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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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryIndustry News
Jollyes unveils plans for new store in Wrexham
Jolleys has announced its plans for a new store in Wrexham, North Wales, which will open in April. Jollyes has said it is taking over the lease previously held by Bensons for Beds which is due to close at the end of February. The firm also revealed recruitment is under…
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22 FebruaryIndustry News
Arden Grange adds ‘Superfood Blend’ to Sensitive dog range
Arden Grange has added a new ‘Superfood Blend’ to enhance its Sensitive range for dogs, as well as two new SKU’s to support even more dogs with sensitivities. It revealed with canine allergies steadily rising, the food Arden selects can make a “big difference” to dogs’ overall health and wellbeing.…
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15 FebruaryIndustry News
Wilsons Pet Food welcomes new national account manager
Wilsons Pet Food has appointed Roland Johnson to its commercial team as the firm’s account manager to continue to expand its presence in stores across the UK. According to the firm Johnson brings with him “a wealth” of retail and sales experience, with 18 years experience in the industry. After…
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15 FebruaryFeatures
Sustainability initiatives: we must act now
Why is it important to support global sustainability projects? Supporting sustainability projects has always been important to us at Mars Petcare, we have worked on coral reef restoration for the past 18 years and more recently set up our Sustainable in a Generation Plan in 2017 to ensure that Mars…
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11 FebruaryAppointment
Percuro Pet Food names Dr Scott Miller as brand ambassador
Percuro Pet Food has announced the appointment of veterinary surgeon Dr Scott Miller as its new brand ambassador. Dr Miller is perhaps best known as the veterinary resident of the ITV daytime programme, ‘This Morning’, He currently gives veterinary advice and tips to viewers during his regular appearances on the…
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10 FebruaryAppointment
Premier Nutrition strengthens pet team with new appointment
Premier Nutrition has announced the addition of Chloe Poolman to its pet team, the specialist nutrition consultancy and premix division of AB Agri, following a period of business acceleration. In her new role, Poolman will reportedly put into practice the team’s expertise and her own industry research to produce and…
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10 FebruaryManufacturers
Paleo Ridge secures £2m funding to support expansion
Paleo Ridge has secured a £2m investment from private equity firm, Ashridge Capital, to help support its ongoing expansion. The new investment will help fund the opening of a new despatch and manufacturing facility, supporting the expansion of the raw dog food manufacturer’s capabilities and the creation of over 20…
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8 FebruaryIndustry News
Butcher’s Pet Care secures £43m funding package
UK pet food brand, Butcher’s Pet Care, has secured a £43m funding package with Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance and Blazehill Capital in a deal led by Martin Gray at Kroll. Butcher’s Pet Care, based in Northamptonshire, was established in 1983 by Graham Baker. It has since sought to capitalise…
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7 FebruaryAwards
Mars Petcare celebrates Product of the Year 2022 award wins
Mars Petcare announced it led the number of pet wins at the Product of the Year 2022 Awards, one of the surveys of product innovation in the UK, winning within both the ‘cat’ and ‘dog’ food and treats categories. Now in its 18 year, the Product of the Year Awards…
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1 FebruaryIndustry News
Grove Pet Foods acquired by Cranswick
Grove Pet Foods has announced it has been acquired by UK food producer, Cranswick. The pet business is a producer of dry dog food for several leading brands under private label relationships alongside its own brands including Vitalin (natural) and Alpha Feeds (working dog). It operates “predominantly” from a purpose-built…
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