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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May- 2016 -12 MayCurrent Affairs
Wagg Foods changes its name and opens new distribution centre
Dry pet food producer, Wagg Foods, has altered its name to Inspired Pet Nutrition. The company’s managing director Richard Page, said: “Wagg is the volume market leader and Harringtons continues to be one of the fastest growing brands in dried dog food* and we will also have some exciting product launches this summer under…
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11 MayCurrent Affairs
Western Europe’s pet market is set to grow
Western Europe’s pet care market is expected to rise by 2.2 percent in 2016. The statistics were released by Euromonitor International, following research on 54 global markets and over 2,000 brands across countries. The company predicts year-on-year world wide growth, with a 2.2 percent rise in the pet care sector…
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9 MayManufacturers
Pointer Pet Products relocates to new UK site
Pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd has revealed plans to relocate Rotherham-based Pointer Pet Products to its site in Boston, Lincolnshire. Following its acquisition of Pointer earlier this year, Fold Hill Foods conducted a detailed review into the company’s operations in Rotherham. Fold Hill Foods Ltd belongs to the Grant family,…
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6 MayCurrent Affairs
Only 59% of Londoners have had their canines neutered
Only 59 percent of Londoners and 55 percent of dog owners in Scotland have had their canine companions neutered, reveals a national survey. The information has been released as part of National Pet Month (NPM) to remind people of the benefits of neutering their pets. The survey data, which was…
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5 MayManufacturers
New area sales manager joins Pets Choice
Julie Windross has joined the Pets Choice team as an area sales manager. She will offer support to retailers, following the pet food manufacturer’s growth within the independent pet trade and recent acquisition of the TastyBone brand. Julie has nearly 20 years’ experience in the pet trade industry and previously worked with companies such as Magnet &…
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4 MayCurrent Affairs
PFMA releases new pet food fact sheets
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has released a range of information-packed fact sheets, as part of its ‘Truth about Pet Food’ campaign. The sheets will act as educational tools, tackling and dispelling many of the myths around the manufacture of pet food. The selection currently includes ten fact sheets and two…
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Apr- 2016 -29 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pets Choice plans to launch Natural Range at Interzoo
Pets Choice has announced plans to launch a new Natural range at Interzoo, May’s Nuremberg-based trade show. The range, which has been developed from holistic recipes and is made with local ingredients, will be an addition to the pet food brand Webbox. The Webbox Natural range is available in both wet and dry…
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29 AprilCurrent Affairs
Natures Menu expands with new addition
Natures Menu has expanded its company with the addition of Gillian Thomas-Jones as a UK key account manager. Gillian, who worked previously as a national account manager in the FMCG sector, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the expanding specialist trade team at Natures Menu. Her appointment comes…
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28 AprilCurrent Affairs
DS Smith joins forces with pet food companies
Pet food companies, Fold Hill Foods and Butcher’s Pet Care, have joined forces with DS Smith to maximise their packaging in order to drive sales. Fold Hill Foods, owner of Laughing Dog pet food, has partnered with DS Smith to provide a retail ready pack whilst Butcher’s Pet Care has incorporated…
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22 AprilIndustry News
Natures Menu expands its team
Natures Menu has embarked on a new project to improve its in-store branding and positioning. “Having trialled a selection of new point of sale materials in a number of flagship stores during 2015 we’re now beginning to roll out our new branding and merchandise to our stockists across the country,” says Emily Cannon,…
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