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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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneBusiness
Biomega unveils ESG report for 2023
Biomega has unveiled its ESG report for 2023 and outlined its climate goals for 2026. As part of its Life Conquer project, the company has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,600 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year. It has also pledged to save 30,000 tonnes per year of…
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12 JuneManufacturers
New pet food brand Tilly and Ted launches
New pet food brand Tilly and Ted has announced its launch with a number of products aimed at millennial pet owners. The company stated that its products have high meat content as well as super foods and prebiotics. The range is only available in Asda and includes wet and dry…
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May- 2024 -16 MayRetailers
Bella and Duke calls for clearer pet food labelling standards
Pet food and wellbeing company Bella and Duke is calling upon those in the pet food industry to be clearer about what goes into pet food. The call comes after research found three quarters (74%) of pet owners don’t know what ingredients are in the food they feed their pets…
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10 MayRetailers
Hill’s Pet Nutrition profits rise to $199m
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has reported a 9% increase in profits to $199m (£158.7m) for the three months ending 31 March 2024. The pet food company also made up 22% of the parent company Colgate-Palmolive’s sales growth in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, Colgate’s pet division recorded net sales of…
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10 MayRetailers
Kennelpak partners with Primal Pet Group
Kennelpak, the pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, has announced an exclusive distributor partnership with leading US-based pet foods and treat manufacturer, Primal Pet Group, to supply two new brands for the UK’s fast-growing natural occupier dog chew category.Bringing together two pioneers and leaders in the thriving yak chew…
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8 MayRetailers
Pets Choice appoints new export business unit controller
Pets Choice has announced the appointment of Chris Keithtley as its new export business unit controller. He has extensive knowledge having been in the industry for over 18 years developing partnerships worldwide for businesses such as Petface, Leisuregrow and Gardman. Tony Raeburn, Pets Choice CEO, said: “I am delighted that…
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7 MayManufacturers
Meatly unveils protein-free culture medium
Cultivated meat company Meatly has announced the development of a protein-free culture medium – the first of its kind in the cultivated meat industry. Meatly stated that this marks a significant step forward in the “quest for animal-free, cost-effective cultivated meat production”. Through its R&D operation, Meatly has set a…
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3 MayCharities
Pet industry joins PIF Donation Drive to help vulnerable pets
The UK pet industry has provided its biggest consignment to date of donated products to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine to help care for abandoned pets. Co-ordinated by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), two lorry-loads containing 56 pallets have already arrived in Ukraine, with a further 26 pallets in a…
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2 MayBusiness
General Mills acquires Edgard and Cooper
American firm General Mills has announced that it has acquired pet food manufacturer Edgard and Cooper. This deal further advances its Accelerate strategy, including the prioritisation of its core markets, global platforms and “local gem” brands. Headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, Edgard and Cooper will be a separate operating unit led…
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2 MayManufacturers
Bella and Duke launches new air dried meals
Raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella and Duke has launched its new air-dried meals as add-ons to existing subscriptions, ‘Ready, steady, raw’. Currently stocking the first flavour, ‘Tempting chicken with beef’, Ready, steady, raw is made from nothing but meat, offal and locally sourced fruits and vegetables, all air…
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