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 -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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27 MarchCurrent Affairs
Fold Hill Foods invests in apprenticeships
Experienced staff at the family-run pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd have been enhancing their skills. Employees based at Old Leake, near Boston in Lincolnshire, recently completed a 12-month bespoke training programme focused on Business Improvement Techniques (BIT). The Level 2 Apprenticeships, delivered by leading independent training provider, Skills…
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23 MarchIndustry News
Eukanuba launches new pet food
Eukanuba has launched a new pet food, NaturePlus+. NaturePlus+ aims to provide dogs with a complete and balanced meal, with nutrition to suit each life stage from puppy to adult. NaturePlus+ has a high level of animal protein from natural human grade New Zealand lamb. Celine Gustin, senior marketing manager, at Eukanuba…
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23 MarchCurrent Affairs
SARVAL announces £8m expansion
SARVAL has announced a major upgrade project to its animal by-product (ABP) processing facility in Nottingham. The £8m investment will see a purpose-built centre constructed to house dedicated processing equipment for specialist poultry products. The new lines will utilise the latest technology to process up to 3,000 tonnes of poultry…
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