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.

Jan- 2020 -

17 January

Pet Owners

Supermarkets faces shortage of cat litter amid Bob Martin’s administration

Supermarkets are facing a shortage of cat litter after pet food and accessories retailer Bob Martin UK entered administration, according to The Mirror. Late last year pet food manufacturer Pets Choice acquired the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, which included brands such as Clear, Clear Plus and cat litter brand Felight. …
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13 January

Charities

Burns Pet Nutrition announces 2020 charity partners

Burns Pet Nutrition has revealed that Bedlington Terrier Rescue Foundation and West Cork Animal Welfare are its two charities of 2020. Both charities have been selected to receive a year’s worth of financial assistance and food worth over £50k from the pet food manufacturer. This will be the fifth consecutive…
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9 January

Retailers

All About Pet Health announces plans for expansion

All About Pet Health in Kent has announced plans for expansion to become the “largest private label manufacturer for health supplements and pet aids in Europe.” The manufacturer, which currently distributes Overby Farm supplements and pet aids, is set to offer clients their its own white label range targeting pet…
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8 January

Manufacturers

Inspired Pet Nutrition reports ‘record sales’

Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Inspired Pet Nutrition, has reported “record sales” reaching three “key milestones”. The firm, which has manufacturing facilities in Thirsk and North Wales, achieved record sales for the month of November at £11m, including the highest ever weekly sales of £2.4m. Further, on a 12-month rolling basis,…
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8 January

Current Affairs

PFMA launches two new trade events in London

Pet Food Manufacturing Association (PFMA) has launched two new trade events in London, which are open to member and non-member companies. Across 30-31 January, PFMA is hosting two events focusing on international trade and helping the pet food industry to maximise export opportunities. Day one of the event, ‘Way2Trade Chinese…
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8 January

Sponsored

Obesity: a bone to pick with pet owners

Obesity. It’s a hefty problem. According to government statistics, 64.3% of adults in the UK are either overweight or obese. With poor food choices and lack of activity being the main culprits for this shocking figure. With humans being responsible for the diets of their pets, it’s no surprise that…
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7 January

Government & Legislation

Pet food company pays £75,000 for recycling negligence

Nottingham-based pet food and products manufacturer, Kennelpak has paid over £75,000 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and the Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association for its past failure to meet its packaging recycling obligations. The financial contribution is part of an enforcement undertaking (EU) offered to the Environment Agency for…
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6 January

Retailers

Autarky donates 200 bags of festive dog food to charities

Pet food company, Autarky delivered 200 bags of its limited-edition festive turkey and potato diet to dogs in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Northamptonshire-based Wellingborough Dog Welfare and Animal Helpline Dog Rescue in Wansford, Cambridgeshire, were gifted 200 bags of Autarky’s turkey and potato diet. Autarky is part of pet food manufacturers…
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Dec- 2019 -

19 December

Charities

Barking Heads donates over 2,000 meals to NAWT

Pet Food UK, the parent company of Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands, has donated over 2,000 meals to animal rehoming charity the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT). Rejecting the office tradition of Secret Santa, the team at Barking Heads clubbed together to create gift bags filled with toys…
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19 December

Manufacturers

IPN injects £250k investment into factory

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced it will invest £250k into its Kimnel Park site in Bodelwyddan, North Wales. The site is home to IPN’s subsidiary, The Real Petfood Company. The investment will go towards funding for new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.…
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