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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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilManufacturers
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 MarchRetailers
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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5 MarchRetailers
The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare launch Partners in Petcare
The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare have joined forces to launch Partners in Petcare, a five-year partnership that aims to enhance the experience of pets, pet owners and breeders. The Kennel Club community will benefit from access to leading Mars Petcare brands including James Wellbeloved as well as other veterinary…
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Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberManufacturers
VetPlus launches in-car diffuser
VetPlus has launched a new ‘On The Move’ car diffuser to support vets in managing anxiety in cats and dogs when they’re travelling. The ‘On The Move’ travel fragrance is part of VetPlus’ Calmex range and combines a unique blend of three essential oils; rose, lavender, and chamomile. It complements…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberPet Owners
Pet Food Partnership provides over a million meals to UK pets
The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported by Petplan, has recently passed the significant milestone of one million meals provided to dogs and cats in England, Scotland and Wales. To date the programme has provided the equivalent of 1,043,095 meals, approximately 154…
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8 NovemberVeterinary
Antech to launch new veterinary diagnostics lab in the UK
Antech, the full-service veterinary diagnostics business that is part of the Science and Diagnostics division of Mars Petcare, has announced the opening of a new UK veterinary diagnostics laboratory in Warwick on 15 November. The new opening expands Antech’s UK lab network, which also includes Southfields Veterinary Specialists Diagnostic Laboratory…
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7 NovemberAppointment
OATA appoints five new board directors
OATA has appointed five new directors to its board at the trade association’s annual general meeting which was held on 1 November. Ben Bowles, of Pets at Home, Paul Hughes, of Advanced Aquarium Consulting, Phil Jones of Kingston Koi Company, Max Pedley of Ornamental Aquatics Wholesale, and Maurits van de…
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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberRetailers
Mars Petcare appoints new chief digital officer
Mars Petcare has appointed Christoph Heyn, current global vice president, digital at Ikea, as its chief digital officer (CDO). Heyn will join the newly created role from 27 November 2023 and will lead the definition and global scaling of signature digital products, and the development of key areas of digital capabilities…
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12 OctoberRetailers
HugglePets makes two senior appointments
Independent pet retailer and wholesaler HugglePets has appointed Frances Marshall as its new online marketplace and data supervisor and Tom Gwilliam as its new sales and marketing director. After 16 years in the pet trade specialising in aquatics and reptiles, Marshall has officially come south to join the team at…
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10 OctoberManufacturers
Mars Petcare appoints chief brand and experience officer
Mars Petcare has announced the appointment of Najoh Tita-Reid as its new chief brand and experience officer. The newly created role will see Tita-Reid lead the growth agenda, helping create a “seamless” brand and consumer experience across the Mars Petcare portfolio of brands and services. Tita-Reid has worked in leadership…
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