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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Apr- 2016 -13 AprilTrade Organisations
Peter Kersh named as the PFMA’s new Chairman
The Pet Foods Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has welcomed a new Chairman. Peter Kersh is the managing director of World Feeds, the specialist fish food manufacturer based in South Yorkshire. Mr Kersh will take over from Mary Sharrock of Nestlé Purina Petcare following her completion of two successful years in the role.…
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12 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pet lovers see themselves as ‘parents’ not owners
Business intelligence company, Euromonitor, has released a new global briefing, investigating the way pet owners view their companion animals. Premiumisation in the Age of Pet Parenthood claims that pet owners are increasingly ascribing human attributes to their pets. More owners in the US, the UK and Japan view themselves as their pet’s…
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12 AprilManufacturers
Butcher’s Pet Care appears in The Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100
British pet food firm, Butcher’s Pet Care has been placed at number 66 in The Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The company, which is behind dog and cat food brands Butcher’s and the newly introduced Cuffleberry and Co, saw its profits reach £7.3 million in 2015. Butcher’s produces six million…
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11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Eukanuba launches new 12kg bags
Responding to changing consumer shopping habits, Eukanuba is introducing a new 12kg format in its dry dog food. With 10-15kg bags of food now worth 45 percent of dog food sales in the UK*, Eukanuba has responded with the introduction of a 12kg dry offering at a lower price point to support retailers…
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11 AprilEvents
PetQuip names UK companies to exhibit at Interzoo
Around 50 pet and aquatic product suppliers will be exhibiting at the Interzoo 2016 trade show in Nuremberg in May this year, as part of a PetQuip-organised British Pavilion. This will be the sixth time that the association has taken a group of British exhibitors to Interzoo, the world’s largest…
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8 AprilCurrent Affairs
Global pet food market set to expand
Due to the growing demand for pet food, the global pet food market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.2 percent from 2011 to 2017. Transparency Market Research has released a new market study titled ‘Pet Food Market – Global Scenario, Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share And Forecast…
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8 AprilIndustry News
Wagg Foods is named ‘one to recognise’ by Sunday Times
Independent dried pet food producer, Wagg Foods, has been named as one of ten ‘Ones to Recognise’ in the 17th annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. The Profit Track league table, which will be published on April 10 2016, ranks Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing profits over the past three years.…
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4 AprilManufacturers
Pets Choice flags up UK-made products
Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has launched a new logo to highlight its UK manufacturing facilities. Pets Choice’s brands include Webbox, Goodwyns, Davies and Oceanic. The company has manufactured in Blackburn, Lancashire for many years, originally dating back to 1881. The ‘Made in Blackburn, Lancashire’ logo will be displayed on all Pets…
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Mar- 2016 -30 MarchCurrent Affairs
Lily’s Kitchen named one of the world’s top ethical companies
Lily’s Kitchen has been named in the 2016 Good Shopping Guide’s Top 10 Most Ethical Companies In The World. The pet food company is the only pet food brand to be named. Henrietta Morrison, CEO and founder of Lily’s Kitchen said:“We are beyond honoured to be recognized in the Top…
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24 MarchManufacturers
Forthglade reveals new rebrand
In March 2016, Forthglade unveiled a full product rebrand across its range of pet foods for cats and dogs. The Devon based company has revealed a new contemporary look set to roll out in June. To further support differentiation between Forthglade’s complete and complementary ranges there will be two packaging…
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