Wet Food

Apr- 2019 -

8 April

Jobs at risk as Nestle Purina considers canning plant closure

Nestle Purina Petcare is planning to discontinue its canning production at it Wisbech plant due to a fall in demand for canned pet food. The factory employs 600 people but it is not known how many job losses there will be, if any. Staff were informed of the potential plans…

1 April

Current Affairs

‘Dog Food Diet’ book launches

Fitness expert Dr April Phule has announced the launch of her second book, ‘The Dog Food Diet’, which aims to use pet food to keep humans fit. Following the launch of her first book ‘Ditch Your Puppy Fat’ in 2017, Phule’s new research on molecular macrowooftrients reveals how pet food…

Mar- 2019 -

29 March

Manufacturers

Naturediet partners with Glenkrag in Ireland

Independent dog food manufacturer, Naturediet Pet Foods has announced it has partnered with Irish distributor Glenkrag. Naturediet said it was “proud to be the first UK dog food manufacturer” to specialise in Tetra Pak cartons as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wet food packaging such as single-use plastic trays…

15 March

Manufacturers

Scrumbles expands pet food range

Scrumbles is expanding its pet food range with a selection of grain free wet food and treats for dogs. Maintaining its all natural gut health focus, the new products incorporate “tummy tonic” slippery elm. There are three flavours to choose from for the wet dog food which are all high…

Feb- 2019 -

18 February

Manufacturers

FourFriends to expand retail arm

Swedish pet food brand FourFriends Pet Foods has set out its expansion plans for the future in the UK as it launched a new supplement range for cats and dogs. The company is currently looking to increase its number of stockists and to expand its breeder offering. Set up by…

15 February

Features

Pooch & Mutt/MPMA debate: Can or carton, which is best?

It’s been an ongoing discussion in the packaging sector for some time now, which is the more eco-friendly format for packaging food, cans or cartons? And it seems that question is in the spotlight once more, following claims by pet food manufacturer, Pooch & Mutt, that their new cartons of…

15 February

Manufacturers

Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels

Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate levels in products. The research conducted by pet insurance provider, Everypaw, supported by veterinary consultant Dr Eric Jackson, found that 30% of food brands didn’t label any information on the…

1 February

Manufacturers

FourFriends Pet Food introduces new meat sausages

Leading Swedish pet food manufacturer, FourFriends Pet Food has launched in the UK with a new range of complete cat food. Its latest product, FourFriends meat sausages can be used as a complete food for cats in their own right or can be combined with the FourFriends complete dry food…

Jan- 2019 -

31 January

Manufacturers

Edgard & Cooper expands into cat food

Healthy pet food company Edgard & Cooper has announced it is launching a cat food range, built on the same three key principles as its range for dogs: fresh, tasty and with fresh meat, made and sourced ethically and driving 10% of profits to charity. The addition of the range…

23 January

Current Affairs

Naturediet’s eco-packaging range extended

The Naturediet Feel Good range of healthy, 100 percent British made wet food for dogs has introduced a new smaller 200g pack for small breeds, available to purchase from late February. Naturediet have also recently launched their Purely range in the new eco-conscious packs. The Purely range is a simple…