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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Jun- 2016 -17 JuneEvents
Nominations open for Pet Industry Federation Awards
Nominations for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open. Entry into the awards is free. Businesses need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why they think they should receive the award. Judging criteria is available online at www.petfederation.co.uk. The winners will be announced at the 2016…
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7 JuneCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare launches Dreamies Snacky Mouse
Mars PetCare has launched Dreamies Snacky Mouse, an interactive snacking treat and toy for cats. The limited edition mouse-shaped wobble toy has been designed to dispense DREAMIES™ treats as cats bat, tap, pounce and play with it. Snacky Mouse™ aims to encourage cat play and interaction with owners. “We know that…
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Apr- 2016 -26 AprilEvents
Mars Petcare partners with Tesco for charity fundraiser
Mars UK has chosen to partner with supermarket chain, Tesco, for National Pet Month 2016. Mars Petcare UK has decided to team up with the retail giant to raise money for a number of animal charities. Working with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the two companies have arranged a joint in-store and online…
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Feb- 2016 -17 FebruaryManufacturers
New sales account manager for Benyfit Natural
Benyfit Natural is set to expand its retail operations with the appointment of a new sales account manager. BARF diet specialist, Benyfit Natural, has welcomed Alex Light to its team. Alex will be responsible for looking after the needs of Benyfit’s retailers and stockists and will also be helping to further…
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Jan- 2016 -25 JanuaryManufacturers
Dreamies™ updates pack design
Mars Petcare has announced the launch of a complete pack redesign for Dreamies™. The new packaging aims to draw-in customers with bright colours, an updated logo and redesigned cat character. Dreamies™ has also re-launched its bulk pack. Following a successfull US launch the brand’s 110g offering will be placed 180g bulk…
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22 JanuaryEvents
Mars Petcare receives two products of the year awards
Mars Petcare UK is celebrating following the annual Product of the Year Awards. The company received recognition for the WHISKAS® Pouch and PEDIGREE® Dentaflex. Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted annual award for product innovation. Tom Lindley, Marketing Director at Mars Petcare UK said: “We are proud that our continued focus on innovation…
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Dec- 2015 -17 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Whiskas® launches new recipe and design
Whiskas® has announced a new recipe, complete with a pack re-design across the range of its dry cat food. Whiskas® dry has been reformulated to provide new recipes that include the addition of tasty pockets – crunchy parcels with a soft and creamy filling. The new pack design aims to educate…
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Sep- 2015 -11 SeptemberProducts
Mars Petcare® launches Christmas gifts for cats and dogs
It’s not just pet owners who look to treat their furry friends – non-pet owners make up almost a quarter (21 percent) of all festive period buyers. Last year the Dog Care & Treats category grew by 7.6 percent over Christmas, compared with 16.5 percent growth for the Cat…
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Apr- 2015 -2 AprilManufacturers
PEDIGREE® Launches New Dry Food For Small Dogs
With 40% of the dog of the population now being small dogs, PEDIGREE® has launched a brand new dry food offering that is available in both adult and puppy formats. Since small dogs have a longer lifespan, as well as different needs to larger dogs, the newly developed PEDIGREE®…
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Nov- 2014 -26 NovemberEvents
PATS Trade Show Gives a Sneak Preview of the Telford 2015 Exhibition Space
Pet trade show PATS has been given a ‘massive thumbs up’ by manufacturers and suppliers in the after attending a special exhibitor event at the venue. PATS organisers Impact Exhibitions took the initiative to invite representatives of the pet trade to a tour of Telford International Centre, a new venue for…
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