Mars commits to global seafood traceability standard

Mars has become the first petfood company to commit to the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) standard, pledging to implement full digital traceability across its seafood supply chains. The company, which owns brands including Pedigree and Ben’s Original, has partnered with GDST-verified provider Wholechain to meet the global benchmark.…

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Partners Group to acquire MPM Products

Partners Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire MPM Products, a global pet food business focused on premium cat food, from 3i. Headquartered in the UK, MPM operates market leading premium wet cat food brands, including Applaws, Reveal, and Encore. MPM’s products are characterised by their focus on…

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TopLife launches Cheese Bones for dogs

TopLife has expanded into the dog treat market with the launch of Cheese Bones, a three-strong range aimed at helping retailers diversify their pet offerings. Known for its pet milk products, TopLife products are easily digestible, low in lactose, gluten free and high in protein, supporting muscle development, the immune…

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Sign-ups double for National Pet Shop Day 2025

National Pet Shop Day is set to return on 12 July with more than 400 independent retailers already signed up, more than twice the number at the same point last year. The initiative, launched in 2024 by pet healthcare manufacturer Johnson’s Veterinary Products, aims to highlight the role of independent…

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Pet Trust UK named Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist

Pet Trust UK has been shortlisted in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognised in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category. The awards celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK. This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs from across the country have been shortlisted for their innovation, resilience…

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Purina opens applications for its seventh ‘Unleashed’ accelerator programme

Global pet care company Purina has opened applications for the seventh edition of its ‘Unleashed’ accelerator programme, aimed at helping pet-tech start-ups scale their businesses. Now in its seventh year, the programme supports companies using emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence (AI) – to address challenges faced by pet owners. …

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Everyday Squeezable Goodness Set To Hit The Shelves!

The much anticipated Frozzys Happy Gut Yogurt Squeeze is set to hit the shelves this week! With pre-orders already proving popular, this daily boost for pet health is available in both cat and dog varieties. Winner of the PATS New Product Showcase, this product is packed full of functional benefits…

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Dog food prices set to rise 50% by 2035, TopDog finds

Pet owners are set to spend an average of 50% more a month on dog food and treats by 2035, if prices continue to rise at the rate they have for the last 10 years, according to new research from dog accessory brand TopDog.  The analysis found that prices for…

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RCVS launches free support course for returning veterinary surgeons

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a free online course to support veterinary surgeons returning to clinical practice after a career break. The course, titled Vet return, is available through the RCVS Academy digital platform. It is aimed at those rejoining the UK Practising Register after more…

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Hungarian Mudi becomes UK’s newest recognised dog breed

Kennel Club has announced that The Hungarian Mudi will become the UK’s 225th recognised pedigree dog breed next month. The rare herding breed, which dates back to at least the 18th Century in Hungary, will be added to the Kennel Club’s Imported Breed Register from 1 July 2025. A breed…

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