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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Mar- 2014 -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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13 MarchEvents
Hills announces new PATS launch
Having identified a gap in the pet food category, Hill’s Pet Nutrition will be unveiling its new contemporary concept at PATS Sandown in March. The company explains that it will be creating some much needed ‘elbow room’ in the sector that will allow it to flex its retail muscles. Quality…
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10 MarchManufacturers
Orijen signs exclusive deal with Vital
Bern Pet Foods has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Vital Pet Products for its range of Orijen dog and cat foods and the recently introduced freeze-dried foods and treats. The partnership, which will be launched to the trade at PATS, is accepting pre-orders now. Colin Rodger, director of Bern…
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5 MarchCurrent Affairs
UK’s first Seminar Led Debate on Raw Feeding for Veterinary Students
On February 20, natural pet food company Natures Menu organised a UK first, an independent seminar led debate on raw feeding cats and dogs with veterinary students. The students of LUVS, Liverpool University Veterinary Society turned out in droves to find out more about the much talked about topic, which…
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Feb- 2014 -10 FebruaryManufacturers
Continued success for Arden Grange
Sussex based pet food company Arden Grange has received two highly commended awards in the categories of “Best Dry Dog Food” and the “Specialist Dog Food”. Wendy Stephens, Arden Grange co-founder said: “We are thrilled to accept these two awards. We are particularly pleased to receive the highly commended accolade…
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Oct- 2013 -16 OctoberManufacturers
CEO of Pets Choice in buy out with German pet food manufacturer
Blackburn based pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has announced details of a buy-out partnership with German pet food manufacturer Tiernahrung Deuerer. The partnership will build on the company’s impressive recent growth by drawing on their combined decades of experience leading family run pet food businesses in the UK and Germany.…
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Sep- 2013 -11 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pet dog costs the average owner £16,000 in its lifetime
New research conducted by a money-saving website suggests that UK dog owners will spend an average of £16,067 during their pet’s lifetime. The study also revealed that 71 per cent of those asked admitted they didn’t take into account the full expense involved in keeping a dog when making their…
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9 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Dogs travel in style aboard Stena Line
Leading ferry company Stena Line has launched its upgraded Dog Lodges on the Liverpool to Belfast route. To encourage people to bring their dogs onboard and book them into a lodge, Stena Line has partnered with pet food company, Mackle Petfoods, and online retailer Urban Pup to offer VIP treatment.…
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Jul- 2013 -17 JulyManufacturers
Natural Instinct announces several new key appointments
Natural Instinct has been one of the major success stories of the pet food manufacturing industry in the UK over the past few years. The company, which introduced its special range of recipes based on the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) Diet onto the market, has experienced rapid growth in…
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8 JulyManufacturers
Export help for PSMA members
The Pet Suppliers and Manufacturers’ Association (PSMA) has recently set up partnerships in the USA and EU, including Poland and the Czech Republic, to help companies understand how to trade in these countries. As more UK manufacturers and brand owners look to expand their sales, PMSA, a division of the…
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