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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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberBusiness
Pets Corner partners with Deliveroo for on-demand pet supplies
Pets Corner has agreed an exclusive partnership with Deliveroo to offer on-demand delivery of pet products across selected areas of London and Brighton. The move marks the first time a national pet retailer has joined the Deliveroo platform. It will allow customers to order a range of Pets Corner items,…
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29 OctoberManufacturers
Burgess Pet Care completes £3.36m site upgrades
Pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care has completed a £3.36m five-year upgrade programme across its Yorkshire production site to increase capacity, efficiency and sustainability. The investment supports the firm’s plans to expand its own-label manufacturing partnerships alongside its established branded portfolio, providing retailers and pet food brands with access to…
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28 OctoberRetailers
Jollyes to open six new stores in six weeks
Pet retailer Jollyes will open six new stores between mid-November and mid-December, including five in former Poundland locations due to close this year. The company, which recently opened in Chesterfield, will launch new stores in Swansea on 15 November and Southend on 22 November, followed by Thurrock on 28 November,…
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27 OctoberRetailers
Waita Pets launches advent calendars for cats and dogs
Pet food manufacturer Waita Pets has launched two advent calendars for cats and dogs as part of its 2025 Christmas range. The company, a finalist in the upcoming Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards for Best Pet Treat and Supplier of the Year, said the treats are designed to support digestive…
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24 OctoberBusiness
Big Idea Ventures and Mars unveil 2025 startup accelerator cohort
Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare have announced three startups selected for the 2025 Next Generation Pet Food Program, an accelerator aimed at supporting sustainable innovation in pet nutrition. Run in partnership with AAK, Bühler and Givaudan, the programme focuses on advancing biotech-based ingredients, essential nutrients and circular feed systems…
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22 OctoberFeatures
Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?
“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
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22 OctoberManufacturers
Natures Menu unveils festive Freeze Dried treats for dogs
Pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has launched a festive range of dog treats and meals featuring its Freeze Dried products. The limited edition range includes the Christmas Cracker, Christmas Kennel and Christmas Stocking, each designed as a seasonal gift for adult dogs of all sizes. The products combine natural ingredients…
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16 OctoberFeatures
Three ways to cut storage costs if you’re not ready to share data with your supplier
In the second quarter of 2025, the value of inventory in the UK rose by around $7bn (£5.6bn). Meanwhile, US retail inventories reached approximately $809.8bn (£602.9bn) in July alone — $65.5bn (£48.8bn) higher compared to the same period in 2024. On the one hand, this trend is a natural outcome…
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13 OctoberManufacturers
The Pack launches ‘UK’s first’ microbial protein dog treats
British plant-based pet food brand The Pack has partnered with German biotechnology company MicroHarvest to launch Gut Bites, a new range of dog treats made with microbial protein. Described as the first product of its kind in the UK, Gut Bites combine MicroHarvest’s proprietary protein ingredient with The Pack’s allergy-friendly,…
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10 OctoberManufacturers
PetFellas launches to support brand-led growth in UK pet market
A new distribution business, the PetFellas, has launched in the UK to support emerging and challenger brands in the pet sector. The venture, led by director Gerard O’Mahony, aims to offer what it calls a “brand-led” model of distribution designed to boost awareness and availability for smaller pet brands. It…
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