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- 2022 -27 SeptemberManufacturers
Sniffers Pet Care secures £1.75m funding amid growth plans
Halifax-based Sniffers Pet Care has secured a £1.75m investment from Yorkshire-based Private Equity House, Traditum. The funding will allow Sniffers to build on its relationships, support the rollout of new brands and product ranges, and will enable the company to invest in new manufacturing and distribution roles at its Halifax…
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23 SeptemberTrade Organisations
PIF Awards announces finalists
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the finalists for the PIF Awards 2022, following a “record” number of entries. PIF said the judges were impressed by the standard of submissions this year and congratulated all those businesses shortlisted as finalists. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony…
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21 SeptemberLatest News
Little BigPaw acquired by Sweden’s Petbuddy Group
Petbuddy Group (PBG), a Swedish-based group of sustainable pet care brands, has acquired British premium pet food brand Little BigPaw. This marks the second acquisition by PBG in 2022, following the acquisition of British MediPaws in February, and is the group’s fourth acquisition in 18 months. Little BigPaw offers natural…
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7 SeptemberManufacturers
IPN partners with Leeds Beckett amid sustainability initiative
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has partnered with academic experts at Leeds Beckett University on a new project to audit and reduce the carbon emissions of its full supply chain. The partnership is a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which will use a Carbon Footprint Evaluation Model to ensure IPN…
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7 SeptemberFeatures
DOG’S LOVE: Fine food for Fine Dogs
BSB Products Ltd introduces new brand, DOG’s Love to their portfolio. Following the growing success of Carnilove pet food, BSB Products are now importing and distributing a new range of wet dog and cat food with Dog’s Love Classic and Cat’s Love Classic. So why this brand? What makes it…
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7 SeptemberFeatures
Orijen cat foods: the pinnacle of nature’s nourishment
The growth of ORIJEN cat food continues to rise in the UK, particularly amongst cat owners who have discovered us through either recommendation or research. So what is it that drives this growth? What does ‘the pinnacle of nature’s nourishment’ really mean? Cats and kittens have evolved to require a…
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6 SeptemberManufacturers
Voff Premium Pet Food acquires Nova Dog Chews
Voff Premium Pet Food (Voff), a European provider of natural premium pet food, has acquired Nova Dog Chews, a European manufacturer of natural chews, treats and snacks with bases in the UK and France. Through the acquisition, Voff further broadens its portfolio of natural premium pet food brands and strengthens…
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Aug- 2022 -24 August
Jollyes to open two new Scotland stores amid almost £1m investment
Jollyes has announced it will open two new stores in Scotland following a £950,000 investment, with the new Glenrothes and Edinburgh sites taking Jollyes’ Scottish portfolio to a total of five stores. Recruitment is currently underway for the stores which will open at Glenrothes, Fife, on 24 September and Edinburgh…
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23 AugustFeatures
Mr Bug and challenging the yuck factor
I know you’ve had a varied career in the past. What did you do before the idea of Mr Bug came about? I was a rock musician for many years and I owned a music studio in London. I started it in Shepherds Bush – a tiny studio – and…
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15 AugustIndustry News
Denzel’s founders named Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year
The founders of healthy dog snack brand Denzel’s, James Lacy and Nathan Perry, have received the Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award at the Food and Drink Heroes awards. Recipients of the award also include Mark Scott and Tony Ottley of Bella and Duke, Mathew Cockroft and Daniel…
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