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 -2 MarchManufacturers
Purina to use surplus brewery grains in dog treat pilot
Purina has announced the launch of a new dog treat which is formulated with surplus grains from breweries in a bid to tackle food waste. By upcycling grains that might otherwise be left to spoil, Purina said it is able to reduce food waste, repurposing the nutritiously dense substance as…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryIndustry News
United Petfood acquires Cambrian Pet Foods
International pet food producer, United Petfood has announced the acquisition of the British manufacturer Cambrian Pet Foods for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reportedly strengthens the position of United Petfood as a “full-service” private label pet food producer. The group stated that the acquisition of Cambrian Pet Foods will allow…
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25 FebruaryManufacturers
Denzel’s launches new training bites
Pet food brand Denzel’s has launched new ‘soft ‘n’ squishy’ training bites for puppies after Google searches for “buying a new puppy” increased 166% since lockdown was announced last March. Suitable for puppies aged from eight weeks to 12 months old, the new recipe is made with “peanut butter, sweet potato…
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24 FebruaryProducts
Nature’s Harvest unveils first brand re-design in a decade
Pet food brand Nature’s Harvest has unveiled a new design for its packing for the first time in 10 years. The packaging which aims to “celebrate the relationship between dog owners and their pets” is based on dog portraits of some of the most loved dog breeds in the United…
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24 FebruaryManufacturers
PFMA raises alarm bells over EU export challenges
Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has raised alarm bells over the “severe” challenges faced by pet food businesses exporting to the EU. The association found that in a survey of PFMA memberships, it exposed a “myriad” of problems as well as highlighting that only one-third of businesses that had “attempted…
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23 FebruaryManufacturers
Scrumbles expands range with new training treats
Pet food manufacturer Scrumbles has expanded its range with the launch of its new ‘Softies: Training Treats’. The product has been specifically designed to use as a training treat, with a low fat and calorie formula that’s suitable for all life stages three months plus, as well as dogs suffering…
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19 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA to expand food bank partnership
RSPCA has announced it will expand its food bank partnership to cover nearly the whole of Lancashire as well as new plans to include parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Last November, the charity’s pet food bank operation made the decision to link-up with food banks in the area…
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18 FebruaryManufacturers
Hownd launches plant-based superfood product
Hownd has announced the launch of ‘Hownd Plant Powered Superfood’, a nutritionally complete food product for adult dogs, which uses 100% plant-based ingredients. The group, which has produced cruelty-free, plant-based pet care products since 2015, said the launch comes as the vegan pet food industry is gaining momentum, and consumers…
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18 FebruaryRetailers
Wilsons Pet Food expands eco-friendly dog food range
Wilsons Pet Food has announced it is extending its range of eco-friendly dog food, following its successful launch last year. The new range’s aim is to contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the use of plastic in the production of pet food product packaging. The range will include three new…
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18 FebruaryEvents
All About Dogs to bring show to Blenheim Palace
All About Dogs has announced its bringing its show to Blenheim Palace this summer (3-4 July 2021). The show will include arena displays, dog training experts, have-a-go activities, breed clubs and competitions where visitors’ dogs can win a rosette. Among the show’s highlights will be K9 Aqua Sports, scent work…
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