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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Nov- 2012 -8 NovemberRetailers
Albion Meat Products celebrates 30 years with rebranding
A leading Worcestershire-based pet food manufacturer has recently celebrated its 30th birthday, announcing a rebranding of its range with a whole new set of packaging and logos in the offing. Albion Meat Products, a business started by Catherine Donegan when she was just 18, prides itself on providing the essentials…
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Oct- 2012 -22 OctoberManufacturers
Mars Petcare team smash Guinness World Record for pet food donation
A Leicestershire-based pet care company has broken a Guinness World Record for donating the most pet food to charity in 24 hours. Mars Petcare Associates, from Waltham, officially became world record holders during their annual Customer Development and Marketing Conference. The previous world record of 900 kilogrammes donated in one…
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22 OctoberManufacturers
James Wellbeloved raises £2,500 for Dogs for the Disabled
Pet food producer James Wellbeloved has raised £2,500 for a dog charity by competing in a gruelling charity bike ride. A team of seven cyclists from the company, dubbed the Magnificent Seven, rode the arduous London to Brighton course to continue previous efforts – last year James Wellbeloved staff raised…
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Sep- 2012 -24 SeptemberRetailers
HG Gladwell & Sons to stock Moorlands
HG Gladwell & Sons has announced that it will be stocking Moorlands complete pet food for dogs as soon as the product becomes available. Managing director of HG Gladwell & Sons Simon Gladwell remarked: “With the loss of Crown Pet Food products from our wholesale warehouse we were actively looking…
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13 SeptemberManufacturers
Crown Pet Foods and Vital Pet Products in partnership
Crown Pet Foods has announced the appointment of Vital Pet Products as its third party logistical partner for the specialist pet industry. Vital Pet Products’ appointment comes on the heels of the announcement that Crown Pet Foods will take distribution for the James Wellbeloved and Royal Canin brands in-house from…
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4 SeptemberManufacturers
IAMS to launch limited edition flavours this Christmas
Pet food company IAMS will launch a collection of limited edition Christmas flavours this autumn. Bagged in festive red and green packaging, the new 1kg Cat and 3kg Small/Medium Dog bags will contain a recipe dry mix flavoured with turkey. IAMS brand manager Shelagh Clark said: “Christmas has long been…
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3 SeptemberEvents
Chris Evans invited to ‘eat like a dog’ at Car-Fest
Bern Pet Foods challenged attendees of the recent Car-Fest, including its creator Chris Evans, to eat a piece of Canadian Salmon ‘like their dog’. Director of Bern Pet Foods Colin Rodger explained: “Our ‘eat like your dog’ challenge was, of course, a bit of fun, but with a serious message.…
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Aug- 2012 -21 AugustIndustry News
MedicAnimal Ltd acquires Petmeds.co.uk
MedicAnimal Ltd has agreed to acquire the online store for animal medicines, food and grooming products PetMeds.co.uk MedicAnimal, one of the UK’s largest online retailers of pet food and healthcare supplies, operates as an online veterinary dispensary and pharmacy. The company recently secured a £10 million investment and projects revenues…
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21 AugustRetailers
MedicAnimal Ltd acquires Petmeds.co.uk
MedicAnimal Ltd has agreed to acquire the online store for animal medicines, food and grooming products PetMeds.co.uk MedicAnimal, one of the UK’s largest online retailers of pet food and healthcare supplies, operates as an online veterinary dispensary and pharmacy. The company recently secured a £10 million investment and projects revenues…
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7 AugustIndustry News
Crown Pet Foods to ride for charity
A group of Crown Pet Foods employees will take part in the London to Brighton bike ride on 16 September to raise funds for Dogs for the Disabled. Crown Pet Foods last year raised over £6,000 for the charity, which helped to pay for an assistance dog’s first stage of…
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