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- 2015 -8 JuneManufacturers
Grove Pet Foods Ltd installs solar panels
The maker of Vitalin and Alpha, Grove Pet Foods Ltd, has installed solar panels at its premises on the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire border. The company has expressed a commitment to improving its green credentials. It aims to benefit the business, the environment and local community by reducing its carbon footprint.…
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5 JuneIndustry News
Nearly half of UK cats are not microchipped
Only 4.1m of the UK’s 7.4m owned cats are microchipped, according to a recent announcement by Cats Protection. The charity released the findings after carrying out a joint survey with the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association. The results coincide with National Microchipping Month this June. The research, which covered regional variations,…
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5 JuneEditorial
Average owners spend a staggering £70,000 on pets
How much do animal lovers spend on their pets? Money-saving website VoucherCodesPro believes it has the answer. In a recent poll, pets were found to cost their owners an average of £69,420. The figures were based on average expenditure on pets throughout an adult’s lifetime. 2,000 respondents were asked how…
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May- 2015 -29 MayProducts
New Dog Snack Bars from Lily’s Kitchen
Pet food brand, Lily’s Kitchen, has launched three new 100 percent natural, hand baked snack bars for dogs. The crunchy and crumbly snack bars are high in protein and have been designed to include health boosting botanicals. The all-natural range includes: Eat Your Greens – Apples, Kale, Spirulina, Wheatgrass and…
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11 MayEvents
PATS Telford September Show Set To Be The Biggest Yet
PATS Telford is gearing up to be the biggest show ever in the UK’s No.1 pet trade show’s seven-year history. It will be the first year that PATS takes place at Telford International Centre, where the exhibition hall offers more floor space than ever before. More than 150 companies have already…
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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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