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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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustRetailers
The Pets Larder secures new wholesale contracts
The Pets Larder, formerly known as Natural Cornish Pet, has recently secured two wholesale contracts with Trevaskis Farm and Great Cornish Food in Cornwall. The pet food brand had started out as a small shop on doggy day-care premises in St. Erth in 2017. Now the group has expanded its…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyRetailers
IQI appoints new sales manager
Global provider of premium-claim ingredients to pet food brands IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients has announced the appointment of Rick Houtepen as its new sales manager. Having worked as an account manager and sales manager at different food companies before joining IQI, Houtepen has many years of experience in the pet…
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25 JulyRetailers
Healthy Pet Store appoints new manager
Healthy Pet Store in Totton has welcomed Paul Ridge to its team as its new warehousing and replenishment manager. As a result of the appointment Ridge will take responsibility for the logistics function of Healthy Pet Store’s facilities. The appointment comes at a time of growth as it looks to…
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25 JulyRetailers
Tails.com launches new Supplements range
Tails.com, the nutritionally-tailored pet food service, has launched a new Supplements range, offering customers the option to add enhanced levels of active ingredients to their dog’s diet. The new range comprises three soft daily chews; Skin and Coat Support with Omega 3 + 6, Joint Support with green-lipped mussel and…
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24 JulyEconomy
Global pet industry to grow to $500bn in revenue by 2030, BI finds
The global pet industry will expand by more than 45% over the next six years, surpassing $500bn (£386.8bn) by 2030, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI). The surge will be driven by increasing pet ownership, particularly in emerging markets like China, robust sales in pet food, strong…
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23 JulyBusiness
Natural Instinct acquired by Nutriment Company
British raw food manufacturer Natural Instinct has been acquired by Swedish company the Nutriment Company. The deal comes as part of Nutriment’s goal of becoming a leading player in the Central European pet food market. Natural Instinct specialises in biologically appropriate raw foods for dogs and cats including products like…
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18 JulyManufacturers
IPN in talks to buy Butchers Pet Care
UK-based Inspired Pet Nutrition is reportedly in talks to buy independent pet food brand Butchers Pet Care, according to Sky News. Sky News understands that private equity firm and owner of Inspired Pet Nutrition Capvest is making a bid to add Butchers to its already existing brands of Wagg and…
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2 JulyManufacturers
Biomega appoints new director
Biomega has announced the appointment of Lisa Hubert from Mirova to its board of directors. She has more than 15 years of experience originating, structuring and managing investments in sustainable agriculture, forestry, infrastructure and the blue economy. She has on-the-ground operational experience and strong networks in many countries in LATAM,…
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Jun- 2024 -27 JuneVeterinary
Harrison Family Vets open sixth practice in three years
Harrison Family Vets has invested £350,000 in a new practice in Tyldesley, Wigan. It’s the sixth practice that the independent and family-owned veterinary group has opened since 2021. Harrison Family Vets now has practices in Reading, the Midlands, Manchester, Stockton, Doncaster and Tyldesley, and it plans to open practices in…
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25 JuneRetailers
PBG acquires UK premium pet brand Thrive Pet Food
Petbuddy Group (PBG), a consortium of super-premium pet food brands in Sweden, has announced the acquisition of UK-based pet food brand Thrive Pet Foods. The acquisition, along with Thrive’s smaller sister brands Denes and Comfy Collar, marks PBG’s third purchase in the UK, further solidifying its presence in the British…
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