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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Oct- 2019 -22 OctoberFeatures
M&A trends in pet care
Petcare is one of the fastest growing areas of the consumer sector. Globally it’s a £100bn market, with the UK petcare sector now valued at close to £6bn. Market growth is driven by sector-specific factors as well as reflecting broader consumer trends. The growing fashion to treat pets as family…
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18 OctoberCharities
Scrumbles release charity Advent Calendars for cats and dogs
Pet food manufacturer, Scrumbles, has launched its first advent calendar for cats and dogs. Partnering with animal charities, “All Dogs Matter” and “Wood Green,” 50p from each advent calendar will be donated to support the animal charities work in rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs. Co-founder of Scrumbles said: “We…
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17 OctoberManufacturers
Ongoing Brexit uncertainty hits pet food manufacturers
A survey of UK pet food manufacturers by the trade body for the sector, the PFMA, has revealed that the last three and a half years of uncertainty and no-deal planning has damaged businesses. Furthermore, it said urgent practical advice is needed to help smooth the bumps ahead as the…
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17 OctoberCharities
Laughing Dog partners with toy company KONG
Pet food manufacturer, Laughing Dog has announced a partnership with toy company Kong. Kong toys has been offering toys that offer the “mental and physical stimulation” dogs need for over 40 years. The two pet manufacturers have created a 2020 calendar, entitled “It’s a Dog’s Life”, and includes pictures from…
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16 OctoberAwards
Scrumbles named best new start-up in 2019
Pet food manufacturer Scrumbles has been awarded best new startup by the Croydon Business Excellence Awards. The company claims to be the first all-natural cat and dog food putting gut health at the forefront. Scrumbles were recognised for having “quickly established in a highly competitive market whilst achieving high environmental…
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15 OctoberPet Owners
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches pet food bank
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home will launch its first dedicated pet food bank in the Scottish capital tomorrow (16 October), to offer support to pet owners “living in poverty”. The food bank for cats and dogs will offer wet and dry food, jackets, collars, leads, bowls and bedding as well…
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberAppointment
Pets Choice bolsters team with senior appointments
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has announced the appointment of two new recruits to its sales team. Jenny Kennedy, head of category and insights and Kelly Hall, national account manager of Grocery Retail, join the business with more than 30 years’ combined experience within fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), working with…
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26 SeptemberPet Owners
Least pet-friendly London boroughs for renters revealed
Estate agency Sellhousefast.uk has revealed the least and most pet-friendly London boroughs. The research was made by extracting data from Zoopla during the month on September 2019, to see how many properties (houses and flats) allow tenants to have pets. Furthermore, the firm had a look at the percentage of…
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17 SeptemberCharities
Forthglade partners with National Trust to promote healthier dogs
Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has partnered with the National Trust to support its ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners enjoy the places cared for by the National Trust, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The three year partnership will put developments in…
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13 SeptemberCharities
Poppy’s Picnic donates over 1000 meals to dogs and cats home
Raw pet food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic has donated 1157 meals to Bath Dogs and Cats Home, in acknowledgement of the work the charity does to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals. The packs of mince and meatballs contain a dog’s ‘5-a-day’ (meat, bone, offal, veg and vitamins) and are a “nutritional…
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