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60% of UK pet food buyers prioritise health, says Mintel

New research from Mintel has found that 60% of pet food buyers in the UK prioritise health when choosing what product to buy. The study also found that health and wellness concerns outweigh taste or price considerations for both cat and dog owners when switching pet food. Mintel stated that…

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Can premiumisation save the petcare sector from the dog house?

We’ve always been a nation of pet lovers in the UK, but never has that been made more apparent than by the pet ownership boom we saw over lockdown.  Half of all households are now home to a furry, feathered, slimy or scaly friend. They’ve become even more entwined with…

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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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Dedicated insurance launched for pet industry

British Pet Insurance Services (BPIS) has announced the launch of a dedicated insurance for those running a pet business or service in the UK. The new offering, entitled ‘Professional’, tailors insurance to cover those in pet-specific businesses, such as dog walkers, pet sitters, home boarders, pet groomers, pet taxis, pet…

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Power of probiotics

A trip down the chilled aisle of any supermarket these days shows there’s something brewing, or should that be fermenting? Kefirs, kombuchas and kimchis have been appearing on shelves nationwide fuelled by a growing interest in digestive health. Recent research by Mintel shows us that this interest is not simply…

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Everyone is having fun in pet packaging, but is the party getting a little loud?

I recently went to the PATS pet industry show in Sandown, and found myself delighted and a bit overwhelmed by how vibrant and fun the category has become. It seems that everyone has gotten the memo that modern pet owners love their animals like they love their children. And as…

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Sustainability & Personalisation Drives Pet Care for 2020 – What to Know

Many households love having a pet or two in the home, but most people are not aware of how large the pet care industry actually is. In the UK, Mintel reports that more than a third of households–45 per cent–have at least one pet. The global pet care market continues…

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Over 30% of dog owners believe plant-based diet is better for dogs

Some 34% of dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead of a meat-based one, according to a recent study by Mintel Pet Food. The study also revealed more than four in 10 (43%) of dog food buyers believe it is “healthier…

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M&A trends in pet care

Petcare is one of the fastest growing areas of the consumer sector. Globally it’s a £100bn market, with the UK petcare sector now valued at close to £6bn. Market growth is driven by sector-specific factors as well as reflecting broader consumer trends. The growing fashion to treat pets as family…

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Webbox Natural celebrates ‘real pets’ with new campaign

Pet food brand, Webbox Natural, has celebrated the diversity and uniqueness of pet ownership with its latest campaign; ‘Real Pets, Real People, Real Life’. The company said that whilst the rural lifestyle is presented as the ideal by most natural pet food brands, this is far from the reality for…

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