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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Aug- 2018 -17 AugustFeatures
Humanisation in the pet food industry
As more owners consider their small companions as to be their direct equals and impose their own lifestyles and preferences onto them, this change in ideology has trickled into the pet trade and led to a ‘humanisation’ process of the manufacturing industry. Pet owners now aim to give them a…
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17 AugustRetailers
Kennelgate launches new store concept
Pet superstore chain Kennelgate will be launching a new pet food and product store concept, Pets & Friend, in Mansfield on Saturday 18 August. The branded store will offer a customer experience for pet owners to spoil their furry family members. On the day ,young owners can enjoy free face painting…
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15 AugustFunny
Tastybone launches Halloween range two months early
Pet food manufacturers Tastybone have launched a new, limited edition Halloween range two months before the seasonal event. The new range will include pumpkin and toffee apple flavoured bones which the company says are suitable for even the most rigorous chewers and reduce the build up of plaque and tartar.…
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14 AugustFeatures
Playtime regulation
Constantly, pet manufacturing and retail professionals are reminded of how owners are beginning to think of their pets as more than just a pet, reinforcing the special bond between them and their owners. Research by Natures Menu found that half of the nation views a dog as their best friend,…
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9 AugustManufacturers
Cotswold Raw adds new flavour to Wildside range
Pet food manufacturer Cotswold Raw has announced it is to add a new flavour to its Wildside range. The Duck and Venison flavour will become the company’s second wild countryside flavour following the popularity of its Rabbit and Venison product. Cotswold Raw says the range is aimed at “reconnecting our…
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8 AugustManufacturers
British cat owners ‘spend £7.9bn per year’, says Iams research
New research has found that British cat owners spend £7.9bn per year on their pets, with cat ownership in the country at a five-year high. The research by pet food manufacturer Iams, found that a fifth of UK households owned a cat with 20 percent of owners buying their pet…
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7 AugustEvents
Fish4Dogs sponsors first UK Flyball League Championship
Fish4Dogs helped a new sporting venture get off to a ‘flying start’ at the weekend as the principal sponsor of the first UK Flyball League Championship. The event took place over three days at the Lincolnshire Showground which was attended by more than 800 people. The premium pet food company was…
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7 AugustPet Owners
Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food
Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food and giving them scraps of their own meals, including chocolate and cheese, research has found. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed that many owners don’t what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing…
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Jul- 2018 -30 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Grain-free dog food causes heart disease concerns
British pet food manufacturers have expressed concern following a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into links between heart disease and grain-free dog food. The probe followed a “highly unusual” number in cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM can be fatal, weakening and enlarging the heart,…
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25 JulyAwards
PetQuip announces award finalists for 2018
The PetQuip Awards has announced the 39 finalists for this year’s ceremony, which is in its sixth year and will take place in autumn at the PATS Telford trade show. PetQuip’s trade association manager, Pat Flynn said; “It has been a mammoth task working with our team of experts to…
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