Pets Choice acquires several brands from administrators
Pets Choice has completed the acquisition of several brands from the administrators of Kennelpak Ltd.
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Purina appoints new CEO
Leading pet brand Purina Europe has announced a new chief executive officer as the previous captain takes on leadership role at Nestlé Americas.
Ozempic for dogs? Pet food innovation goes to next level
The pet food sector has seen some exciting new launches recently – with the UK’s first Halal-certified cat food rolling out onto shelves in Morrisons, a new at-home gut health test for dogs, and the canine equivalent of Ozempic.
Trend watch: What’s the future of pet food?
Earlier this year, cultivated meat manufacturer Meatly made history with Pets at Home - but is lab grown pet food the next big thing or are pet parents looking for something else?
Carr’s reports strong financials as new CEO appointed
Carr’s Group has reported a strong set of financial results for the six months ended 28 February 2025, as it welcomes a new CEO in the wake of its continuing transformation plans.
Untamed secures £10 million investment in latest funding round
Direct to consumer (DTC) pet food brand Untamed has secured £10 million of investment in a Series B funding round.
Different Dog secures £10m investment
Subscription pet food service Different Dog has secured £10 million of investment from new and existing investors to fuel its next stage of growth as it expands to meet growing demand.
Cell-cultured mouse ‘mousse’ petfood headed for commercial release
BioCraft Pet Nutrition has partnered with Prefera Petfood to commercialise a hypoallergenic, nutritionally complete cat food made almost entirely from cell-cultured mouse.
Mars Pet Nutrition presidential shake-up
Mars Incorporated has promoted two internal team members into regional president roles within its Pet Nutrition business.
Animal feed manufacturer fined £500k after employee’s arm severed
East Yorkshire-based animal feed manufacturer AB Agri Ltd has been fined more than £500k after an employee’s arm was severed when it became entangled in a conveyor.
World’s first cultivated meat dog treat goes on sale at Pets at Home
UK cultivated meat manufacturer Meatly has achieved another first, after gaining UK regulatory approval for its cultivated meat in July 2024.
Pooch & Mutt acquires dog gut health business
Pet food manufacturer Pooch & Mutt has acquired dog gut health firm BIOME9 for an undisclosed sum, the first acquisition since it was bought by Vafo Group in 2020.
Wilsons Pet Food secures £1m investment
Scottish firm Wilsons Pet Food has received a £1m investment from The Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS).
UK pet treat brand acquired by German digital platform
JR Pet Products has been acquired by AlphaPet Ventures for an undisclosed fee.
‘Werewolf syndrome’ risk leads to dog chew warning
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued precautionary advice to pet owners over several dog chews that have been linked to ‘werewolf syndrome’.
I'Anson Brothers completes £20m feed mill
North Yorkshire-based I’Anson Bros has completed construction of a new £20m animal feed mill, Waterloo House.
Sustainability and health key drivers in pet food purchases
Sustainability is the key driver for pet food purchases, with consumers more likely to purchase healthier options for their furry family members, according to new research.
Different Dog secures 40k sq ft production site
Fresh pet food manufacturer Different Dog has signed a 10 year lease on a 40,000 sq ft unit at Pioneer Park in Telford.
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KatKin invests in nutrition with quartet of science hires
Fresh cat food company KatKin has appointed four new members to its existing nutrition team to help boost its accumulated scientific knowledge.
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Nestlé invests more than £150m into pet food factory
Nestlé Purina is upgrading its Wisbech factory in Cambridgeshire, with works already underway.
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UK insect-based dog food firm raises £1.1m
Dog food company Tuggs has secured a major funding injection from a range of institutional investors and angels.
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Pets Choice to purchase premium pet food brand
Cat and dog food manufacturer Pets Choice has agreed to purchase premium pet food brand Vet’s Kitchen from Pet's Kitchen for an undisclosed sum.
