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- 2021 -28 SeptemberManufacturers
FSA issues caution to reptile owners over salmonella spike
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged reptile owners who purchase certain feeder rodents for their pets to take “extra precautions” to avoid becoming ill with salmonellosis. It comes after scientists have again confirmed a link between Salmonella detected in feeder mice distributed by Monkfield Nutrition Ltd across all four…
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27 SeptemberIndustry News
Wilsons celebrates 160th anniversary with exclusive recipe
Wilsons Pet Food has announced the launch of a limited edition recipe – a haggis – to mark 160 years of the company. This month marks 160 of the production of pet food in Scotland, and the company has launched the scottish-themed recipe to pay homage to its roots. The…
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24 SeptemberManufacturers
Yora launches first ever cat food
Yora has launched its first ever cat food, which it claims contains the highest insect content of any cat food on the market. The sustainable pet food group launched in 2019 with a dog food and treats range targeting “environmentally-conscious” pet owners, but is now expanding into the cat food…
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21 SeptemberIndustry News
The Pack launches plant-based dog food range
The Pack has announced the launch of its new range of plant-based wet dog food. The London-based food tech start-up is the first company in the world to produce multiple plant-based wet dog food flavours which simulate meat; with three alternative options to fish, chicken, and beef. The start-up was…
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20 SeptemberRetailers
Tong Garden Centre doubles petcare and aquatics department
Tong Garden Centre has doubled the size of its petcare, wildlife, birdcare and aquatics department. The extended department is now home to the largest maidenhead aquatics concession and ‘feed the fish’ pool in Yorkshire, including tropical fish from around the world, community fish and specialist aquarium fish. It is also…
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14 SeptemberManufacturers
PFMA adds Pets at Home as its first Associate Member
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced Pets at Home as its founding Associate Member. PFMA is the active hub for pet food manufacturers and suppliers to network and engage in areas of mutual interest. As part of the package PFMA offers expertise in nutrition and provides specialist training…
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14 SeptemberIndustry News
Naturo Natural Pet Food announces partnership with Sarda In
Naturo Natural Pet Food, owned by Northern Ireland based Mackle Petfoods, and the life-saving search and rescue dog charity, Sarda In have announced a new year-long partnership. Sarda In, which featured on BBC Series ‘The Search’, is run by volunteers called upon to assist with searches for missing people in…
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6 SeptemberIndustry News
Mars Petcare to remove plastic from multipacks
Mars Petcare has announced it will replace shrink film with cardboard across all mixed multipack cans of Pedigree, Whiskas, Chappie and Kitekat pet food in the UK. The new packaging will be widely available in stores from 11 September 2021. The move has been made with the aim to see…
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2 SeptemberManufacturers
Hownd secures £250k investment
Hownd, which specialises in ethical pet grooming and feeding products, has secured a £250,000 investment in a bid to help expand its product range and enter new markets. According to the group, the funding from Growth Lending will also enable it to increase its direct sales to customers, alongside sales…
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustManufacturers
Irish pet retailer creates 20 jobs
Petmaina, an Irish owned pet-retailer, has announced plans to create 20 new jobs in the Northwest of the country. The new recruitment drive comes as the pet store announced that two new stores will open later in 2021 located at Centre Point Retail Park in Roscommon Town and Westpoint Shopping…
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