Aldi
This coverage explores Aldi’s role in the UK petcare market, from its private-label pet food and accessories to its competitive retail strategies. Pet Gazette reports on product launches, pricing approaches, supplier relationships, and promotional campaigns that influence the wider pet trade. Coverage provides pet industry professionals — from manufacturers to distributors and wholesalers — with insights into Aldi’s market impact, supply chain considerations, and opportunities for commercial collaboration.
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Dec- 2017 -11 DecemberIndustry News
Christmas marketing could help promote pet products
Gaining a deeper understanding of the owner-pet relationship could help inform marketing and activation programmes for both pet and non-pet products, according to consumer insight agency Engage Research. It was commenting after news that Tesco has expanded its Christmas gifts for pets range from twelve items last year to 50 this year, and,…
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Oct- 2016 -7 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shopper finds maggots in supermarket dog food
A shopper has found maggots in a tray of Aldi dog food which made her “almost sick”. Tricia Gardiner, of Middlesbrough, told The Gazette Live that she almost vomited when she opened the pack of Earl’s Select Supreme Cuisine and found maggots within. Aldi offered her a refund as well as an…
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Jul- 2016 -14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Aldi launches new premium pet food range
Discount supermarket, Aldi, is extending its pet food range with a new premium hypoallergenic dog food, as well as new packaging designs for its existing cat food. Aldi will be launching Langham’s Complete Dry Dog Food, an advanced nutrition hypoallergenic premium dog food typically only stocked in pet specialists, in stores across…
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8 JulyIndustry News
#WeAreBetterWithPets, says Purina
Purina PetCare has launched new social media movement, #WeAreBetterWithPets. The campaign supports the company’s belief that people and pets are better together. Purina’s new Manifesto film features influencers from across Europe, including Clare Balding OBE. They call on the public to make commitments to build a better future for people and pets.…
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Nov- 2014 -13 NovemberEditorial
Get, set, go! Is your store ready for the Christmas rush?
It’s here. Christmas advertising is out in force as Tesco, Aldi, Boots and Marks & Spencer become just a few of the companies to try and entice us into stores. To smaller retailers the outlays may sound hefty. John Lewis’ much-anticipated ad, featuring Monty the Penguin, cost £1 million to…
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Oct- 2012 -9 OctoberTrade Organisations
PCTA seeks new chief executive
Following the departure of Janet Nunn, the Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) is seeking a new chief executive. The new chief executive will be required to develop, drive and deliver a strategic vision for both the PCTA and the Pet Care Trust. He or she will also be expected to…
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Sep- 2012 -18 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Chief executive of Pet Care Trust Janet Nunn leaves role
The Pet Care Trust and its chief executive Janet Nunn released a joint statement to announce Janet’s immediate departure from the organisation on 14 September. Janet Nunn remarked of her departure: “I’ve really enjoyed my time at the Pet Care Trust and appreciated the support and friendship shown by the…
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