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General Mills acquires Belgium pet food brand
Global manufacturer General Mills has completed the acquisition of European pet food brand Edgard & Cooper for an undisclosed sum.
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Halal cat food to hit store shelves this summer
Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.
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Yorkshire pet food firm invests over £30m into capabilities
Inspired Pet Nutrition says the investment will expand its technical capability, potential product range and capacity.
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5 key pet food and animal feed trends in 2024
Ingredients provider Ohly has released its five key trends to watch during 2024 from across the pet food and animal feed production sector.
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Pet health trumps cost of food
Whilst inflation remains high, only 1 in 6 pet owners have turned to cheaper alternatives, a survey of 2,500 dog and cat owners across the US, Brazil, UK, Germany and China finds.
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Webbox Naturals launches half a million-pound ad campaign
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has invested £500k in a new multi-channel campaign to generate awareness for its growing cat and dog food brand, Webbox Naturals.
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UK pet food manufacturer reaches £200m in sales
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) passed the £200m in sales mark as of June 2023, the firm has announced.
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Burns Pet Nutrition acquired by Assisi Pet Care
Welsh pet food firm Burns Pet Nutrition has been acquired by Assisi Pet Care Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Pet food trends and the 'humanisation of animals'
Food Manufacture investigates the current pet food manufacturing landscape in the UK, examining the driving forces behind the sector's growth and the latest trends, with the insight from BENEO, SARVAL and Mars Petcare.
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UK pet food manufacturer acquired by Chicago private equity firm
UK-based pet food manufacturer Assisi Pet Care Group has been acquired by Wind Point Partners.
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Private labelled pet food thriving in Europe
Private labels within pet food now account for 34% of the value share in Europe, as retailers leverage growing demand.
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Butternut Box expands into new Doncaster facility
Fresh dog food manufacturer Butternut Box has expanded into a new 12,412m2 facility on the back of a recent £280m investment from new and existing investors.
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Leon founder Henry Dimbleby joins lab-grown dog food board
Good Dog Food has announced that Henry Dimbleby is joining its board as a non-executive director.
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Walker & Drake £900k factory investment
Premium dog food manufacturer Walker & Drake has invested £900,000 in a new cold pressed production facility.
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Senior appointments: Mars Pet Nutrition and UK Flour Millers
Mars Pet Nutrition and UK Flour Millers have both announced senior appointments this week.
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Food and drink firms recognised in first King’s Award for Enterprise
Food and drink firms have been recognised for their business excellence in the first King’s Award for Enterprise.
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Pet food brand Scrumbles secures £6m investment
Pet food brand Scrumbles has secured a £6m cash injection from investment firm BGF to help support the expansion of its senior team and growth of tuis omni-channel business model.
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards - as told by socials!
With 17 categories up for grabs, the awards night recognised and rewarded the very best in operating standards and processes in today’s UK food and drink manufacturing sectors. Here's some of the highlights as told by social posts.
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Pet food: How is the cost-of-living crisis and global supply chains impacting manufacturers?
Pet ownership boomed during the pandemic – with at home consumers rushing to be new dog and cat owners.
GA Pet Food Partners to unveil ingredients kitchen
Own-label dry pet food manufacturer GA Pet Food Partners has completed the construction of a new ingredients kitchen at its Plocks Farm, Bretherton production plant.
Managing long- and short-term impacts to raw materials: BLF 2022
In this exclusive video, Butchers Petcare chairman Geoff Eaton discusses the long-term and short-term challenges threatening to disrupt the prices of raw materials, as well as the effect of switching to more sustainable packaging for a brand.
Vegan pet food in focus: Noochy Poochy interview
In this exclusive podcast interview, vegan dog food brand Noochy Poochy founder McKinna details the journey of her company, from idea to fully realised product, and the challenges that she met along the way.
Frozen mice recall as Salmonella outbreak makes 900 ill
Pet owners need to guard against infection and prepare for a shortage of frozen feed mice, as a salmonellosis outbreak starting in 2015 has made 900 people sick.