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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Jan- 2019 -4 JanuaryAwards
Benevo maintains top ethical score for third year running
Pet food manufacturer Benevo has said it was delighted to receive the top score of 100 out of 100 from the Ethical Company Organisation for the third year running. The Ethical Award is a guarantee of a company’s good ethical standards and aims to assure customers that Benevo has been…
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3 JanuaryManufacturers
Research reveals pudgy dogs live up to 2.5 years less than healthy ones
New research from the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition revealed overweight dogs are more likely to have shorter lives than those at ideal body weights. Results from the study showed the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to two and a half years shorter…
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Dec- 2018 -21 DecemberFeatures
Clean eating pets
Clean eating or eating clean refers to a diet where one consumes foods in its whole and natural state, avoiding refined sugars and processed foods in a bid to become healthier overall. Some versions of the diet encourage the omission of dairy, gluten and grains or even promote the consumption…
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21 DecemberCharities
Skinner’s donates over £10,000 in dog food to UK rescue centres
Suffolk-based manufacturer, Skinner’s Pet Foods, said it was proud to support rescue centres throughout the UK with over £10,000 of dog food this Christmas. The company drew out a handful of rescue centres at random to donate a pallet of Field & Trial Turkey & Rice. The rescue centres included,…
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20 DecemberAwards
UK enterprises collect £22,000 in Purina’s BetterwithPets award
Pet food brand, Purina, has awarded a total of £22,000 to UK-based groups Medical Detection Dogs and Canine Hope in its BetterwithPets Prize. The European-wide BetterwithPets Prize celebrates innovations focused on enriching the lives of pets and people. The finalists of the Purina BetterwithPets Prize, in collaboration with Ashoka, a…
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19 DecemberPet Owners
Over half of UK owners care more about dog than themselves
Some 67 percent of dog owners named their pooch as their best friend according to new research by Asda Money and UK pet owners have admitted to putting their dog’s dietary needs before their own when it comes to mealtimes. Further research revealed that when choosing what type of pet…
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13 DecemberGovernment & Legislation
Natural Instinct recalls cat food over ‘EU requirements’
Natural Instinct has recalled its Wild Venison cat food in bags of 250g and 500g after it said the food was “not inspected in line with EU requirements”. The pet food manufacturer said the food had not had an offal inspection “in line with legal requirements”. It said that the…
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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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