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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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneManufacturers
BSB searches for Britain’s most pampered cat
Pet food and accessories distributors BSB Products, has announced a competition to find Britain’s most pampered cat. The competition comes in the wake of a study by the PDSA recently discovered that an owner will spend an average of £12,000 over their cat’s life. Colin Rodger, managing director of BSB…
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14 JuneManufacturers
HiLife unveils new packaging for 100% natural pet food range
Pet food brand HiLife has unveiled a new look design for the pouches, boxes and bags in its natural range of cat and dog food. Featuring illustrations rather than photography, the new packaging depicts a playful brown and white dog and a cute black cat, framed by tonal leaves. Highlighting…
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14 JuneManufacturers
Wilsons Pet Food launch new Cold Press Working Dog Food
Perthshire-based pet food company, Wilsons Pet Food, has launched a range of Working Dog cold press recipes to add to its existing range of Cold Pressed Dog Food. The range is available in three varieties, pork, peas, sweet potato with apple; chicken, sweet potato and peas; and beef, peas, sweet…
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14 JuneAppointment
Poppy’s Picnic MD appointed to PFMA Communications Committee
Louise Mackintosh, managing director of raw dog food manufacturer Poppy’s Picnic, has been appointed vice chair of the Pet Food Manufacturing Association’s (PFMA) communications committee. Mackintosh brings over 20 years of experience to the role, having worked in PR and marketing at the likes of Kellogg, Wickes, Disney, Hamleys, Tesco,…
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13 JuneFeatures
The importance of a healthy pet diet
Setting the scene According to a study commissioned by OnePoll and Lily’s Kitchen, one in five cat owners don’t know their pet is a carnivore. Alarmingly, the insight also revealed that pets’ diets were commonly supplemented with raw vegetables and salad, while common treats included plate scrapings, takeaways, cheese and…
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12 JuneManufacturers
Hill’s introduces new stews to Prescription Diet range
Pet food manufacturer Hill’s Pet Nutrition has launched new stews to its Prescription Diet range. The new range is part of Hill’s dietetic line, which claims to offer nutrition based health solutions. The stews are available in chicken or tuna, containing real vegetables and rice to provide “additional nutrients” pets…
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11 JuneManufacturers
Webbox undertakes ‘major rebrand’
Pet food brand Webbox has announced its “biggest ever rebrand to date”, unveiling a new look which is due to roll out across its product packaging in the coming months. Exploring the company’s ‘Joy in Every Moment’ ethos, ‘Life’s a Game’ was born as a creative concept and inspired the…
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10 JuneCurrent Affairs
JSAP reviews pros and cons of raw food diet
Peer-reviewed veterinary journal The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is focusing on the pros and cons of a raw food diet for pets in its June issue. The trend to feed raw diets to dogs and cats continues to generate debate amongst the veterinary profession, pet owners and commercial…
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7 JuneManufacturers
Forthglade launches new award
Devon-based pet food makers Forthglade, has announced the launch of the ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Awards 2019/20’, in association with the South West Tourism Awards. The awards will run individually across four regions; Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, plus Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The winners from…
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7 JuneManufacturers
Wilson Pet Food appoints new head of sales
Perthshire-based pet food company, Wilson Pet Food has appointed Dan Griffin as its new head of sales. Griffin has a background in working for start-up businesses, taking new products to market and has worked in the food industry and the commercial side of FMCG where he executed the sales strategy…
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