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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Jun- 2021 -17 JuneCurrent Affairs
Applaws dry cat food recalled over health fears
Applaws has announced the recall of some of its dry cat food ranges, manufactured by Fold Hill Foods Ltd, over fears it could be related to a spike in cats presenting with the symptoms of pancytopenia. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is currently working alongside the manufacturer to understand a…
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14 JuneTrade Organisations
PFMA calls for new veterinary agreement
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), alongside other trade bodies in the SPS Certification Working Group, have teamed up to call for a new veterinary agreement and “streamlined processes” to deal with restrictions to exports to the EU. Recent restrictions come after disruption at the border arising from Brexit, with…
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11 JuneManufacturers
Town and Country Petfoods unveils new packaging
Town and Country Petfoods has introduced a new look across its popular HiLife ‘Feed Me!’ dry complete range, HiLife ‘Special Care’ Daily Dental Chews and HiLife ‘Chews Day!’ range for adult dogs. The group said its latest designs are “fresh and colourful” to increase shelf appeal, and feature illustrations of…
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8 JuneManufacturers
Vital to exclusively stock organic pet food range Yarrah
Vital Pet Group, a wholesale pet product supplier based in the UK, has become the exclusive distributor of the 100% organic pet food range Yarrah. Yarrah is one of the leading organic pet food brands in Europe, with a full range of premium dog and cat food and treats. In…
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4 JuneManufacturers
Laughing Dog donates £6,000 of dog food to UK charities
Laughing Dog has donated over £6,000 of dog food and treats to rescue homes and charities across Britain so far this year. The company, which is manufactured by Fold Hill Foods, said it has plans to continue to support further charitable causes throughout the year. In addition to donating food…
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1 JuneManufacturers
Bella and Duke completes £7m funding round
Bella and Duke Ltd, a Scotltish based raw, natural pet food company, has announced a successful investment round of £7m from a consortium of investors. BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has injected £5m, with the balance provided by existing shareholders, including a further investment from…
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May- 2021 -28 MayManufacturers
Tractive closes £25m in growth funding
Tractive has announced that it has closed $35m (£25m) in growth funding led by Guidepost Growth Equity. The company, which sells GPS tracking devices for pets, said the raise will “accelerate innovation of the device”, in response to an “unprecedented increase” in demand for pet safety in 2021. In addition,…
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26 MayEvents
Petfood Forum Europe to launch first virtual webinar series
Petfood Forum Europe has announced the launch of its first virtual webinar series, which will cover pet food nutrition and sustainability trends in the industry. From 2-4 June, the organisation will offer all participants at Interzoo Digital, the world’s leading online pet industry fair, the chance to learn the latest…
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26 MayFeatures
Felines in Focus: Cat food trends to watch out for
Britain has always been a nation of cat lovers, with ownership continuing to increase at pace over the decades due to cats being more suited to living in smaller spaces as a result of increasing urbanisation. However, since March 2020, ownership boomed in the UK as people spent more time…
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21 MayManufacturers
Percuro hits 100% of crowdfunding target in one week
Percuro, manufacturers of a next-generation low carbon pawprint pet food, announced it has secured 100% of its initial equity crowdfunding campaign target of £560,000. Its crowdfunding campaign, conducted with Seedrs, has only been open for one week. Percuro will use the funding to expand its portfolio into other categories, and…
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