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PIF Awards now open for entries

David Rees — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:14:51 +0000

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has officially launched its awards programme for 2026 and is inviting businesses and individuals from across the pet industry to put themselves forward for national recognition. The 2026 awards include categories covering the full breadth of the pet industry, from manufacturers, brands and independent retailers to groomers, boarding establishments and [...]

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New report names United Kingdom as European “epicentre” of D2C pet food

David Rees — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:58:42 +0000

A new report into the growth of direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet foods brands in Europe has identified the UK as the largest market for the model in the continent. The study, carried out by Poland-based manufacturer and novel ingredients provider Proteine Resources, aims to benchmark every D2C pet food brand in Europe by type, price per [...]

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Guinea pig festival confirmed for July

David Rees — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:54:55 +0000

Piggy Fest 2026, described as “the UK’s happiest celebration of guinea pigs”, is set to take place in Suffolk on Saturday July 25. The festival, which is hosted by supplier HayPigs! at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park near Ipswich, will feature expert talks and care advice on welfare and responsible ownership, family entertainment and activities, [...]

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Omni Pet raises £11m to boost new products and retail entry

David Rees — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:35:23 +0000

Novel pet food supplier Omni Pet has raised £11m from venture capital providers to fund its next phase of development. The new capital will be used to accelerate customer acquisition online and also expand into retail, says the company, as well as to launch new products including an ‘Ozempic-style’ natural weight loss supplement for dogs. [...]

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Retailers urged to champion improved rabbit nutrition

David Rees — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:24:04 +0000

This year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), which starts on Monday June 22, is focusing nutrition as a key driver of both rabbit health and enhanced customer relationships and retailers are being encouraged to help promote better rabbit nutrition and position themselves as trusted experts in the category. This year’s theme of ‘Feeding Bunnies Better’ is [...]

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Supreme launches small animal nutrition app

David Rees — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:22:07 +0000

To coincide with this year’s Rabbit Awareness Week (June 22-26), Supreme Petfood has launched a new web-based tool to help inform pet owners about the nutritional needs of rabbits and guinea pigs. Developed in partnership with specialist veterinary expert Molly Varga from The Exotics Animals Vets, the Selective Nutrition Guide app gives owners step-by-step visual [...]

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Fresh dog food brand Tuggs arrives in Jollyes

David Rees — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:27:30 +0000

Fresh dog food Tuggs has become the latest subscription-based brand to move into retail with a national launch in Jollyes stores. Founded in 2022 by Harry Bremner, all recipes in the range are developed by vet nutritionist Katie McCaul and backed by a network of independent vets. Tuggs claims a following of 10,000 UK dog [...]

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Pet adoption app wins Innovation Award

David Rees — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:43 +0000

Pet adoption app Only Rescues was named the winner of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Innovation Award 2026 at this year’s Business of Pets Conference. The award celebrates innovation within the pet sector and this year attracted 14 finalists, pitching their innovation live to conference delegates over the course of the two-day event. Only Rescues [...]

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Years signs new partnership with Pets at Home

David Rees — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:13 +0000

Fresh dog food brand Years has been listed by Pets at Home. The company’s product portfolio is now available at 460 Pets at Home stores and online via the group’s website. Years products are steam-cooked and shelf stable at ambient temperatures, and the full range includes signature meals, bone broths, toppers, treats and chef-made specials. [...]

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The Nutriment Company acquires Yorkshire raw food supplier

David Rees — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:50 +0000

The Nutriment Company (TNC) has made a further acquisition, with Leeds-based Yorkshire Raw Feeds joining the brand group. The company supplies meat and raw food predominantly in the form of mince including poultry, game, beef, tripe, lamb, and fish, as well as a range of natural treats, delivering to customers in and around the Yorkshire [...]

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