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 -12 JuneCharities
Vitalin Pet Foods announce German Shepherd Charity sponsorship
Vitalin Pet Foods have announced that it is sponsoring the German Shepherd Rescue Elite (GSRE) charity, following a vote by the general public. Earlier this year, the company pledged a £500 sponsorship to a charity and created a poll on Facebook asking people to vote for any charity they liked…
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11 JuneManufacturers
Construction underway for one of the world’s largest pet food factories
Construction is underway at GA Pet Food Partners in Lancashire as part of a £34m expansion plan that will make it one of the largest pet food factories in the world. The plans are to take ten years to complete and will see a production increase from 140,000 tonnes per…
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11 JuneBusiness
Mars Petcare continues veterinary expansion with new deal
Pet food manufacturer Mars Petcare is continuing to expand the veterinary leg of its business with the acquisition of European veterinary business AniCura for an undisclosed amount. This follows Mars Petcare’s recent purchase of British veterinary group, Linnaeus. AniCura was established in 2011 by Fidelio Capital and The Animal Hospital…
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8 JuneManufacturers
Scottish pet food manufacturer set for expansion
Perthshire-based pet food manufacturer Wilsons has begun a complete revamp of its working dog range. The company will keep its Original and Extra Choice muesli-based dog foods but it will remove the pellets in the range and replace it with meat chunks. A further four new working dog lines will…
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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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