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- 2020 -19 JuneIndustry News
Tomojo launches in UK market
An eco-friendly cat food company has announced the launch of a new product for the UK pet market. Tomojo specialises in insect food for pets, and has now launched an “innovative recipe” for cats, developed in association with veterinary nutritionists. Its aim is to minimise its environmental impact while providing…
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18 JuneIndustry News
PFMA marks fiftieth anniversary
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has celebrated its 50th anniversary, and marked the occasion with the launch of a short film. The PFMA was founded in 1970 by four pet food companies who “saw the need for a single body to act as an industry voice”. The association was…
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18 JuneFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: PetPlace
PetPlace has introduced cutting-edge social distancing and safety measures to ensure the wellbeing of its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer, which has sites across North Wales, is the first in the UK to install Record FlowControl at its Abergele store, a revolutionary automated system that only allows a…
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17 JuneIndustry News
PFMA welcomes new chair
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has announced its new chairman, Greg Van Praagh, who is the managing director of Benyfit Natural. Tony Parkinson, the managing director of Town and Country Pet Foods, will now step down from his current role as chair, but will continue to play a role…
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17 JunePet Owners
Lily’s Kitchen launches new subscription service
Natural pet food company, Lily’s Kitchen, has launched its new subscription service on its website. Designed with “convenience and value in mind”, the pet food company said its new service “is an easy way for pet parents to make sure they never run out of their pet’s favourite recipes, during…
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12 JuneIndustry News
Pet food retailer to move to largest premises of their kind
A pet food retailer has finalised a deal to secure a move into a former supermarket in Hampshire, creating the biggest pet food store store of its kind in the country. Healthy Pet Store, which specialises in healthy, frozen meals for cats and dogs, is now set to take over…
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11 JuneBusiness
Harringtons launches new dry food range
Pet food brand Harringtons has announced the launch of its new dry food range. The new range aims to add category value through a product “having listened to cat owners’ preference for fresh chicken in a higher meat content than declared by traditional brands”. Dan Reeves, Harringtons marketing manager said:…
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10 JuneCoronavirus
Pet Place outlines social distancing measures
Pet Place has outlined the social distancing measures it has implemented across its estate to ensure the health and safety of its staff and customers in light of the pandemic. The retailer revealed it has now installed an automated system that controls the number of customers in-store at any time,…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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4 JuneCharities
Laughing Dog raises money for charity
Pet food manufacturer Laughing Dog has announced that its staff have pledged to embark on a “virtual” cross-country walk in order to raise funds for the Guide Dogs charity. According to the Boston Standard, participants will cover the equivalent journey between John O’Groats and Land’s End, with the distance covered…
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