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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Mar- 2021 -24 MarchTrade Organisations
UK houses 34 million pets, PFMA finds
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has released its annual pet population report, which reveals there are currently 34 million pets in the UK. Across the country, there are 12 million cats, 12 million dogs, as well as 3.2 million small mammals such as guinea pigs and hamsters. This represents…
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24 MarchPet Owners
Over a third of owners say dog is overweight, survey finds
Over a third of dog owners (36%) have admitted that their dog is either very or slightly overweight, according to a new study from premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct. According to the group, increased time at home has led to owners giving dogs extra treats, with 44% of…
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22 MarchFeatures
The Long View: A look back at the past 40 years and trends in the pipeline
Founded in 1981 as Anglian Meat Products, Natures Menu began producing Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods (BARF) for pets as a small family run business in Norfolk. At the time of launch, this was going against the grain, as canned pet food was the most popular feeding option. Its sheer convenience…
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19 MarchManufacturers
IAMS launches new campaign ahead of National Pet Day
To coincide with National Pet Day on the 11 April 2021, pet food manufacturer IAMS is investing in a three-month brand campaign spanning TV, radio, digital and print media. According to the group, the campaign aims to remind pet owners that IAMS’ products contain “high quality animal protein that provides…
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19 MarchPet Owners
VetChef launches carbon ‘pawprint’ tracker
Fresh pet food platform VetChef is aiming to help pet owners reduce the environmental impact of dog ownership through the launch of its ‘carbon pawprint tracker’. According to the group, the tracker enables owners to make informed decisions on pet nutrition by analysing ingredients to give recipes a low, medium…
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12 MarchPet Owners
3.2 million pets bought in lockdown, PFMA finds
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has found that 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, according to its annual pet population data. Largely driven by Gen Z and Millennials, 59% of new owners are aged 16-34 and 56% of new…
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12 MarchTrade Organisations
Kennel Club Charitable Trust donates to Pet Food Bank Service
Pet Food Bank Service is “back on the road” again after receiving a grant from the Kennel Club’s Charitable Trust. So far this year, the undisclosed sum has allowed the charitable organisation to deliver around 3,008 pet meals. Based in Cardiff, the Pet Food Bank Service supports elderly and vulnerable…
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11 MarchAppointment
Walker & Drake appoints business development manager
Cold pressed food manufacturer, Walker and Drake, has expanded its sales and marketing team by appointing Andrew Clark as its new business development manager. In his new role, Clark will focus on sales and distribution in the southern UK, Wales and the west. He will also provide sales training for…
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10 MarchTrade Organisations
Nation has ‘good supply’ of pet food, says PFMA
The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has issued a statement reassuring the UK that the country has a “good supply” of pet food. The trade association’s intervention comes after reports from retailers of pet food pouches shortages. According to the PFMA, the temporary shortage is due to a rise in…
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5 MarchManufacturers
Walker and Drake launches treat range
Cold pressed pet food manufacturers Walker and Drake has entered the dog treat market with a new range of treats. The Barnsley-based company was launched last year by business partners Richard Grant, David Taylor and Tim Matthews after they “spotted a gap in the market to provide a high quality…
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