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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Aug- 2020 -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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1 JulyFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: Eastcott Referrals
Pre-lockdown we possibly didn’t appreciate the significance of what was about to happen. Initially, we wondered if perhaps enhanced infection control and not shaking hands was going to be enough to keep us safe? The full impact of the virus only became clear when lockdown was imposed. Overnight all non-emergency…
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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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11 JuneCharities
Linnaeus donates thousands to animal charities
Practices across veterinary group Linnaeus have collectively donated £75,000 to charities affected by the pandemic this year. The group, which operates 39 primary care practices and 11 referral centres, made the decision to donate alongside its parent company Mars Veterinary Health Group. The total sum has been split across the…
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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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May- 2020 -29 MayIndustry News
Mars Petcare launches platform for pet owners
Mars Petcare announced that it has collaborated with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute to create a free digital education tool for pet health. The Pet Health Pal tool is powered by the chatbot functionality within Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, and is supported by Pedigree and Whiskas. The platform works to…
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