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 -17 JulyAppointment
Radio Systems PetSafe Europe appoints new business development manager
Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Limited (RSPEL), parent company of PetSafe Brand, has announced the appointment of Alex Bewley as its business development manager. The new appointment is a further boost to the company’s sales team following Nicki Hamilton joining the business as EMEA sales director last month. At RSPEL, Bewley’s…
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17 JulyManufacturers
TRPC pet food factory prompts protests over smell
A group of residents in Bodelwyddan are protesting the smell of the nearby The Real Pet Food Company (TRPC) factory by wearing white dust masks. The protest is the first to happen in the town for 50 years with a dozen residents gathered outside the factory this morning (17 July).…
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16 JulyAwards
Independent vegan pet food manufacturer wins Queen’s Award
Independent pet food manufacturer, Benevo Vegan Pet Foods, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade following growth in exports, which have risen 50% over the last year. Company Director Darrell de Vries accepted the award from the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire who presented the Grant of Appointment…
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12 JulyBusiness
Bob Martin closes French factory
Pet food and accessories company Bob Martin is to close its French factory in Nemours less than a year after it closed its factory in Udine, Italy. The factory was acquired when the company bought the Nestlé Purina PetCare business that made food for birds, rodents, aquatic and small mammals.…
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10 JulyFeatures
Is the pet food market experiencing a powershift?
As the top three pet food manufacturers lose market share, we ask are independent manufacturers the future of the industry? Casey Cooper-Fiske investigates Hill’s, Purina and Royal Canin are the big three household names for any pet owner. Founded in Missouri in 1894, Purina is the oldest of the three,…
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9 JulyManufacturers
Denzel’s release hand-baked chews for dogs in ‘UK-first’
New pet food brand, Denzel’s, is set to launch a range of healthy, everyday hand-baked chews for dogs, reflecting the popularity in health snacks for humans. The brand offers a low sugar, grain-free alternative for dogs which are under 50 cals per chew. Co-founders James Lacy and Nathan Perr set…
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6 JulyAwards
Webbox to support The Mirror’s Animal Hero Awards 2018
Pet food brand, Webbox, has signed up to be the official partner of the 2018 Animal Hero Awards, alongside animal welfare charity the RSPCA. The annual awards which place in London this September recognises animals, individuals and teams that have shown ‘outstanding commitment’ in the animal world. This year’s categories…
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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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