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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Feb- 2019 -20 FebruaryFeatures
Can or carton? Pooch & Mutt’s response
The word revolution dates back to when Nicolaus Copernicus proved that the Earth revolved around the sun, and not the other way around, as the church believed. ‘Revolutionaries’ were people who believed in Copernicus’ work, and that the Earth wasn’t the centre of the universe. The church banned Copernicus’ work…
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18 FebruaryManufacturers
Billy and Margot to launch new range at Crufts 2019
Pet food manufacturer, Billy and Margot, has announced it is to launch a new product range to visitors at this year’s Crufts. Billy and Margot, which is an official sponsor of the dog show this year, will unveil its new range of products to pet owners ahead of the official…
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18 FebruaryManufacturers
FourFriends to expand retail arm
Swedish pet food brand FourFriends Pet Foods has set out its expansion plans for the future in the UK as it launched a new supplement range for cats and dogs. The company is currently looking to increase its number of stockists and to expand its breeder offering. Set up by…
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15 FebruaryFeatures
Pooch & Mutt/MPMA debate: Can or carton, which is best?
It’s been an ongoing discussion in the packaging sector for some time now, which is the more eco-friendly format for packaging food, cans or cartons? And it seems that question is in the spotlight once more, following claims by pet food manufacturer, Pooch & Mutt, that their new cartons of…
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15 FebruaryManufacturers
Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels
Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate levels in products. The research conducted by pet insurance provider, Everypaw, supported by veterinary consultant Dr Eric Jackson, found that 30% of food brands didn’t label any information on the…
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14 FebruaryManufacturers
Royal Canin to host webinar exploring trends in the pet food industry
Royal Canin is to host a new webinar looking into the “fads and trends” in the pet food industry. The webinar named ‘Fads and Trends in Today’s Pet Food Industry – and how to find the science’ will be hosted by Dr Cecilia Villaverde (BVSc, PhD, DACVN, DECVCN) on Wednesday…
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14 FebruaryFunny
Almost a third of owners to spend Valentine’s Day with pet
Almost a third of pet owners have said they will spend this Valentine’s Day with their four-legged friend instead of their human other half. A survey by pet food company IAMS revealed that 28% of women would rather spend Valentine’s Day with their cat than their partner because of the…
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13 FebruaryManufacturers
Woofs expands its exports
Fish-based pet treats company, Woofs has announced it is to begin exporting to Hong Kong, Germany, Ireland, Poland and Saudi Arabia. The manufacturer currently stocks its products in independent and online retailers such as Ocado, Fetch and Amazon. Woofs said it is looking to work even closer with retailers in…
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12 FebruaryAwards
Natures Menu in top 100 of Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
Raw and natural pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu, has been named in the top 100 companies of The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The 10th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table ranks Britain’s mid market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. Placed 95 out of…
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7 FebruaryFeatures
Your say: 2019’s pet sector trends
Within any market, what is popular will change with the seasons, years and values of society, and to be fully prepared and remain successful it’s important to stay on top of what the consumers want and deem important. According to a survey commissioned by Michelson Found Animals Foundation, the lines…
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