Pet Food
Pet food is a cornerstone of the UK pet retail industry, driving both in-store footfall and long-term customer loyalty. Our coverage tracks the latest product launches across dog, cat, small animal, avian, and aquatic nutrition — from premium kibble and wet food to raw, freeze-dried, and functional formulations. We report on wholesale and distributor trends, pricing dynamics, supply chain issues, shifting consumer demand (including grain-free, insect-based, and plant-led diets), and regulatory developments impacting importers and stockists. Whether you’re a local pet shop, a multi-site retailer, or a petcare wholesaler, this tag delivers commercial insight into the fast-moving pet food category.
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Jun- 2018 -8 JuneManufacturers
Natures Menu named in Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
Norfolk-based raw food pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu, has been named as one of the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 companies. Placing at 101 of 200 of Britain’s companies with the fastest growing international sales and the company is one of just two pet food manufacturers listed in the…
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7 JuneAppointment
Skinner’s Pet Food appoints new nutritional consultant
Skinner’s Pet Foods has announced the appointment of Dr Jaqueline Boyd, who joins the team based in Stradbroke, Suffolk as its new nutritional consultant. Dr Jacqueline Boyd joins the Skinner’s team after nearly 11 years at Nottingham Trent University as a lecturer in Animal and Equine Science. Boyd spent 25…
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7 JuneCurrent Affairs
Surrey pet food store robbed of £4,000 worth of equipment and cash
Petfood Kingdom in Windlesham has been broken into and robbed of £4,000 worth of equipment and cash. The stolen items included charity money, iPads and money from the tills, while another nearby pet shop called Pet’s Corner was also broken into with nothing stolen. John Heather, owner of Petfood Kingdom…
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7 JuneBusiness
New micro-algae pet food startup receives £500k investment
A ‘micro-algae’ pet food startup has a received £500,000 investment from the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) to enable the company to expand its team and build a pilot plant for its technology at a whiskey distillery. MiAlgae, founded by Douglas Martin, grows algae rich in omega-3 and other nutrients using…
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7 JuneEvents
Forthglade support first ever health and wellbeing dog walking initiative
The South West will welcome the first ever ‘Great Dog Walk Get Together’ event later this month, on 23 June in Bristol, marking the official launch of the initiative. Elaine Brown, local Bristol resident and dog owner, developed the idea to encourage people to benefit from more social interaction through…
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6 JuneManufacturers
Chudley’s launches new specialist food for working dogs
Pet food manufacturer Chudley’s has announced a new recipe specialised for working and sporting dogs. The manufacturer says the new recipe is “highly nutritional, containing substantial levels of quality protein alongside a patented blend of antioxidants to support and maintain your dog’s health and well being”. Dr John Lowe, nutritionist…
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4 JuneManufacturers
Butternut Box expand team and site following £5m investment
Pet food subscription company Butternut Box has expanded its team and moved to new offices following a recent £5m investment fund. The company which launched less than two years ago has moved from the founders’ kitchens to its headquarters at Huckletree West in London in April. Founders David Nolan and…
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1 JuneCharities
Dog food company Laughing Dog partners with Jerry Green Dog Rescue
Boston based pet food company, Laughing Dog has announced a partnership with Jerry Green Dog Rescue. The 1936 baked dog food brand will be supporting the dog rescue charity by supplying Jerry Green’s dogs with their natural baked food and helping to raise funds. As one of the headline sponsors…
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May- 2018 -31 MayBusiness
Pet food manufacturer starts new campaign to combat pet obesity
Pet food manufacturer Royal Canin has announced a new campaign to try to “start a conversation” around rising pet obesity. The ‘Fight the Beg’ campaign will see the manufacturer partner with actress Alison Sweeney and leading vet Dr Eric Mueller to offer pet owners tips and advice on how to…
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31 MayBusiness
Top three pet food manufacturers urged to watch their tails
The world’s largest pet food manufacturers, Purina, Royal Canin and Hill’s are under threat from smaller brands, according to new research. A report by UBS showed other brands had the ‘largest’ market share of 33.7 percent in 2017, with Mars having the largest share of the big three with 23.9…
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