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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Oct- 2017 -18 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory celebrates 30th anniversary
Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory, near Leeds, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The site has been making pet care and treats products – including Pedigree® and Dreamies™ – since 1987. Over the last 30 years, the Birstall site has produced 40,000 tonnes of pet food products and provided jobs for multiple…
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16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shortlist announced for PIF awards
The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…
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Sep- 2017 -21 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pet food company invests in new team members
Natures Menu has made several appointments to its marketing and sales teams in a bid to further develop the company. Nick Munby has joined the company as marketing manager with Tracy Martin coming on board as the company’s e- commerce and digital manager. Luke Petipher and Lilianna Mazzocchi have joined the…
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Aug- 2017 -15 AugustCurrent Affairs
Final call for PIF award entries
The Pet Industry Federation has put out a final call for anyone hoping to enter the 2017 Awards. Entry for the Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, simple and absolutely free. To be in with a chance of winning you need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why you…
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7 AugustCurrent Affairs
Cat treats see exponential growth
Sales of cat treats have more than doubled in the UK, according to new statistics. Euromonitor International has claimed that owners are increasingly humanising their cats, and are indulging them with greater frequency. Sales growth has also been strong in Eastern Europe particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic, where sales…
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Jul- 2017 -31 JulyCurrent Affairs
Research finds that pets bring communities together
Pets strengthen neighbourhood ties, according to new research. An international study has been conducted by the University of Western Australia in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, part of Mars Petcare. It surveyed over 2,500 pet and non-pet owners across the world. It found that pet owners feel more…
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12 JulyCurrent Affairs
Vets offer advice after Jodie Marsh bulldog CPR video goes viral
Celebrity dog owner Jodie Marsh has posted a video of her giving CPR to her bulldog Louie after he collapsed. The video has been viewed on Facebook over 4 million times. In the Facebook post and subsequent comments Jodie explains that her 12-year-old rescue bulldog collapses every couple of months.…
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4 JulyIndustry News
Mars Petcare launches new treats for cats
Mars Petcare has launched two new product innovations for cats, set to drive growth in the Care and Treats category. New DREAMIES DELI-CATZ™ are bite-size treats with a tender texture, made with 80 percent chicken, beef or turkey. New WHISKAS® Trio Crunchy Treats are three different packs of cat treats. All…
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4 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pets Choice appoints new area sales manager
Pets Choice has announced the appointment of a new area sales manager. Chris McCann will further strengthen the team as area sales manager covering the south east of England. Chris has been within the pet industry for over 11 years and previously worked for pet brand Mars. Ben Windeatt, head of retail…
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Jun- 2017 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Melton Mowbray encourages businesses to be pet friendly
Melton Mowbray has launched the PAW-some scheme – a new initiative to encourage more businesses in Melton Mowbray to become pet friendly. Councillor Mal Sheldon, chair of Melton Borough Council of Melton Borough Council’s Rural, Economic and Environmental Committee explained: “According to the Kennel Club, four out of five companies say that they…
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