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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Sep- 2015 -15 SeptemberManufacturers
New head of sales for Lily’s Kitchen
Lily’s Kitchen, the maker of natural and nutritious proper food for pets, has appointed a new head of sales. Helen Barr joins Lily’s Kitchen from the UK’s best selling baby food company, Ella’s Kitchen and before that, she started her career at Mars working across chocolate, pet food and ice cream…
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4 SeptemberEvents
PATS Telford plans exciting seminar lineup
Pet trade show PATS Telford is inviting visitors to attend its free seminars. The event, which takes place on September 27-28, will feature 180 exhibitors and a range of talks on industry-related subjects. Topics will include; your ultimate guide to independent success; retailing RAW pet foods; helping your customers’ pets…
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Aug- 2015 -20 AugustIndustry News
New Natural Range for Lily’s Kitchen
Lily’s Kitchen will be adding a new Natural Range of complete recipes for cats and dogs to its award-winning, organic line-up of food for pets. The London-based pet food brand has created a range of 10 recipes to offer more choice within its single-serve tray format. The trays are designed to be easy…
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18 AugustProducts
ACANA launches new product in the UK
Bern Pet Foods, the exclusive importers and distributors of ACANA dog and cat foods, have introduced a new product to the UK. ACANA Pork & Butternut Squash dog food comes from the kitchens of Champion Petfoods. The new product features Alberta pork as a single animal protein, aimed at…
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Jul- 2015 -3 JulyProducts
New summer collection from Nutriment
Nutriment has freshened up its portfolio with the arrival of a NEW, four strong summer collection consisting of: Venison & Chicken, Lamb, Salmon & Turkey and Chicken & Lamb. Sitting in their new Nutriment sleeves, the four more indulgent flavours are welcome additions to Nutriment’s adult dog, flagship portfolio, providing…
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Jun- 2015 -26 JuneEvents
It’s bring your dog to work day
Is your dog sitting next to your desk? Perhaps your morning meeting included a faithful pet? June 26 has been named Bring Your Dog to Work Day. The national event is the second of its kind and has been organised by pet product supplier HOWND®. In 2014 over 1,000 people…
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17 JuneTrade Organisations
New myth-busting fact sheet from the PFMA
How well do you know your pet food facts? The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has created a monthly series on prepared pet food topics. Pet professionals can use the fact sheets to boost their knowledge of essential areas. The series will be useful for staff training and can be…
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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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