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.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Veterinary

Pennard Vets appoints first group clinical director

Independent veterinary group Pennard Vets has announced the appointment of Serina Filler as its first clinical director. Filler, who joins the 134-year-old veterinary group in Kent, is a vet, published author and industry speaker with 12 years’ experience studying and working in Austria, America, Germany and the UK. After completing…
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4 September

Manufacturers

Mars Petcare appoints new CFO

Mars Petcare has announced the appointment of Gabriel Millan as its new chief financial officer. Millan will join the business in December and will lead, reporting to Loïc Moutault, president of Mars Petcare. He has over 25 years’ experience in corporate finance, strategy, M&A and IT at Fortune-500/FTSE-100 companies across…
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Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Retailers

Mars and Big Idea Ventures launch sustainable pet food programme

Mars Petcare has partnered with Big Idea Ventures, a global investment leader in the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, to launch the Next Generation Pet Food Program. The pilot initiative, in collaboration with AAK, a multi-oil ingredient house specialising in plant-based vegetable oils and fats, and Bühler, a global…
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15 August

Features

Fullers Fulfilment: Pet supply logistics that deliver

Could you tell us a bit about the history of Fullers Fulfilment? So, Fullers began in the early 1960s as a family-run business providing logistics services. It has evolved over the last 60 years into an end-to-end multi-channel fulfilment services business with over 250,000 square feet of space across three…
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Jul- 2024 -

24 July

Economy

Global pet industry to grow to $500bn in revenue by 2030, BI finds

The global pet industry will expand by more than 45% over the next six years, surpassing $500bn (£386.8bn) by 2030, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI). The surge will be driven by increasing pet ownership, particularly in emerging markets like China, robust sales in pet food, strong…
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Jun- 2024 -

14 June

Retailers

Global D2C pet food market demand to rise 20.6%

The global direct-to-customer pet food market demand is projected to rise at a CAGR of 20.6% in the next ten years, according to data from Fact.MR. Furthermore, the market is projected to reach $2.8bn (£2.21bn) in 2024 before the huge expected growth. While established players in the pet food market…
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May- 2024 -

3 May

Manufacturers

VetPlus launches Kaminox sachets

VetPlus has announced the launch of Kaminox sachets, a new supplement in powdered sachet form to support vets in managing potassium levels in cats and dogs. It combines a unique blend of potassium and B-vitamins, to help cats and dogs affected by hypokalemia. Originally released as an oral liquid supplement,…
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Apr- 2024 -

25 April

Events

EzyDog returns to Goodwoof

Dog accessory manufacturer EzyDog has announced that it is set to return to Goodwoof on 18 and 19 May. Goodwoof is a dog show put on by Mars Petcare held at Goodwood Estate in Chichester. Goodwoof provides the company with an ideal opportunity to showcase its range, an event the…
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16 April

Manufacturers

Karnlea launches whole goat milk powder

Karnlea has launched a whole goat milk powder joining pumpkin and slippery elm and marshmallow root powders as part of the new Karnlea Complimentary range. These can be added to any Karnlea Bone Broth variety, primary food, or administered separately to address specific health issues in dogs and cats. It…
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Mar- 2024 -

14 March

Retailers

Mars Pet Nutrition appoints new global chief growth officer

Mars Incorporated has announced that Natalia Ball has been appointed as global chief growth officer of Pet Nutrition effective 1 April. Ball will lead the growth agenda of beloved global brands including Pedigree, IAMS, Cesar, Whiskas, Sheba, Temptations, Nutro and Greenies. Ball brings over 20 years of experience as a…
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