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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Feb- 2021 -3 FebruaryManufacturers
Mars Petcare launches ‘Dream Sixteen’ range to support convenience stores
Mars Petcare has announced the launch of Dream Sixteen, a “reinvigorated range of must-stocks” that is set to help convenience retailers capitalise on the recent growth in petcare, as well as the increased footfall the convenience sector has seen during the pandemic. The range will include three new price-marked packs…
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Jan- 2021 -18 JanuaryManufacturers
Mars Pet Care recalls dog food products
Mars Pet Care has recalled a range of UK dog food products after it was discovered they contain high levels of vitamin D. The products which have been recalled include its Chappie Complete Chicken and Wholegrain Dry Dog Food, Pedigree Mixer Adult Dry Dog Original and its Adult Complete Dry…
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Dec- 2020 -16 DecemberAppointment
Interpet appoints international sales manager
UK pet and aquatics business Interpet has appointed Lester Bunce as its international sales manager to help meet “ongoing demand” for its product. Bunce, who will be working on sales outside the UK, has more than 28 years of experience in the pet industry, historically with Interpet and most recently…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberManufacturers
Project Blu secures deal with Metamorphosis
Eco pet product start-up Project Blu has secured a multi-million-pound deal with San Diego-based Metamorphosis, a venture capital firm that aims to accelerate businesses in the pet industry. The deal will see Metamorphosis take an equity stake in Project Blu, which was founded in 2019 by Geryn Evans. The company…
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Oct- 2020 -6 OctoberManufacturers
Mars Petcare expands seasonal range to drive festive sales
Mars Petcare has introduced a selection of new products to its seasonal range in a bid to drive festive sales this Christmas. Launched this month, the new additions will span three of its brands, Pedigree, Sheba and Dreamies. “Festive” main meals will now be available from Pedigree and Sheba for…
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Sep- 2020 -10 SeptemberSponsored
Pet treats boom as Brits bid to beat lockdown blues
Britain’s cats and dogs have emerged from lockdown licking their lips as pet treats sales boom, the first annual petcare market report, released by market leader Mars Petcare, reveals. Across the board, treats value sales surged year on year from the week of the UK’s first Covid-19 case in February…
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Aug- 2020 -19 AugustFeatures
Championing plastic-free pet care
Britain has always been a nation of animal lovers. Now, we’re an island of truly pampered furry friends – with animals no longer regarded as pets, but one of the family. Even in turbulent economic times, Brits are continuing to invest in their pets, with the UK pet care market…
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Jun- 2020 -23 JuneIndustry News
FEDIAF holds first virtual AGM due to pandemic
The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held its first virtual AGM with 135 attendees from industry, authorities, academia and partners from the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations. With its theme, “Supporting Pets in Society, Today and Tomorrow”, the event included presentations by regulatory, packaging and behaviour experts. Thomas Meyer,…
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16 JuneIndustry News
Mars Petcare expands dental care range
Mars Petcare is expanding its pet oral care category with the launch of the new Pedigree Dentastix Chewy Chunx, which were made available in stores yesterday (15 June). The Pedigree Dentastix comes in a bitesize format, giving pet owners “more freedom to build vital oral care into their existing routine”.…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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