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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Apr- 2017 -21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Royal Award for TastyBone
TastyBone has been recognised for its worldwide expansion and export growth. The company has received the 2017 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Part of the Lancashire based pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, TastyBone manufactures of nylon, edible, rubber chew and play toys for dogs. Focused on export…
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19 AprilCurrent Affairs
Skinner’s Pet Food will sponsor Gundog Row
Skinner’s Pet Food’s long association with gundogs and Game Fairs is set to continue in 2017. The company has just announced its renewed sponsorship of the Gundog Row at next year’s Game Fair. The 2017 Game Fair will take place from the 28th – 30th July 2017 at Hatfield House…
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14 AprilIndustry News
Vet’s Kitchen launches new scheme to support puppies
Pet food manufacturer, Vet’s Kitchen, has launched a brand new scheme aimed at helping and supporting breeders. The scheme is designed to offer breeders added value by offering them as much support with their puppies as possible, as well as giving them the tools to help their new owners continue…
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11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pooch & Mutt’s functional food to be stocked by specialist supermarket
Pooch & Mutt’s Health Food For Dogs will launch six products from its functional range into Booths supermarkets in April 2017. The upcoming launch will showcase the bestsellers from each of the Grain-Free food and treat categories. Pooch & Mutt’s 1kg edition of Grain-Free dry food will be sold in every…
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11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Forthglade supports ‘Unsung Hero’ award for Devon dog
In April 2017, Devon based natural pet food company, Forthglade, showed its support for a charitable pooch. A seven year old Devon based cockerpoo named Niven was recognised an ‘Unsung Hero’ for his hard work and dedication as a Hearing Dog. The heroic hound had every reason to wag his tail…
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10 AprilCompany Profile
Nutriment
Nutriment’s successful raw food ranges Nutriment founder Suzanne Brock has enjoyed four jam-packed years. Her pet food company has grown from ten to 50 employees and now produces in excess of 240 tonnes of RAW products per month. Trade manager Ryan Winwright, has been part of Nutriment since its launch.…
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1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Admin Jobs for Top Dogs! Burns Pet Nutrition Hires Man’s Best Friend
Burns Pet Nutrition, a family company in Wales that makes specialist foods designed for the health and wellbeing of pets, has taken a remarkable and potentially significant step towards animal equality by employing three dogs into administration roles at the company’s head office in Kidwelly, West Wales. Sally the Golden…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
12 million UK households have a pet, says new PFMA report
There are 54 million pets in the UK, reveals The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The organisation’s new Pet Data Report found that 33 million fish and 21 million non-aquatic pets are kept throughout the country. Overall, 12 million (44 percent) of UK households have a pet. The report discovered an increase in the UK’s cat population.…
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31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Growing numbers of men keep cats as pets
Growing number of men in the UK are opting for cat ownership, reveal new statistics from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The UK’s cat population has risen 500,000 to stand at eight million. The new Pet Data Report discovered that the number of cat-owning households has risen from 17.1 percent (4.8m) in 2016…
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29 MarchCurrent Affairs
Little BigPaw launches premium complete wet food for dogs
UK pet food brand, Little BigPaw has launched a brand new, premium complete wet food for dogs. In March 2017, the company also exhibiting for the first time at both Crufts and PATS Sandown. PATS Sandown was a busy and extremely positive couple of days for the Little BigPaw, who…
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