Mars Petcare
This coverage follows news, business developments, and market activity from Mars Petcare, one of the world’s largest pet food and care companies. Pet Gazette reports on the brand’s UK operations, product launches, retail partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and corporate strategy. Coverage includes analysis of how Mars Petcare’s decisions influence supply chains, market competition, and sales opportunities for pet retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and other professionals across the UK petcare industry.
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Oct- 2017 -16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shortlist announced for PIF awards
The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…
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Aug- 2017 -15 AugustCurrent Affairs
Final call for PIF award entries
The Pet Industry Federation has put out a final call for anyone hoping to enter the 2017 Awards. Entry for the Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, simple and absolutely free. To be in with a chance of winning you need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why you…
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Jul- 2017 -31 JulyCurrent Affairs
Research finds that pets bring communities together
Pets strengthen neighbourhood ties, according to new research. An international study has been conducted by the University of Western Australia in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, part of Mars Petcare. It surveyed over 2,500 pet and non-pet owners across the world. It found that pet owners feel more…
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4 JulyIndustry News
Mars Petcare launches new treats for cats
Mars Petcare has launched two new product innovations for cats, set to drive growth in the Care and Treats category. New DREAMIES DELI-CATZ™ are bite-size treats with a tender texture, made with 80 percent chicken, beef or turkey. New WHISKAS® Trio Crunchy Treats are three different packs of cat treats. All…
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Jun- 2017 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Melton Mowbray encourages businesses to be pet friendly
Melton Mowbray has launched the PAW-some scheme – a new initiative to encourage more businesses in Melton Mowbray to become pet friendly. Councillor Mal Sheldon, chair of Melton Borough Council of Melton Borough Council’s Rural, Economic and Environmental Committee explained: “According to the Kennel Club, four out of five companies say that they…
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May- 2017 -10 MayCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare offers brighter futures to UK cats and dogs
Mars Petcare has named the latest recipients of its Feeding Brighter Futures Grants Programme. The programme assists rehoming centres by providing much needed grants. Fourteen UK animal rescue homes across the country – all members of the Association of Dog and Cats Homes (ADCH) – will share £120,000. The grants…
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Apr- 2017 -25 AprilCurrent Affairs
Melton Mowbray teams up with Mars to create pet friendly town
Melton Mowbray is bidding to become the UK’s number one pet friendly town. It aims to transform the lives of its residents through a variety of projects that bring pets and people together. Melton Mowbray is planning the activity in response to a newly published report revealing that pets bring…
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Jan- 2017 -25 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Children love pets more than siblings, says new study
Children get more satisfaction from relationships with their pets than with their brothers or sisters, according to a newly published University of Cambridge study. Children also appear to get on better with their animal companions than with siblings. The research adds to increasing evidence that household pets may have a…
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23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare launches new premium ‘superfood’ with £3m campaign
Mars Petcare’s new brand, PERFECT FIT™, launched on January 20. The new cat and dog food will play to rising demand for “super premium, advanced nutrition”. PERFECT FIT™ was developed in collaboration with vets and nutritionists at the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition and Banfield® Pet Hospitals. The brand is aims to go “beyond food” by…
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Dec- 2016 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Whiskas launches new casserole range for cats
Mars Petcare has announced the launch of meaty casseroles by the cat food brand, Whiskas®. The Whiskas® Casserole range is complete and balanced with meaty chunks to provide a new Whiskas® texture sensation. The new range of casseroles is available from January 2017 at an RRP of £4.50. It is…
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