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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Nov- 2020 -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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12 AugustCoronavirus
Exeter Pets at Home store to permanently close
Retail chain Pets at Home has closed one of its stores in Exeter. The Marsh Barton site stopped trading on Friday (7 August), but will keep its other outlet at Rydon Lane retail park. According to Devon Live, Pets at Home confirmed that 20% of the store’s workforce will lose…
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10 AugustVeterinary
Linnaeus expands amid continued investment
Veterinary group Linnaeus has expanded its number of sites to 169, having formed just six years ago from a single location. Linnaeus, which is based in Friars Gate, Solihull, recently acquired four new practices during the Coronavirus pandemic and despite lockdown. Its portfolio now includes 12 referral centres and 44…
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Jul- 2020 -30 JulyFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: London Vet Specialists
It’s safe to say we did not expect Covid-19 to have quite the effect it did. We were all under the impression that increased hand hygiene and maintaining distance would be enough to keep everyone safe and well. When lockdown was introduced the world was hit hard, very quickly. In…
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7 JulyVeterinary
Vet Partners launches food export service
A new nationwide service for the food export industry has been launched by UK veterinary group, Vet Partners. Exports By Vets is a dedicated veterinary service providing export health certification for the global distribution of food and products of animal origin. Vet Partners has over 130 veterinary practices operating in…
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