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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Aug- 2019 -6 AugustAppointment
Royal Canin UK and Ireland appoints new GM
Pet food manufacturer Royal Canin has appointed Jimmy Park as general manager of Royal Canin UK and Ireland. Since he joined Royal Canin Korea in 2012, sales have reportedly quadrupled and are forecast to reach £69m this year. Park also fronted the company’s strategy to move into the South Korean…
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2 AugustAwards
Webbox signs up as official partner to The Mirror’s Animal Hero Awards
Pet food brand, Webbox, has signed up to be the official partner of The Mirror’s seventh-annual 2019 Animal Hero Awards. The annual awards, taking place in London on 30 September, celebrate “inspiring” examples of bravery, dedication and resilience in the animal world. Webbox will be joined by animal charity Battersea…
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1 AugustManufacturers
Natures Menu sponsors Focus Flyball Team
Raw and natural pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has agreed to sponsor the Focus Flyball team. The agreement will see the manufacturer make a donation to the team, which will be used to purchase new equipment, with the team of dogs being fed on Natures Menu’s products. The sport involves…
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1 AugustManufacturers
Raw Treat Pet Food recalls products due to the presence of Listeria
Pet food manufacturer Raw Treat Pet Food is recalling four batches of frozen raw pet food, after listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products. The 500g bags of frozen raw beef, frozen raw chicken, frozen raw lamb and frozen raw chicken and tripe were all found to contain listeria.…
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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyFeatures
The rise of cat popularity; is the dog market losing its trend?
Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person? That is the age old question. For decades, canine lovers have been trumping feline enthusiasts in terms of numbers, popularity, and retail market size. However, recent developments have found out that cats are gradually becoming more popular as household…
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23 JulyPet Owners
New national survey launched to counter pet obesity
Pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has teamed up with the largest supplier of vet scales in the UK, Marsden, to conduct a nationwide survey to help identify pet owners’ attitudes towards helping their pets maintain a healthy weight. According to the manufacturer, pet obesity is a “high concern” of…
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22 JulyAwards
Finalists announced for PetQuip Awards
Over 70 of the pet companies have been short-listed for the 2019 PetQuip Awards, which will be given out during a gala dinner at PATS, Telford. For the first time a number of overseas entries were received for the various product categories, reflecting the international scope of the PATS Telford…
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19 JulyFeatures
The evolution of dog food
In 1860, when James Spratt created the first dog biscuit brand, which contained a mix of wheat, vegetables, beetroot, and “the dried, unsalted, gelatinous parts of prairie beef”, he unwittingly pioneered a category now worth £17bn a year in the UK. His biscuits were expensive, and wisely targeted at the…
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19 JulyCharities
Fish4Dogs donates three-tons of pet food to dogs home
Pet food retailer Fish4Dogs has donated three-tons worth of dog food to Birmingham Dogs Home (BDH), equivalent to 16,000 meals. Unpacked by volunteers, it has been stored in a purpose-built container to maintain its 18-month shelf life while drawn down for use across its two centres that can home a…
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11 JulyManufacturers
Poppy’s Picnic brings out new pheasant bites
Wiltshire-based raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic has launched its new TASTY Pheasant Bites, the latest addition to its air-dried TASTY Treats range. The 100% pure protein bites are suitable for all dogs, including those with grain intolerances and sensitive stomachs, and are a good source of B vitamins, iron…
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