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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Feb- 2017 -13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scampers’ team become raw food pros with Natures Menu
Seven staff members at Scampers Natural Pet Superstore have passed Natures Menu’s raw food training module. Raw pet food specialist Natures Menu provides education and CPD in the raw sector. The company has created a specialist pet store training programme in conjunction with its veterinary team. It includes raw adviser, raw expert and raw…
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10 FebruaryIndustry News
Pets Choice launches new Webbox cat treats
UK pet food brand Pets Choice has launched a new treat for cats. Yum-e-Yums are the latest addition to the Webbox range. The semi-moist meaty treats follow on from the success of Webbox Tasty Sticks and Lick-e-Lix. The new line of treats is a sugar-free recipe and contains added taurine, which…
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9 FebruaryConsumers
Euthanasia drug found in dog food
A US pet food company has recalled its ‘Hunk of Beef’ product after drugs used for euthanasia were detected. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food found traces of the contaminant Pentobarbital, which is often used to euthanise pets and can be fatal to humans. Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and…
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7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Euthanasia drug found in dog food
A US pet food company has recalled its ‘Hunk of Beef’ product after drugs used for euthanasia were detected. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food found traces of the contaminant Pentobarbital, which is often used to euthanise pets and can be fatal to humans. Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and…
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3 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Arden Grange offers retailers the chance to win £1000 of holiday vouchers
Pet food producer Arden Grange is offering retailers the chance to win £1000 in holiday vouchers. Independent stockists of the brand’s products are invited to take part in a product display competition to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary. Retailers simply need to create a memorable Arden Grange-themed display either in their window or store,…
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3 FebruaryIndustry News
ACANA launches enhanced ranges in the UK
On February 2, Bern Pet Foods launched ACANA’s enhanced range Singles and Regionals pet food to its 700+ retailers across the UK and Ireland. Bern Pet Foods is the exclusive importer and distributor of ORIJEN and ACANA dog and cat food. Singles and Regionals now contain more meat than ever, 50 percent of which…
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2 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Veggie company achieves joint first place in shopping guide
The Good Shopping Guide has published its ‘World’s Most (and Least) Ethical Companies’ for 2016 and Benevo is listed as joint first place in the pet food category. Director, Darrell de Vries said: “The products are the embodiment of our values and consumers recognise our commitment to ethical alternatives is authentic. “We’ve…
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Jan- 2017 -31 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Investment for pet tech company Pitpat
Pitpatpet Ltd (PitPat) has received equity investments from Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) and Neovia. PitPat’s activity monitor is a simple and unobtrusive device that securely attaches to any dog’s collar. Working with a free app, it provides owners with an activity goal tailored to their dog, and measures how…
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30 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
£3m investment for natural dog food company
Naturo Pet Foods has undertaken a £3 million investment in its plastic tray manufacturing facility in Moy, N. Ireland, enabling it to more than double production of its natural dog food. Everything in the Naturo range is made with 100 percent natural ingredients and 60 percent meat using predominantly Irish…
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24 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
High end pet food trends at Product of the Year Awards
High end pet food products reigned supreme at the Product of the Year Awards 2017. With more than 11,600 shoppers choosing the winners across 38 FMCG categories, Product of the Year is the world’s largest annual consumer-voted award for product innovation. Nestlé Purina Petcare’s two pet food offerings demonstrate another trend becoming more…
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