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- 2020 -19 AugustFeatures
Championing plastic-free pet care
Britain has always been a nation of animal lovers. Now, we’re an island of truly pampered furry friends – with animals no longer regarded as pets, but one of the family. Even in turbulent economic times, Brits are continuing to invest in their pets, with the UK pet care market…
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18 AugustRegulation
PetQuip publishes updated A-Z guide on exporting
PetQuip and Gardenex have published the latest edition of their ‘A-Z Guide to Exporting’, which is now available exclusively for their members. The newly published 95-page guide is a comprehensive resource of exporting information, advice and practical tips, containing over 400 links to websites which provide detailed information on all…
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18 AugustManufacturers
Natural Instinct introduces new packaging
Natural Instinct has unveiled its latest packaging this week, reflecting its premium range of “nutritious, tasty, high-quality” frozen meals and treats for dogs and cats. The raw pet food brand’s “vibrant” and colourful packaging features photographs of “happy, healthy, and active pets”, with a design that represents the brand’s support…
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17 AugustManufacturers
Mackle Petfoods invests £5.7m amid ‘major’ expansion plans
Dungannon-based pet food manufacturer, Mackle Petfoods has invested £5.7m and created 31 new jobs in a major expansion plan to “double its turnover”. The SME is known across Europe for its Naturo range. To support this new project, Invest NI, which has an established relationship with the manufacturer, has offered…
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14 AugustManufacturers
Burns Pet Nutrition celebrates range of national awards
Burns Pet Nutrition has welcomed four “prestigious” national awards for its business and products. The group was notably awarded the first ever Which? Magazine Consumers Association dog food brand survey, when it topped a poll of 2,594 surveyed members. The survey highlighted customer’s favourite pet food brands, ranked by customer…
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7 AugustTips
3 Reasons the Pet Industry Is Safe From the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the world in innumerable ways. Global stay-at-home orders have severely impacted several industries, with many businesses permanently closing. Although the uncertainty brought by the pandemic devastated the economy, some industries continue to thrive—including the pet industry. It’s no secret that pets all over the world…
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5 AugustFeatures
Barking up the right tree
Prior to COVID-19 completely changing the way we, as consumers behave, the pet industry was leading in terms of innovation, cross-sector development and retail growth. One of the industry leaders, Pets at Home, reported record sales for year ending 26th March 2020, exceeding the £1bn mark. Pet food brands large…
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3 AugustManufacturers
Burns Pet Nutrition partners with Dog Furiendly
Burns Pet Nutrition has partnered with Cwmbran-based pet travel platform Dog Furiendly as its official dog food partner and sponsor for the year. The one year partnership will see the two companies working together to arrange communal walks and virtual meet-ups amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Dog Furiendly said as part…
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Jul- 2020 -29 JulyManufacturers
Pet Choice expands and rebrands Webbox range
Pets Choice has announced seven new product developments and has rebranded its Webbox Naturals range. The Lancashire-based company said the range has undergone a full rebrand to make it feel “fresh, fun and modern, helping it to boldly stand out on shelves, in a predominantly beige category”. Featuring bright colours…
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28 JulyManufacturers
Pure Pet Food expands offering
Natural pet food group, Pure Pet Food, announced it has expanded its offering through a newly-launched line of healthy dog treats. All treats are made with natural, human-grade ingredients, and the brand notes the latest line is ideal to use in training. In addition, the treats are free from preservatives…
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