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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Dec- 2017 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs
PFMA highlights Brexit priorities in Sky News interview
The Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) laid out the pet industry’s needs following the Brexit vote in a Sky News interview. On a recent visit to Brussels, on 8 December, the body’s chief executive, Michael Bellingham, told Sky News that the 60 million pets in the UK “did not vote…
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11 DecemberIndustry News
Christmas marketing could help promote pet products
Gaining a deeper understanding of the owner-pet relationship could help inform marketing and activation programmes for both pet and non-pet products, according to consumer insight agency Engage Research. It was commenting after news that Tesco has expanded its Christmas gifts for pets range from twelve items last year to 50 this year, and,…
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7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
RAF dogs rewarded by pet company
London’s Northolt RAF dogs have been rewarded by Burns Pet Nutrition with a festive feast. The 24 waggy-tailed companions work all-year round in exchange for unconditional love and food. They are tasked with crucial duties such as sniffing out explosive arms, policing and protection. The diligent dogs range from German…
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Nov- 2017 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Skinner’s sponsor HPR Championship 2017
Skinner’s were proud to sponsor the 16th Hunt Point and Retrieve Championship which took place on 14th and 15th November 2017. The event took place in the grounds of the Elveden Estate, Thetford, by the kind invitation of Lord Iveagh. When speaking to The Kennel Club, judges Mrs R Dockwray and Mrs J…
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23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Pet food company teams up with The Woodland Trust
Pet food producers Forthglade have announced its support of the Woodland Trust, with an annual sponsorship which starts this month. Since the Woodland Trust launched, over 38,000,000 trees have been planted, over 600 woods saved, and 22,500 hectares of ancient woodland are successfully under restoration. “We’re passionate about promoting the health…
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21 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Greg Van Praagh joins PFMA’s executive committee
Greg Van Praagh, director of Benyfit Natural, is the latest representative to join the Executive Committee of the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). Greg has been an active member of PFMA for a number of years participating in the dedicated Working Group for Commercial Raw Producers and the Communications Committee.…
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20 NovemberIndustry News
Pet food company trials diets
IAMS Proactive Health embarked on a trialling campaign to find out what cats and their owners really thought about the food. IAMS Proactive Health for cats combines chicken and turkey as its main ingredients. Available in kitten, adult and senior varieties, IAMS Proactive Health provides tailored nutrition. Of the 2,000 cat owners involved in…
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17 NovemberCurrent Affairs
CSJ celebrates double award success
Pet food brand, CSJ, has been named ‘Best Dog Food of the Year Award’ at The Welsh Enterprise Awards 2017. The event was created to celebrate SMEs which stand out from the crowd. The Award Coordinator said: “It has been a true privilege to showcase the very best businesses and individuals driving…
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15 NovemberCurrent Affairs
7m pet owners could be feeding toxic food to dogs and cats
A new survey from Webbox has suggests that over 7 million (60 percent) pet owners in the UK are giving their companions human foods that are toxic when consumed by dogs and cats. The research, commissioned by pet food manufacturer Webbox, suggested that 1.4 million pet owners could be feeding their…
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13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
43% of those with outdoor space feed wild birds
Bird food will be an important category for pet stores this winter. Research released by the PFMA this year highlighted key feed trends and found that 43 percent of people with outdoor space provide food for wild birds. Now that the first frosts have arrived, The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association…
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