Private Label

United Petfood acquires Cambrian Pet Foods

International pet food producer, United Petfood has announced the acquisition of the British manufacturer Cambrian Pet Foods for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reportedly strengthens the position of United Petfood as a “full-service” private label pet food producer. The group stated that the acquisition of Cambrian Pet Foods will allow…

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Henry Bell secures contract with Blue Diamond Group

Henry Bell bird care has entered into an exclusive contract with garden centre retailer Blue Diamond Group.  The deal will see Henry Bell produce Blue Diamond’s wild bird food own-label products as well as supplying its full wild bird care range. Starting in February, Henry Bell will produce and supply…

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Gold Line Feeds enters market

Gold Line Feeds, a new business within the pet food manufacturing sector, has launched following a restructuring of Dodson and Horrell Ltd. The business will serve the canine and small animal market, and will continue to offer the Autarky, Chudleys, Gusto and Trophy Pet Foods brands along with servicing customers…

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Group55 celebrates employee’s industry award win

A senior employee for Group55 has been awarded with a regional industry award for their business contribution. Kate Horton, the pet care manufacturer’s product development and process manager, has been named as one of Lanacshire’s most inspiring young people in business at Lancashire Business View’s Sub36 2020 Awards. In the…

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All About Pet Health announces plans for expansion

All About Pet Health in Kent has announced plans for expansion to become the “largest private label manufacturer for health supplements and pet aids in Europe.” The manufacturer, which currently distributes Overby Farm supplements and pet aids, is set to offer clients their its own white label range targeting pet…

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Henry Bell & Co launches wild bird brand

Henry Bell and Co, the family-owned and leading quality animal feed producer has announced the release of its own brand, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care. Henry Bell has over 20 years’ experience in the bird food industry and has been pivotal in the growth of many private label wild bird…

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Pet treat manufacturer appoints new operations director

One of the UK’s newest manufacturers of pet treats, the Big Biscuit Company, has appointed Leo Baker to the role of operations director. The company which manufactures baked pet treats on behalf of private label manufacturers, as well as for its own brand, Betty Miller, has expanded since it was…

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Group55 wins international award for second year

Group55 has won the ‘International Achievement Award’ at the prestigious Red Rose Awards 2018 for the second year running – making them the only company to have won the award twice. Export turnover in 2017 doubled thanks to increased private label business and the international success of Animology, the company’s in-house…

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Group55 appoints new marketing executive

Group55 has welcomed Claire Henton to the company as their new marketing executive. Claire joins the business from a consumer healthcare background where she successfully managed the marketing activities for numerous award-winning brands and products. With an in-depth understanding of marketing as a whole and with a wealth of experience…

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Group55 moves to new £2m facility

In response to continued business growth and future demand for both in-house and private label offerings; Group55 has moved to a new £2m facility in Chorley, Lancashire. The 22, 000 sq. ft. building houses the very latest equipment to maintain the company’s position in the animal care sector. The facility…

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