Monkfield
This coverage highlights Monkfield, a UK supplier specialising in reptile and exotic pet products. Pet Gazette reports on the company’s product ranges, distribution strategies, and partnerships with independent retailers, wholesalers, and larger chains. Our editorial explores Monkfield’s role in supporting the specialist pet trade, from live food and equipment to habitat solutions, and examines how the brand contributes to category growth in reptile and exotic petcare. For pet trade professionals, this section provides insights into how Monkfield strengthens supply chains, supports specialist retailers, and drives opportunities within niche sectors of the pet industry.
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Oct- 2025 -1 OctoberRetailers
Monkfield Reptile acquires tortoise breeder Zoological International
Monkfield Reptile has acquired Zoological International, the tortoise breeding business founded by reptile specialist Rick Wilton. Wilton, who has bred and cared for tortoises for more than 40 years, is widely known in the reptile-keeping industry for his expertise and focus on animal welfare. Zoological International has been recognised for…
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Sep- 2025 -5 SeptemberRetailers
Monkfield launches UK-first reptile food alternative EvoRx
Monkfield Reptile has introduced EvoRx, a new frozen reptile food product described as the first of its kind in the UK. The sausage-shaped product, developed by Arcadia, is designed as an alternative to frozen rodents for snakes and omnivorous reptiles. Monkfield said the format could help attract new keepers who…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberRetailers
Monkfield Reptile named official UK distributor for Zoo Med
Monkfield Reptile has been appointed as an official UK distributor for the Zoo Med brand, effective end of January 2025. The group said it reflects its ongoing commitment to providing the reptile industry with the highest quality products and trusted brands. According to Monkfield, Zoo Med’s reputation for innovation, expertise,…
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Dec- 2021 -17 DecemberGovernment & Legislation
FSA warns of Salmonella outbreak in frozen mice
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising animal keepers not to feed their pets specific batches of frozen mice following the reported outbreak of Salmonella. This outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to specific frozen mice products such as Monkfield Nutrition and as a result, a product recall information notice…
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberManufacturers
FSA issues caution to reptile owners over salmonella spike
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged reptile owners who purchase certain feeder rodents for their pets to take “extra precautions” to avoid becoming ill with salmonellosis. It comes after scientists have again confirmed a link between Salmonella detected in feeder mice distributed by Monkfield Nutrition Ltd across all four…
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Mar- 2020 -31 MarchCoronavirus
Monkfield Nutrition supports retailers during pandemic
Specialist reptile product wholesaler, livefood farm and manufacturer Monkfield Nutrition has reportedly “responded quickly” to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group is now working to support pet stores and ensure that pet reptiles are fed and cared for as the crisis continues. Monkfield Nutrition, one of the largest livefoods farms in…
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Dec- 2017 -19 DecemberManufacturers
Monkfield Nutrition and EuroRep merge
Monkfield Nutrition and EuroRep have announced the merger of the two businesses. The merger also adds Habistat to Monkfield Nutrition’s product offering. The addition of HabiStat falls in line with the ‘Arcadia’ product range which was acquired earlier in 2017. Monkfield Nutrition will work closely with the EuroRep team who…
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Aug- 2017 -1 AugustCurrent Affairs
Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. acquires the aquatic side of Arcadia Products Plc
Monkfield Nutrition Ltd. has acquired the aquatic side of the Arcadia Products Plc business. This comes shortly after the successful acquisition of Arcadia Reptile in spring 2017. Within a few months stock availability has moved from approximately 50 percent to 93 percent across the Arcadia Reptile range. Several new products have…
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Jun- 2017 -28 JuneCurrent Affairs
Arcadia launches free in-store booklet
Arcadia, the provider of innovative pet care solutions, has announced the launch of a free booklet which will be given away to pet stores. The fact-packed hand out aims to educate the public on reptile health. Readers will receive easy-to-understand information in areas such as accurate nutritional supply and everyday mineral and vitamin…
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Apr- 2017 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Arcadia Reptile opens brand new ‘Science and Innovation Centre’
In short order after the acquisition by expert Reptile Wholesalers ‘Monkfield Nutrition’, Arcadia Reptile has now opened its brand new ‘Science and Innovation Centre’ in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. This new centre will allow John Courteney-Smith MRSB and the Arcadia Reptile team to focus on ever improving animal…
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