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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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustIndustry News
PFMA to monitor investigations into Canine DCM
The PFMA, along with the European pet food federation (FEDIAF), has said it is monitoring an ongoing investigation into Canine DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) in the US. The research, being carried out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), began in 2018 and aims to look into the possible causes of…
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6 AugustManufacturers
The Innocent Pet extends air-dried dog food range
The Innocent Pet, a Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, has extended its air-dried dog food range with three new single protein recipes. Its complete food range now includes seven grain free, single protein recipes for dogs – each including human-grade British meat or MSC sourced fish, selected fruit, vegetables, and herbs,…
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6 AugustManufacturers
Biomega urges pet food industry to ‘think sustainability’
Biomega, a biosciences company that produces sustainable ingredients for both the human and animal health and nutrition sectors, has called for pet food manufacturers, ingredients suppliers and brands to help “drive the sustainability narrative” in the pet food industry. With the human population expected to grow to ten billion by…
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5 AugustManufacturers
Pets at Home installs recycling points
Pets at Home has announced plans to introduce in-store recycling points for flexible pet food packaging, in what will be an “industry first”. The new initiative, which is being supported by pet food producers Mars and Purina PetCare, is being trialed across 40 stores and three Vets4Pets practices across the…
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4 AugustTrade Organisations
PFMA launches Associate Membership offering
The PFMA has launched a new Associate Membership category, which means that for the first time in 50 years, those working closely with the pet food sector can now apply to become an associate member. The new membership category will reportedly help machinery and packaging companies, consultants, retailers, and various…
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3 AugustManufacturers
Tiana champions halal-friendly/freeze-dried cat food
August 21 sees another significant milestone in the UK’s ever evolving pet food fixture with the arrival of Tiana cat food, the world’s first halal-approved cat food range made with best-in-class human-grade ingredients using state-of-the-art, freeze-dried technology. Tiana is the brainchild of senior petfood buyer Pankaj Hurria who became intrigued…
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Jul- 2021 -29 JulyManufacturers
Cesar unveils new ‘wholesome’ range of products
Mars Petcare has unveiled the launch of a new “natural-inspired” range under its premium dog brand, Cesar. The new range features a multipack format, and is the brand’s first wet multi-serve option, Cesar Natural Goodness Cans. It caters for two to three servings. The products are available in 100% recyclable…
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28 JulyManufacturers
Walker and Drake expands treat range
Walker and Drake, a cold pressed pet food manufacturer, has added a new ‘Chicken with Carrot and Kale’ variety to its treat range. The group said that the new treats are “soft baked” to preserve all the natural vitamins, minerals and botanicals, the product is also grain and gluten free…
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23 JulyManufacturers
Pets at Home launches ‘one hour’ click-and-collect service
Pets at Home has announced the launch of a ‘one hour click and collect service’ powered by the Order Management Solution (OMS) from OneStock, a European OMS provider for omnichannel retail. The launch supports the pet care retailer’s omnichannel strategy, allowing the business to “empower customers to find all the…
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19 JulyManufacturers
Edgar and Cooper launches refill model
Edgar and Cooper has announced that its pet food brand Better Foodåç has launched a new refill model. It comes as 3.2 million pets wereåçacquired during lockdown, whilst the group said it had a “mission to be the most sustainable pet food brand”, Edgard and Cooper said it was “already…
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