Mars
Mars Petcare is one of the most influential players in the global and UK pet industry, with a portfolio that includes major brands such as Pedigree, Whiskas, Royal Canin, and James Wellbeloved. Pet Gazette reports on Mars’ product launches, supply chain strategies, pricing shifts, and retail partnerships across pet food and health categories. We also cover its investment in research, sustainability initiatives, and market influence on independent retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. This tag helps pet sector professionals track developments from a key manufacturer shaping pet nutrition and brand standards in the UK.
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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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1 DecemberIndustry News
Pets at Home sells five referral practices for £100m
Pets at Home has sold five specialist referral practices to veterinary services provider Linnaeus for £100m. The sale which was revealed today 1 December, is said to be part of Pets at Home plan to focus on “group resources on customer-facing activities” across its omnichannel retailing and First Opinion veterinary…
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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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24 NovemberManufacturers
Hug enters market with hybrid pet food offering
A new pet food company that offers pet owners a “unique option” when it comes to wholefood diets and natural feeding has entered the market. Hug offers “complete, genuinely healthy” meals for pets, and produces a range of recipes that are designed to support cats and dogs of all ages…
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6 NovemberIndustry News
Mars to introduce recycled packaging on pet goods
Mars manufacturing group has announced plans to introduce recyclable packaging and a 25% decrease in the use of virgin plastic by the year 2025. A move which is part of the group’s “sustainable plastic packaging plans.” The company, which produces pet food brands such as Pedigree and Royal Canin, said…
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Oct- 2020 -22 OctoberRetailers
Marston pet shop converted to charity shop
The former owner of Marston-based pet shop Pads and Paws has given his lease to a hospice charity but will continue to run the site, according to local paper the Oxford Mail. Sean Woodward reportedly made the move after witnessing the work Sobell House Hospice does “first-hand”, later asking the…
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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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