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- 2016 -7 DecemberProducts
Dog food’s sustainably caught fish are MSC-certified
Beco Food for Dogs uses sustainably caught fish certified by The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) watchdog. The range contains only ethically and locally sourced human-grade ingredients. All products are meat-meal-free and grain-free. The brand’s founders, dog owners George Bramble and Toby Massey, argue that if discerning shoppers want gluten-free food, free-range chicken and…
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6 DecemberAwards
Cotswold RAW is finalist at 2016 Growing Business Awards
Cotswold RAW came close to winning a gong at the Prestigious Growing Business awards on November 30, 2016. To get so close to CBI/Amazon sponsored winner’s enclosure was no mean feat, especially when taking on (among others) Rick Stein’s favourite organic broth, Northern Ireland’s most magnificent mash and the last…
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6 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Dog kibble company honoured for strong ethics
Dog kibble manufacture Edgard & Cooper has been added to the Top Ethical Companies section of The Good Shopping Guide. The business has received a high-ranking Ethical Company Index of 86 from The Ethical Company Organisation. Edgard & Cooper was inspired by two dogs of the same name. The company’s three human entrepreneurs developed…
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2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Pet food and petcare are the least promoted
Pet food and petcare were the least promoted categories, a new study has found, with just 21.2 percent of all products sold on promotion. The latest study released by IRI into the use of promotions by FMCG manufacturers and retailers across Europe, highlights a drop in the proportion of FMCG products…
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2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Naturediet celebrates 40 years
Family run company Naturediet is celebrating 40 years in business. Founded in 1976 by Robin Orrow, its vision was to produce a healthier, more natural food for dogs than the contemporary feeds of the time. After two years of research, Naturediet produced a shelf stable version of the quality raw food.…
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Nov- 2016 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Raw food recalled over Salmonella fears
Natures Menu is recalling its ‘Country Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey with Wholesome Fruit and Veg’ frozen pet food, because the product contains Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. In a notice the company said: “In September 2016, Natures menu produced a batch of 900 bags…
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23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Natures Menu launches raw expert course for retailers
Natures Menu has launched a new course for retailers wanting to further their knowledge and understanding of raw feeding. The Raw Expert course aims to enable raw stockists to become expert specialists in raw pet foods. It’s designed to provide in-depth information about nutrition and raw pet food production. Created…
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23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Raw food company fined for out-of-date pet food
A pet food company supplying raw food has been found guilty and fined over £11,000 and it’s director nearly £6000 for keeping out-of-date food. Landywood Pet Foods Ltd, based in Rugeley, and its director, Janet Meyer, were fined a combined total of over £17,000, reports the Lichfield Mercury. The company pleaded…
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22 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Bromley pet shop wins retailer of the year award
A Bromley based pet shop has been named as Independent Retailer of the Year at Bromley Business Awards. Waggles Pet Emporium, a family-run business, competed against four other finalists to take home the prize. The company started trading in 2001, offering home delivery and selling pet food and accessories at Bromley…
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21 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Lily’s Kitchen expands with new treats
Lily’s Kitchen is expanding its range of complementary treats for dogs with the launch of three new additions to the Truly Naturals range. The three new additions will sit alongside Lily’s Kitchen’s already launched Little Liver Rewards making a range of four natural products: Mini Venison Sausages 60g, Crispy Pork Bites…
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