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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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryBusiness
Wilsons secures £1m investment
Wilsons Pet Food has secured a £1m investment from The Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), managed by Maven Capital Partners. The IFS funding will enable Wilsons to accelerate growth by expanding into new product categories, and further enhance production capabilities. In 2024, Wilsons invested in a full rebrand across their…
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29 JanuaryRetailers
Jollyes reveals plans to open five new stores and refurb five others
Jollyes has revealed the locations of its next five stores as well as plans to overhaul five existing stores. In March the retailer will open stores in Pontefract and Chichester followed by openings in Swansea and Chesterfield in the first half of the year as well as relocating its existing…
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27 JanuaryBusiness
Two pet food brands named among top UK startups
Alternative pet food brands Omni Pet and Grub Club have been named on the Startups 100 index. Plant-based dog food producer Omni Pet was ranked 25th on the list while insect-based food Grub Club was ranked 72nd. Omni Pet was co-founded by celebrity vet Dr. Guy Sandelowsky, and prioritises health…
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24 JanuaryRetailers
Zooplus reduces price of over 1,000 items
Zooplus, one of Europe’s online platforms for pet supplies, has announced its new price reduction initiative on proprietary brands. Following an initial wave of price reductions on over 400 items of Concept for Life, Smilla, Briantos and Rocco at the end of 2024, the group has now reduced prices on…
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23 JanuaryManufacturers
Noochies! to expand into Europe
Cult Food Science Corp has announced that its subsidiary, Further Foods, has secured initial orders for Noochies! from Europe. The company has also stated that it has received orders from Singapore and Canada as part of an international expansion. By expanding into these key regions, Noochies! will introduce both its…
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22 JanuaryCharities
Buddy Bites partners with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Pet food brand Buddy Bites has announced its partnership with The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. The first UK partnership for the pet food brand, having just reached the UK shores after four years supporting shelters in Asia, Buddy Bites’ mission is to give back to the dog community and…
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20 JanuaryRetailers
AlphaPet Ventures acquires JR Pet Products
AlphaPet Ventures, Europe’s digital brand platform for premium pet food, has acquired JR Pet Products, the premium brand of natural chews and treats for dogs in the UK. The acquisition marks another significant milestone in AlphaPet’s successful buy and build strategy and strengthens its footprint in the UK market. AlphaPet…
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16 JanuaryManufacturers
Beneo launches its low-glycaemic syrup for nutritious pet food
Beneo, manufacturers of functional ingredients, has introduced its low-glycaemic syrup BeneoCarb S for pet food applications, including semi-moist and moist products or snacks. Derived from sugar beet, this syrup offers producers a natural alternative to traditional ingredients such as glucose syrup or caramel. The group said pet owners are increasingly…
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15 JanuaryManufacturers
Pet probiotic market to be worth $7.1bn by 2031
The global market for pet probiotics is set to be worth up to $7.1bn (£6.3bn) by 2031, according to data from Nestle Purina. Alongside this, the data from Nestle Purina found that the market was worth $4.4bn (£3.6bn) in 2023. Pet probiotics are supplements containing live beneficial bacteria that promote…
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14 JanuaryManufacturers
TNC expands in UK with Dog’s Butcher acquisition
Stockholm-headquartered natural pet food manufacturer The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced its first acquisition of 2025,The Dog’s Butcher, a UK provider of premium raw dog food. This acquisition marks a significant milestone as TNC strengthens its position in the UK raw pet food market even further. The Dog’s Butcher is…
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