Petcare
Petcare is the core of the UK pet industry, encompassing everything from nutrition and grooming to health, hygiene, and wellness products. Pet Gazette’s coverage of the petcare sector focuses on new product development, brand strategies, retail performance, and wholesale trends across multiple categories. We report on innovations in supplements, dental care, flea and worming treatments, grooming lines, and wellness-focused SKUs — along with insights into consumer preferences, compliance, and stockist relationships. Whether you’re a retailer, distributor, or supplier, this tag delivers commercial intelligence on the evolving petcare marketplace.
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Sep- 2020 -30 SeptemberManufacturers
Purina to introduce world-first recyclable retort pouch
Purina has launched a “first-of-its-kind” recyclable flexible plastic packaging for wet pet food, which will first be introduced under the Felix brand in the Netherlands as part of a year-long pilot. This new pouch addresses a “key challenge”, according to the group, to simplify plastic structures in order to make…
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10 SeptemberSponsored
Pet treats boom as Brits bid to beat lockdown blues
Britain’s cats and dogs have emerged from lockdown licking their lips as pet treats sales boom, the first annual petcare market report, released by market leader Mars Petcare, reveals. Across the board, treats value sales surged year on year from the week of the UK’s first Covid-19 case in February…
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10 SeptemberIndustry News
Beaphar launches eco shampoo range
Beaphar has announced the launch of its Beaphar BIO Shampoo Range, a new range of shampoos and conditioners that are formulated with natural ingredients. The manufacturer said its latest launch builds on the growing trends of “consumer preference for the natural alternative and the ever-growing awareness of the environment”. The…
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Aug- 2020 -19 AugustFeatures
Championing plastic-free pet care
Britain has always been a nation of animal lovers. Now, we’re an island of truly pampered furry friends – with animals no longer regarded as pets, but one of the family. Even in turbulent economic times, Brits are continuing to invest in their pets, with the UK pet care market…
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18 AugustRegulation
PetQuip publishes updated A-Z guide on exporting
PetQuip and Gardenex have published the latest edition of their ‘A-Z Guide to Exporting’, which is now available exclusively for their members. The newly published 95-page guide is a comprehensive resource of exporting information, advice and practical tips, containing over 400 links to websites which provide detailed information on all…
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Jul- 2020 -30 JulyManufacturers
Nestlé growth boosted by pet sales
Nestlé has reported that organic growth reached 2.8% in its half-year results, with real internal growth of 2.6% and pricing of 0.2%. This was largely supported by sustained momentum in Purina PetCare and Nestlé Health Science. By product category, the largest growth contributor overall was Purina PetCare, led by its…
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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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12 JuneBusiness
Luxury dog hotel invests £30,000 into new grooming facility
A luxury accommodation facility for dogs has unveiled a new £30,000 grooming facility. It marks the latest investment into the K9 Anytime hotel, which normally cares for up to 40 dogs per day. Its owners have spent over £125,000 on the site, using the investment to convert an old barn…
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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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