raw dog food
This coverage explores the raw dog food sector within the UK petcare industry, focusing on its growth, market trends, and relevance to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain specialists. Pet Gazette reports on product launches, nutritional research, consumer demand patterns, regulatory developments, and category innovations from leading brands and emerging producers. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to inform product selection, category expansion, and competitive strategy in the raw feeding market.
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May- 2021 -12 MayFeatures
How can the raw pet food industry implement a more ethical approach to sourcing?
Consumer attitudes to how and what people feed their pets are rapidly changing. With most people more focussed than ever on their own health, pet health and nutrition is naturally becoming more prominent. The consequence is that pet owners are becoming more concerned about the ingredients in processed pet food,…
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Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryManufacturers
Naturaw expands into new premises amid growth
Naturaw, a fast-growing producer of raw dog food, has expanded into a major new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby. The move comes as part of a six-figure investment that is set to create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years. The…
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Sep- 2020 -2 SeptemberManufacturers
PFMA welcomes six new members
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has welcomed six new companies to its membership. Amongst the new members are two raw dog food manufacturers, which brings the total raw pet food sector members up to 14 companies, and two new suppliers. New members include: Natural Dog Food Direct are independent,…
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Aug- 2020 -20 AugustManufacturers
Bella & Duke reports ‘record’ subscription growth
Bella and Duke has been recognised as one of the fastest growing dog food brands in the UK, reporting a 163% month-on-month increase in subscriptions during the pandemic. In addition, the Perthshire-based firm raised £3.5m at the start of 2020, and despite the pandemic, has seen “impressive growth” so far…
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Jul- 2020 -21 JulyRetailers
Peach and Pooch to launch first ever shop
An independent pet accessory brand is set to open its first shop in Harrogate later this month. Peach and Pooch creates a range of pet products, with each piece designed and handmade by local resident, Emily Ong, who makes all products from her home studio in Harrogate. Ong creates a…
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16 JulyManufacturers
Benyfit Natural recalls products over salmonella fears
Pet food manufacturer Benyfit Natural has recalled several types of its frozen raw dog food range containing beef as a precaution, following the detection of salmonella in another un-released beef product. Some of the recalled products were also sold under the names of Unique Pets, Embark on Raw and Newland…
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Jun- 2020 -1 JuneIndustry News
Raw pet food store opens its doors
A new store that specialises in raw pet food has today opened its doors in Telford today (1 June). Plans to open Roxy’s Raw Foods had initially been formed pre-Covid by owners Keith Murray and Ros Crocker, who have now opened the site in Wombridge Road Shopping Centre, Trench. According…
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Apr- 2020 -23 AprilCoronavirus
Bella & Duke launches ‘Lend a Paw’ helpline
Bella & Duke has announced the launch of its new ‘Lend a Paw’ helpline in order to support customers over 70 in light of the ongoing pandemic. The retailer’s customer service team will make daily calls to vulnerable customers, and the hotline will operate throughout the day. In a statement,…
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22 AprilCharities
Natural Instinct donates dog food to National Animal Welfare Trust amid Covid-19 crisis
Raw pet food brand Natural Instinct has announced it has donated its raw dog food to the charity The National Animal Welfare Trust, amid the Covid-19 crisis. The National Animal Welfare Trust cares for and rehomes around 1,200 animals per year. Working within the communities it serves, the charity supports…
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Feb- 2020 -10 FebruaryRetailers
Happy Hounds recall 10 products that ‘may pose a risk to health’
Pet food manufacturer Happy Hounds has issued a recall for a range of its frozen dog food products because they “may pose a risk to health.” This is the second recall by the raw pet food manufacturer in the past month, as three of its products were linked to cases…
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