James Wellbeloved

Only quarter of owners know where their pet food comes from, says Mars

New research from Mars, through its James Wellbeloved brand, has found that only a quarter of owners have a high understanding of where their pet’s food comes from. This is despite the fact that nearly 80% of respondents said that they put as much thought into the diet of their…

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Fullers Fulfilment: Pet supply logistics that deliver

Could you tell us a bit about the history of Fullers Fulfilment? So, Fullers began in the early 1960s as a family-run business providing logistics services. It has evolved over the last 60 years into an end-to-end multi-channel fulfilment services business with over 250,000 square feet of space across three…

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The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare launch Partners in Petcare

The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare have joined forces to launch Partners in Petcare, a five-year partnership that aims to enhance the experience of pets, pet owners and breeders. The Kennel Club community will benefit from access to leading Mars Petcare brands including James Wellbeloved as well as other veterinary…

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James Wellbeloved launches superfood range

James Wellbeloved has announced the launch of its first superfoods dog range. The latest range features dual shaped kibbles which are reportedly “perceived as healthier by pet owners”, whilst the group said its packaging contained “clear messaging communicating the natural and premium nature of the product”. Arthur Renault, marketing portfolio…

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Lincolnshire pet shop owners step down after almost two decades

The owners of a Lincolnshire pet shop have announced they are stepping down from their ownership after running the business for 18 years. Coningsby Pet and Aquatics is based in Lincolnshire near RAF Coningsby, and was established over 25 years ago.  In a statement on the business’ Facebook page, the…

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Major sponsors pulled from Crufts amid Coronavirus fears

Two of Crufts’ major sponsors have asked staff not to attend the event amid Coronavirus fears, the BBC reports. Royal Canin UK and James Wellbeloved both advised their representatives to avoid large events like Crufts “unless it is business critical”. Alongside the two major sponsors, The Association of Pet Dog…

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Mars Petcare announces new UK leader

Mars Petcare UK has today (7 June) announced Helen Warren-Piper’s appointment as general manager. Warren-Piper is currently the Mars Petcare UK sales director, where she is responsible for both the marketing and commercial elements of the sales function. She replaces Deri Watkins, who was recently promoted to regional president of…

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PIF crowns its 2018 award winners

The winners of the 2018 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards were announced on 3 December at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton. Karen Pickwick, former editor of PBW News, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award; and two new Special Achievement Awards, were awarded to Matthew Hood (Marriages) and Marion Stinton (Henry…

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Bestpets wins ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ for a second year in a row

Bestpets, the specialist pet care division of Bestway Wholesale, was named as ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) awards, for the second year in a row. The awards, which were held at Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire on Tuesday 27 November, are the UK’s premier event for…

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Mars Petcare UK partners with TerraCycle for recycling scheme

Mars Petcare UK and recycling firm TerraCycle have launched a nationwide pet food packaging recycling programme, led by brands Whiskas and James Wellbeloved. The Pet Food Recycling Programme – which claims to be the first of its kind in both the UK and Europe – will offer pet owners a…

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