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- 2014 -25 SeptemberManufacturers
Laughing Dog Launches New Grain Free Range
A new range of grain free products has been launched by British pet food brand Laughing Dog to cater for dogs that struggle with digestive issues. The new Gloriously Grain Free range launches with two high quality adult recipes available in easy to digest duck and rich in iron venison,…
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8 SeptemberTrade Organisations
PFMA Launches New Award to Recognise Initiatives to ‘GetPetsFit’
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) is delighted to announce a new award to acknowledge the great work undertaken by organisations to ‘getpetsfit’ through promoting weight management and fitness. The inaugural GetPetsFit Award will look for the most innovative and educational initiative, which has helped pets improve both their waistline…
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2 SeptemberManufacturers
New Appointment for Vet’s Kitchen
Advanced-nutrition pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, has appointed Hugo Lumsden as its new National Sales Manager. His chief focus is to further grow the Vet’s Kitchen range of natural dry dog and cat food through the grocery multiples, with an additional development of business across other trade channels. Lumsden will…
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1 SeptemberEvents
Record Number of Companies to Exhibit at PATS Harrogate
Trade show PATS Harrogate has attracted a record number of exhibiting companies – 170 in total – to this month’s autumn event. The two day extravaganza, which takes place from 14th to 15th September, looks set to be one of the most successful in the event’s six-year history. An impressive…
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Aug- 2014 -29 AugustManufacturers
HiLife’s New Dish Shortlisted for Product Innovation Award
The new HiLife FEED ME! dog food from Town and Country Pet Foods has been nominated for a national award in product innovation. The Leicestershire based firm is among the finalists in the 2014 PetQuip Awards with the HiLife FEED ME! Something Special range which features slices of sausage. The…
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1 AugustIndustry News
Supermarkets Support Bob Martin Removing Permethrin On-animal Treatments From General Sale
Bob Martin has been working with leading retailers on the decision to remove on-animal flea medicinal products containing Permethrin from sale in grocery stores to reduce the risk of misuse and misunderstanding around the active ingredient. Permethrin poisoning is one of the most commonly reported poisonings in cats worldwide. These…
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Apr- 2014 -9 AprilTrade Organisations
PFMA plans for the future of the UK’s pets
In March, the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) brought together key figures in the pet care sector to highlight the issue of pet obesity and look at how the industry could tackle this growing problem. The Pet Obesity Question Time launched the start of the PFMA’s #Get Pets Fit campaign…
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2 AprilManufacturers
Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds expanding fast
An increase in the demand for the Sneyd’s Wonderdog range, as well as its small animal feeds, has led to the appointment of Simon Le Jeune to the company’s sales department. Chairman of the company John Sneyd said the company developed a two year expansion plan during the latter quarter…
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Mar- 2014 -28 MarchManufacturers
Arden Grange introduces new Partners Appetite Plus
Sussex-based pet food company Arden Grange is to introduce a new addition to its range of super premium, naturally hypoallergenic tinned dog foods, Partners Appetite Plus. Suitable for all breeds of dogs and puppies, this complete, highly concentrated liquid diet has been formulated with weaning puppies and adult dogs requiring…
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14 MarchTrade Organisations
PFMA’s ‘Pet Obesity: Five years on’
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has revealed two in three (63 per cent) owners feel more important problems face their pets than obesity. Today, three in four vets believe pet obesity is on the rise, considering the root causes of pet weight gain to be owners not following feeding guides, treating…
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