Mars Petcare

Former Mars Petcare director launches cat care brand Tippaws

Former Mars Petcare director, Rachel Andre, has launched a new cat care brand called Tippaws. Tippaws is an independent direct-to-consumer, pet lifestyle company offering cat food and long-lasting clumping litter. The company’s dry cat food range is naturally hypoallergenic and is made from 70% real meat and fish. The launch…

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Mars Petcare extends Pedigree Ranchos range

Mars Petcare has expanded its portfolio of treats with the launch of Pedigree Ranchos Lastin’ Layers and Reward Centres this month. The pet food company claims that these treats are designed to be long-lasting to keep dogs entertained and occupied for longer. It also said that the treats provide a…

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Mars Petcare to acquire Heska

Mars Petcare has announced plans to acquire US company Heska, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products. This acquisition will enable the science and diagnostics division of Mars to expand its diagnostic offerings and broadly promote point-of-care veterinary diagnostics. Mars will pay $120.00 (£96) per share for…

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Mars Petcare launches Pedigree Multivitamins

Mars Petcare has launched new Pedigree Multivitamins, a trio of soft chews formulated to help pets with their immunity, digestion, and joints. The vitamin blend, which has been developed with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute team, vets and pet nutritionists, aims to support overall dog health and contains “100% natural…

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The research changing what we think about dog treats

Tell me a little bit about your research? We work quite a lot with leading veterinary dentists in the field, and they’ve been remarking to us more and more that they were seeing lots of painful complex tooth fractures in dogs as a direct result of chewing on hard chew…

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Mars Petcare launches new crave meaty rolls

Mars Petcare has announced that it is expanding its crave treats range with the launch of meaty rolls. The new treats will be available in both chicken and beef flavour and have an endorsement from the European Veterinary Dental Society (EVDS). They are made with layers of protein and without…

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TikTok Shop UK launches pet category 

TikTok has launched a pet category on its online shop for the first time, enabling users to  purchase pet care products from some of the world’s best-known pet brands directly through the app.  The range of brands now available on the platform includes big industry names like Mars Petcare and…

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Mars Petcare to acquire Champion Petfoods

Mars Petcare has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Petfoods, a global pet food maker, from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. Mars Petcare’s associates will support Champion Petfoods’ team in driving further growth, innovation, and success. Together,…

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Royal Canin UK&I names new general manager

Royal Canin has appointed Nick Foster as its new general manager, and his new role will involve leading the UK division of Royal Canin. Foster replaces Jimmy Park who is stepping down from the role and returning to Korea after navigating Royal Canin through transformations, including its approach to Covid-19…

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Mars Petcare latest to halt supplies to Tesco amid price dispute

Mars Petcare has halted supplies to Tesco as the supermarket faces its second dispute amid rising costs, as inflation continues to impact supplier and retailer relations. Mars Petcare, which produces brands such as Whiskas, Dreamies, Pedigree and Cesar, has paused supplies to Tesco until an agreement can be reached on…

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