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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Feb- 2020 -11 FebruaryRetailers
Henry Bell & Co offers advice on nest boxes
Bird and pet food manufacturer Henry Bell and Co has offered advice on nest box education, ahead of national nest box week (14-21 February 2020). The Henry Bell range of Nest Boxes are specifically designed to encourage different bird species, including Robins, Blue Tits, Great Tits, House Sparrows and Wrens. …
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10 FebruaryRetailers
Happy Hounds recall 10 products that ‘may pose a risk to health’
Pet food manufacturer Happy Hounds has issued a recall for a range of its frozen dog food products because they “may pose a risk to health.” This is the second recall by the raw pet food manufacturer in the past month, as three of its products were linked to cases…
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7 FebruaryFeatures
UK laws dog owners may not be aware of
PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) estimates that 50% of adults in the UK own a pet, with around 51 million pets being residents in our homes. We are certainly a nation of pet lovers. It splits pretty evenly among dogs and cats – doing nothing to settle the debate on which…
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7 FebruaryPet Owners
Over 30% of dog owners believe plant-based diet is better for dogs
Some 34% of dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead of a meat-based one, according to a recent study by Mintel Pet Food. The study also revealed more than four in 10 (43%) of dog food buyers believe it is “healthier…
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6 FebruaryPet Owners
31% of dog owners prefer to spend Valentine’s Day with their dog
Some 31% of dog owners admit they would rather spend Valentine’s Day with their dog than their significant partner, according to research by pet food company Natural Instinct. The study also found 44% of over 2,000 dog owners surveyed revealed their top dinner date for Valentines evening was their dog,…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryTips
Trends and growth in the pet food industry in the UK – What to know
Three billion pounds—that is the worth of the pet food industry in the UK, and it is only set to keep growing. The UK is the biggest pet food market in all of Europe—yes, pets are big business. Much of this growth can be attributed to the large interest in…
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27 JanuaryPet Owners
Le Creuset launches new range of dog bowls
French cookware brand, Le Creuset, has launched a new range of colourful stoneware pet bowls. The new range is inspired by the brands cast-iron dishes. Pet owners can choose from two bowl sizes, in three colours which include cherise red, marseille blue and volcanic orange. The Le Creuset site said:…
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24 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK
Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless instructed to by police, according to a study by pet food company Webbox. Webbox has revealed some of the most “obscure” pet laws in the UK that pet owners might…
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21 JanuaryManufacturers
Pure Pet Food seeks to tackle dog obesity
Pure Pet Food has announced it will “revitalise” its brand in response to rising levels of dog obesity, with a new website algorithm aimed at giving pet owners nutritional guidance. The Yorkshire-based pet food company said it has introduced a new “personalisation-based Model” to its site to provide better health…
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20 JanuaryFeatures
The growing problem of obesity in dogs
Obesity is a growing problem in dogs. However, the 2019 Burns Pet Nutrition Pet Census found that 89% of dog owners think their pet’s weight is normal. In 2018 the PFMA (Pet Food Manufactures Association) surveyed Veterinary Professionals at the London Vet Show and found that 74% believed that obesity…
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