, and distributors. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the brand’s market positioning, category growth opportunities, and contribution to the natural pet food sector.

Dec- 2024 -

12 December

Retailers

Waitrose Christmas pet sales up 964% YOY

Waitrose has revealed that sales for Christmas pet lines are up 964% over the last 30 days. The company recently launched a selection of paw-fect treats and toys for pets this Christmas. This includes its first ‘Paw-some Mince Pies’, Christmas flavoured ‘Meaty Strips with Turkey and Sage’ for your food-legged…
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Feb- 2023 -

27 February

Manufacturers

Forthglade launches new recipes for puppies and old dogs

Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has launched a new line of grain free and whole grain meals aimed at puppies and older dogs. Forthglade’s range of natural meals for puppies contain 75% high quality protein and the grain free complete meals include chicken with liver or lamb with liver recipe, each…
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Jul- 2022 -

28 July

Industry News

PetQuip unveils finalists for Industry Awards 2022

The PetQuip trade association has announced the list of finalists for this year’s PetQuip Industry Awards. A record number of entries were received, and following preliminary judging, these have now been whittled down to a list of finalists. Two new categories – ‘Celebrating Green and Organic’ and the ‘Sustainability Award’…
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Feb- 2022 -

15 February

Industry News

Wilsons Pet Food welcomes new national account manager

Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Roland Johnson to its commercial team as the firm’s account manager to continue to expand its presence in stores across the UK. According to the firm Johnson brings with him “a wealth” of retail and sales experience, with 18 years experience in the industry. After…
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Jun- 2021 -

1 June

Manufacturers

Bella and Duke completes £7m funding round

Bella and Duke Ltd, a Scotltish based raw, natural pet food company, has announced a successful investment round of £7m from a consortium of investors. BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has injected £5m, with the balance provided by existing shareholders, including a further investment from…
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Mar- 2021 -

25 March

Charities

Forthglade launches ’50 for 50′ anniversary campaign

Forthglade has announced the launch of its ‘50 for 50’ campaign to celebrate its 50th birthday. The pet food manufacturers will donate 50,000 trays of its natural pet food to 50 UK charities that support vulnerable animals in need. Some 10 charities will be selected each month from May to…
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Sep- 2020 -

1 September

Manufacturers

Forthglade acquired by IK Investment Partners

IK Investment Partners (IK) has announced it has acquired a majority stake in Forthglade Foods Limited, marking the first investment by IK’s newly established UK team. Forthglade is a UK based natural pet food brand that produces premium wet and dry dog food and treats. It was founded in 1971…
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Aug- 2020 -

19 August

Features

Championing plastic-free pet care

Britain has always been a nation of animal lovers. Now, we’re an island of truly pampered furry friends – with animals no longer regarded as pets, but one of the family. Even in turbulent economic times, Brits are continuing to invest in their pets, with the UK pet care market…
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Jun- 2020 -

8 June

Coronavirus

Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic

Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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May- 2020 -

13 May

Manufacturers

Forthglade launches natural soft bites

Dog food manufacturer Forthglade has launched a new natural soft bites dog treat. The new natural soft bites are available in salmon, lamb or turkey recipes, each combined with sweet potato and botanicals such as mint, dill, sage and parsley, to aid a dog’s digestive and immune system. Forthglade said…
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