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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Dec- 2021 -7 DecemberManufacturers
Pets Choice acquires The Hatchwell Company
Pet Food, healthcare and accessories manufacturer, Pets Choice, has announced the acquisition of The Hatchwell Company, treats and hygiene product manufacturer for dogs, cats and small animals. The acquisition was finalised on Friday 3 December and brings the number of brands in the Pets Choice portfolio to 14. Pets Choice…
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7 DecemberRetailers
IPN acquires Pet Food UK
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced that it has acquired premium pet food company Pet Food UK (PFUK) from Piper Investment for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of PFUK is the start of an “ambitious” growth strategy, which will see IPN build scale and internationalise over the coming years. Completion…
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6 DecemberLatest News
Pet gift demand set to surge this Christmas
Demand for pet treats and gifts is set to surge this Christmas as a result of the estimated 3.2 million households who welcomed in a new pet during lockdown, according to retailer Tesco. The retailer said it is “gearing up” for what it believes will be the “biggest ever” Christmas…
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6 DecemberIndustry News
Arden Grange unveils display competition winners
Arden Grange, the independent producer of naturally hypoallergenic dog and cat foods, has revealed the winners of its retailer display competition, in celebration of the brand’s 25th birthday celebrations. Throughout September and October this year, retailers were asked to create a memorable Arden Grange themed display within their shop window…
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2 DecemberManufacturers
IPN takes action for National Tree Planting Week
Inspired Pet Nutrition, the company behind the Harringtons and Wagg pet food brands, is supporting National Tree Planting Week by planting 100 trees at the Thorp Perrow Arboretum in North Yorkshire. As part of its overall target of planting one million trees, it is also planting a tree for every…
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1 DecemberFeatures
Online marketplaces: the biggest opportunity to grow as a petcare brand
From veterinary consultations to pet food sales, the petcare sector is going digital. And with the UK buying 3.2 million pets during the pandemic, that’s just going to increase. At the same time, the market is getting ever more saturated and it’s harder than ever to gain clout as a…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberPet Owners
Pets at Home opens new Brighton pet care centre
Pets at Home has announced the opening of its brand new pet care centre in Brighton, on Carden Retail Park, offering the “ultimate experience” for pet owners and pets. Specialist pet care advisors will be on hand to support pet owners with flea and worm subscription advice, free weight checks…
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26 NovemberManufacturers
Hownd partners with Forest Green Rovers
Plant-based vegan pet food and petcare brand, Hownd, has unveiled a new partnership with Forest Green Rovers, which is known as the “world’s greenest football club”. The partnership will see both groups promote the benefits of plant-based options for pets through the use of LED advertising on matchdays as well…
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26 NovemberFeatures
Using Natural Antioxidants Effectively
The natural pet food trend started 25 years ago in the U.S. and has continued to expand globally. Throughout the world premium pet foods have become synonymous with the concept of being “natural” and there has been noteworthy acceleration of this in Europe recently. According to Innova data, the EMENA…
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25 NovemberIndustry News
Eco-friendly pet food on the rise, report reveals
The number of pet food products containing Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified sustainable seafood has grown by 57% in the UK during the last five years, according to new figures released to The Guardian. It said the increased focus on sustainability has spread to pet’s diets, who consume about 20% of…
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