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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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyBusiness
Nestle in talks to buy Canadian pet food manufacturing giant Champion for $2bn
Nestle is in talks to buy Canadian pet food manufacturer Champion Petfoods for $2bn (£1.5bn) in order to expand its manufacturing portfolio. Champion Petcare currently makes premium pet food brands Orijen and Acana and is owned by Toronto based conglomerate Bedford Capital. The company sells its products in speciality pet…
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4 JulyPet Owners
UK dog owners spend £57bn on their pets every year
Online services marketplace, Bark.com, has revealed that UK pet owners spend £57bn on their dogs every year, excluding pet food and medical costs. On average, pet owners spend more than £3,000 a year on dog walking services, grooming, training and pet sitting, which amounts to more than 10 percent of…
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4 JulyBusiness
Oscar Pet Foods launches new franchise
Pet food home-delivery franchise, Oscar Pet Foods, has extended its business offerings with the launch of a new franchise. Its new sister company, Leading the Way, will assist pet owners with ethical pet care advice and professional support. Leading the Way aims to bring professionalism to the pet care industry,…
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3 JulyBusiness
Global animal feed phytogenics market to reach £59m by 2021
New research has found that the global market for animal feed phytogenics will be valued at £59m by 2021, with a CAGR of 17.2 percent between 2016 and 2021. The research by business consultants, Frost & Sullivan found that the rise was due to the soar in the popularity of…
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2 JulyBusiness
Webbox pledges 100 percent recyclable packaging
Pet food brand Webbox has announced it has taken the first steps in its commitment to make all packaging 100 percent recyclable. The company has announced it will be replacing the black polypropylene trays used for its wet dog food trays with white polypropylene trays. On average over three million…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneBusiness
European pet food market value to rise to £21.4bn
New market research has shown that the value of the European pet food market will grow to £21.4bn by 2021. The growth is said to be due to owners who are willing to spend more on premium pet food in order to improve the health of their pet. According to…
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29 JuneManufacturers
Natures Menu refreshes ‘Raw Treats’ bones and chews range
Raw pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has refreshed its raw bones and chews range with an all new look and name. The company has rebranded the range, to ‘Raw Treats,’ complete with all new packaging, to help attract the consumer and boost sales for stockists and retailers. The full range…
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28 JuneManufacturers
Brambles PAW team up with Royal Canin to help save wildlife babies
Brambles Pet and Wildlife have negotiated a deal to offer wildlife rehabilitators savings on Royal Canin Babydog milk which many carers use for feeding baby mammals. The company will not make any profit from any milk that is purchased from the pet food manufacturer and the deal is strictly for…
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27 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Webbox makes commitment to using 100 percent recyclable packaging
Pet food company Webbox has made its first steps to using 100 percent recyclable packaging by changing the trays used for its 400g retort trays. Along with sub-brand Webbox Natural, will be replacing the black polypropylene trays used for their wet dog food trays with white polypropylene trays. On average…
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25 JuneManufacturers
Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods expand north with Worsley franchise
Pet food manufacturer, Heights Farm Premium Pets Foods, a family-run business based in the north of England, is set to expand its Greater Manchester operations with a new franchise business start-up in the area. Peter Roberts, previously worked for 21 years as an engineer in the food manufacturing sector working…
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