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- 2015 -6 MayEvents
Free Rabbit Health Checks in May For Rabbit Awareness Week
Pet owners can make the most of free rabbit health checks this May as Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) springs back into action at the London Pet Show. This year’s RAW (9th – 17th May) focuses on ‘Room for Rabbits’ and improving the environment for the nation’s estimated one million pet…
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Apr- 2015 -24 AprilEditorial
The UK’s Pet Population Drops by 16%
New data released by the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) has revealed shocking results. Over the last three years the UK’s pet population has reduced by 16 percent. This 10.8 million drop includes a two percent decrease in the number of households to own a pet. However, it may not…
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14 AprilIndustry News
Four Awards in Four Months for Burns Pet Nutrition
Burns Pet Nutrition has reason to celebrate. The pet food company based in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, has won four awards in four months. In December 2014, Burns appeared in the top three best dog food categories in the Your Dog Magazine Product Awards for 2014/15. Burns Original, was named Best Dry…
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9 AprilTrade Organisations
PIF Receives Accreditation for Overseas Trade Show Funding
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has been successfully accredited for the UKTI’s Trade Access Programme (TAP). The organisation is looking forward to working with UKTI to develop and deliver a programme of customer support at international trade shows. TAP provides funding in the form of grants for eligible UK businesses…
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2 AprilEditorial
Pet Food ‘Swindle’ Hits the Headlines
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have released the results of tests on pet food. Of the 17 products they examined 14 were found to hold proteins from unspecified animal species. Or, in layman’s terms, they featured meats that weren’t explicitly named on the label. The details were published within…
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Mar- 2015 -24 MarchEvents
Rabbit Awareness Week Hops Back Into Action 9-17th May
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2015 springs into action again this year (9th – 17th May) at the London Pet Show, aiming to highlight the health and welfare needs of one of the nation’s most popular pets. To mark the occasion, organisers are calling on the Pet and Vet industries and communities…
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Feb- 2015 -20 FebruaryEvents
New Exhibitors at PATS Sandown
With only weeks to go until PATS Sandown, the excitement is building. Organisers recently announced that this year’s visitors will be greeted by a host of big names. UK retailers and overseas buyers are expected to flock to the exhibition, which takes place on March 17-18. An increasing numbers of…
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16 FebruaryProducts
New Brighton Pet Store is to Stock Orijen & Acana
A new pet store, Pampurred Pets, is opening its doors in Brighton, dog and cat owners will be able to purchase ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods direct from them. ORIJEN and ACANA are biologically appropriate™ dog and cat foods from the kitchens of Champion Petfoods in Canada. Their concept is to…
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10 FebruaryManufacturers
Vet‘s Kitchen Brings Novel Approach to Grain-Free
As it celebrates its fourth year, Wiltshire-based Vet’s Kitchen, creator of advanced nutrition pet foods with its own small animal Veterinary practice (Vet’s Klinic), is launching three new super premium product ranges. The first new product is ‘Adult Sensitive Grain-Free’ dry dog food containing a single source ‘novel’ protein and…
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3 FebruaryEvents
National Pet Month Announce New Chairman and 2015 Campaign
National Pet Month (April 1 to May 4 2015) has announced the appointment of a new Chairman as it launches its 2015 campaign. Michael Bellingham, former Vice Chairman of the charity, takes over the chairmanship role this month following the retirement of outgoing Chairman Phil Sketchley. Michael is currently Chief Executive…
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