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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Oct- 2016 -24 OctoberIndustry News
Cotswold RAW flattered by celebrity chef association
Stylish animal heads on human bodies seem to be all the rage this season. Pet food company Cotswold Raw has announced that it’s flattered by a mistaken association with celebrity chef, Heston. Cotswold RAW, the winner of the PetQuip’s Best Innovation 2016 award was innundated with phone calls on the day Heston launched…
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24 OctoberIndustry News
Skinner’s Pet Foods announces new sponsorship agreement
Skinner’s Pet Foods has announced a new sponsorship agreement with The Point-to-Point Authority. Skinner’s has become one of the Authority’s National Sponsors in support of a series of 20 races. These will be known as The Skinner’s Pet Foods Ladies Open Point-to-Point Series. Clare Hazell, chief executive of The Point-to-Point…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
New sales manager for Pero
North Wales based Pero (Foods) Ltd has appointed Steven Dennard as its new UK sales manager for the southern regions (anywhere below the M4). Having gained valuable experienced and knowledge working abroad for pet food companies across Europe as well as acting as a consultant for a new pet food company…
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14 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Canagan wins GIMA PetQuip Export Achievement Award
Pet food brand, Canagan, has scooped up GIMA’S PetQuip Export Achievement Award. The award was designed to recognise success in selling British pet care products in international markets. Part of the Symply Group, Canagan initially targeted export markets at large scale pet food exhibitions Interzoo Germany and Zoomark Italy. Since its launch in 2012,…
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12 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pet care market expected to reach £4.5bn, according to experts
The UK pet care market is set to reach £4.5 billion in 2021, up 8.6 percent on 2016, according to retail research and analysis firm Verdict Retail. The company’s latest report states that pet accessories will be the fastest growing sub sector, forecast to rise 14.8 percent by 2021, followed…
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11 OctoberCurrent Affairs
£9,000 cat food goes on sale
A luxury cat food for the “insanely rich” goes on sale this week – for an eye-watering £9,000. ‘British Banquet’ contains Arenkha caviar, line-caught Scottish salmon, hand-caught Norfolk lobster, and locally-sourced Devon crab. Each gourmet pack also includes organic asparagus, quinoa, and saffron for that “extra touch of luxury and…
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6 OctoberEvents
SureFeed® Sealed Pet Bowl ‘highly commended’ at awards event
SureFlap® has been ‘highly commended’ in the Product Innovation of the Year category at the PetQuip Awards. The multi award-winning pet product specialist gained recognition for its innovative pet feeder, the SureFeed® Sealed Pet Bowl. The company was presented with the award at a special party for the pet industry on the first…
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3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
The Dog Treat Company spreads the word overseas
Overseas orders and enquiries now account for a significant swathe of DTC’s (The Dog Treat Company’) sales. DTC’s founder Joe Halliwell said, “In the same way we put our trust in Japanese innovation and Germany’s precision engineering, the UK is establishing an unrivalled reputation for ingredient integrity. “Whether its companionship (completing…
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Sep- 2016 -27 SeptemberEvents
PetQuip Awards reveal winners at sell-out event
Twenty five pet companies had good reason to celebrate at the PetQuip’s Awards Dinner & Party. On September 25, PetQuip revealed the winners in 2016’s eight awards categories. The sell-out event took place at the Ludlow Suite in the Telford International Centre, in association with PATS Telford. The awards were presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip…
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26 SeptemberEvents
PATS announces New Product Awards winners
The winners of the PATS Telford 2016 New Product Awards were announced on September 25 at the annual PATS Telford trade show in Shropshire. It was a record year for the New Product Showcase, with more than 260 items on display. The winners were chosen by a team of expert pet retail…
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