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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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberManufacturers
Skinner’s Pet Foods partners with Gloucester Rugby Club
Family-owned business Skinner’s Pet Foods has announced it has officially partnered with Gloucester Rugby Club. Gloucester Rugby’s chief commercial officer, Adam Benson, said: “The pet industry has shown tremendous growth over the last twenty years and this agreement shows just how dynamic this market sector is. We’re a very dog…
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10 DecemberManufacturers
Dorwest Herbs launches Dorwest Foundation as part of 70th birthday
Dorwest Herbs has announced its new Dorwest Foundation as part of its 70th anniversary whilst showing their commitment to ongoing charitable giving. The Dorwest Foundation will aim to help dogs and cats in need of care and quality of life improvements. This year the herbal pet food manufacturer has been…
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5 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Stop ‘irresponsible’ use of pets in adverts, vets urge
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have said it’s time to address the “irresponsible depiction” of pets across all forms of advertising to tackle the normalisation of poor animal health and welfare. According to the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, eight in 10 vets in the UK (83 percent)…
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3 DecemberCharities
Webbox provides help to homeless dogs in Manchester
Pet food brand, Webbox, has partnered with local Manchester homelessness charity, Barnabus, providing a donation of Webbox Naturals dog food. The donation which included a selection of Webbox Naturals’ wet and dry food, will help the charity to feed dogs who come in with their owners. Adam Williams, office manager…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberManufacturers
Nutriment undergoes brand expansion for new year
Canine and feline pet food manufacturer, Nutriment, has announced an expansion of its portfolio and brand over 2018 and 2019. This investment comes in response to consumer demands for further high quality, uncompromising raw feeding solutions for dogs and cats. The Nutriment portfolio consists of Core – expertly formulated recipes…
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30 NovemberManufacturers
Mars Petcare UK partners with TerraCycle for recycling scheme
Mars Petcare UK and recycling firm TerraCycle have launched a nationwide pet food packaging recycling programme, led by brands Whiskas and James Wellbeloved. The Pet Food Recycling Programme – which claims to be the first of its kind in both the UK and Europe – will offer pet owners a…
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29 NovemberBusiness
Fish4Dogs partners with Greek distributor
Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs has announced it has signed a new contract with Mediterranean distributor Ikaros Accessories and Nutrition. The companies joined together after meeting at the Interzoo exhibition in Nuremburg, Germany, earlier this year. The expanding Greek business, which was founded in 1980, initially sold luxury pet accessories. Following…
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28 NovemberManufacturers
Forthglade opens £8m factory in Devon
Natural pet food manufacturer, Forthglade, opened its new 70,000 sq ft factory in Devon at the Okehampton East Business Park, next to Dartmoor National park. The new opening is set to increase the 130-strong local production team to 150 staff over the next few years. Established in 1971 and previously…
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22 NovemberManufacturers
Pet food manufacturer recalls raw pet food products containing salmonella
Raw pet food manufacturer, The Raw Factory Ltd, is recalling various products containing tripe and pork as they have been found to contain salmonella. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in a statement: “The presence of salmonella in the products listed. [sic] Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food…
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21 NovemberAwards
Burns Pet Nutrition owner named as finalist in national business awards
Welsh pet food entrepreneur John Burns, of Burns Pet Nutrition, has been shortlisted for a national business award. The veterinary surgeon, who founded the renowned natural pet food company, has been announced as a finalist for the 2018 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He will compete against businessmen and women…
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