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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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchPet Owners
Only quarter of owners know where their pet food comes from, says Mars
New research from Mars, through its James Wellbeloved brand, has found that only a quarter of owners have a high understanding of where their pet’s food comes from. This is despite the fact that nearly 80% of respondents said that they put as much thought into the diet of their…
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19 MarchRetailing
Mars appoints two regional presidents
Mars has announced the appointments of Deri Watkins and Paolo Rigamonti as new regional presidents for its Pet Nutrition division. Following five-and-a-half years leading Pet Nutrition Europe, Watkins has been appointed regional president, Pet Nutrition Developed Asia Pacific (APAC). Previously general manager of Pet Nutrition UK, Ireland and Nordics, Rigamonti,…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryRetailers
Marsapet launches first dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein
Marsapet and protein producer Calysta have launched MicroBell dog food featuring FeedKind Pet protein, a cultured protein fermented without using any arable land or animal ingredients. Produced under its Marsavet line and targeted at animal health, MicroBell dry kibble is a vegan, grain free, and gluten free pet food with…
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21 FebruaryManufacturers
Mars launches study programme on pets’ contribution to human wellbeing
Mars Incorporated has announced the launch of the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) programme exploring the impact of cats and dogs on mental health and wellbeing. Led by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in collaboration with leading academic institutions and experts, PAWS will examine the connection between pets and human…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberTrade Organisations
OATA appoints two new directors
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed two new directors to its board. Jeremy Gay of Fishkeeping News and Mark Smith of Pets at Home join the 15 other voluntary directors who make up the OATA board. EcoMarines’ Laura Carlin continues in the second year of her two-year stint…
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13 DecemberPet Owners
UK has the largest dog population in Europe, Mars Petcare finds
The UK has the largest dog population, with 13.02m dogs, as one in three UK households own a dog, according to Mars Petcare. Alongside this, the UK has one of the largest cat populations with 11.71m felines, with one in four households owning a cat. One in three owners don’t…
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5 DecemberBusiness
Mars partners with European regenerative agribusinesses
Mars Petcare has announced a number of major collaborations with agribusiness companies to scale regenerative agriculture practices across its pet nutrition business in Europe. Multiyear collaborations have begun with suppliers including Cargill and ADM, and technical experts Biospheres, Horta, Agreena and Soil Capital in Europe. Through these partnerships, farmers in…
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Nov- 2024 -8 NovemberManufacturers
Marius Fabre launches new pet range in the UK
French soap company Marius Fabre has announced the launch of an exclusive new range of natural products for dogs. The Marius Fabre family have been making traditional Marseille soap since 1900. Its dog range is natural and made with 100% natural ingredients, with no palm oil, chemical additives or petrochemicals.…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberRetailers
Mars appoints two to its veterinary and science and diagnostics sector
Mars Petcare has announced changes to the leadership of its veterinary health and science and diagnostics divisions. Nefertiti Greene, current president of Mars science and diagnostics will move to the role of global president for Mars veterinary health from December. With this change, Mars welcomes Katie Devine as the new…
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2 OctoberPet Owners
Pet industry to be worth $500bn by 2030, Mars expects
Mars has stated that it expects the pet industry to be worth around $500bn by the end of the decade. Furthermore, of the $50bn in sales Mars generated in 2023, it stated that around 60% came from its pet care division. This research comes as part of Mars’ pet owner…
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