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- 2020 -25 MarchCharities
Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus
UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…
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12 MarchBusiness
Bella and Duke secures £3.5m funding
Pet food brand Bella and Duke announced it has raised £3.5m in its latest funding round. The investment will be used to help the firm to accelerate sales, marketing and recruitment activities, as well as expand into the cat food market. The latest round of investment was led by Mobeus,…
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11 MarchRetailers
Pet Food UK gifts dogs treats for random acts of kindness week
Pet Food UK has given dog walkers bags of Barking Heads Meaty Treats to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week. Claire Dunford, head of social, content and PR of Pet Food UK said: “We wanted to set our colleagues a challenge that would bring smiles and make tails wag. So they’ve…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryRetailers
Natures Menu donates 1,600 food pouches to charity
Pet food retailer, Natures Menu has donated over 1,600 pouches of dog food to two charities, which specialises in supporting dogs in need: Dogs on the Streets and the Norwich Foodbank centre. Dogs on the Streets is a voluntary run and non-profit charity dedicated to dogs belonging to the homeless…
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27 FebruaryRetailers
Mackle Petfood launches new ‘Norsh’ range
Pet food retailer Mackle Petfoods has launched its new freeze dried food range ‘Norsh’. The new range features two flavours which include, ‘Salmon Skin Twirls’ and ‘Chicken with Fruit and Vegetables.’ The new brand is part of Mackle Petfoods overall growth strategy to explore new and emerging trends and markets…
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27 FebruaryTips
Sustainability & Personalisation Drives Pet Care for 2020 – What to Know
Many households love having a pet or two in the home, but most people are not aware of how large the pet care industry actually is. In the UK, Mintel reports that more than a third of households–45 per cent–have at least one pet. The global pet care market continues…
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26 FebruaryPet Owners
90% of dog owners confess to feeding scraps to their pets
Some 90% of dog owners have confessed to feeding food scraps and leftovers to their pets. According to a survey of 2,000 owners by pet food retailer Natural Instincts, over half (54%) believed their dogs health and fitness needed improving. The research shows that, on average, dog owners who feed…
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25 FebruaryRetailers
Wilsons Pet Food launches new service model
Wilsons Pet Food has launched its new service model which will provide stockists large and small the opportunity to stock their very own range of raw frozen dog food at Wilsons Pet Food stores. The Scottish-based company currently produces their own branded range of cold pressed and raw frozen dog…
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24 FebruaryRetailers
Natural Instinct partners with Oxfordshire rescue charity
Raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct, has announced its new partnership with Oxfordshire Lowland Search and Rescue, as it sponsors two fully trained and operational air scenting search rescue dogs. The specialist raw pet food brand, which features a Working Dog Food range, will supply local dogs, Beau and Rip,…
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21 FebruaryRetailers
Aldi launches new pet range
Aldi has launched its new pet essentials range, with prices starting at 89p. The collection launched in store and online yesterday (20 February) and includes pet food, dog shampoos, dog beds, feeding mats alongside feeding stations. The range includes over 35 products, catering for all different pets. The ‘Plush Pet…
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