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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Jul- 2019 -22 JulyAwards
Finalists announced for PetQuip Awards
Over 70 of the pet companies have been short-listed for the 2019 PetQuip Awards, which will be given out during a gala dinner at PATS, Telford. For the first time a number of overseas entries were received for the various product categories, reflecting the international scope of the PATS Telford…
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12 JulyCharities
Butcher’s aims to donate one million meals to less fortunate dogs
Dog food manufacturer, Butcher’s Petcare, has launched a social campaign #nourisheverydog to help less fortunate dogs in the UK. For everyone who tweets #nourisheverydog, the company will donate a Butcher’s meal to a dog less fortunate. It aims to donate one million meals in the next year. The social media…
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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneManufacturers
Nutro launches two new products
Pet food manufacturer Nutro, has launched two new products into its range, the Grain Free and Limited Ingredient Diet. The Grain Free line consists of lamb or chicken, as its first ingredient and protein source, plus a blend of vegetables and fruits to provide the “right balance” of protein, fibre,…
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7 JuneAppointment
Mars Petcare announces new UK leader
Mars Petcare UK has today (7 June) announced Helen Warren-Piper’s appointment as general manager. Warren-Piper is currently the Mars Petcare UK sales director, where she is responsible for both the marketing and commercial elements of the sales function. She replaces Deri Watkins, who was recently promoted to regional president of…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilManufacturers
Sure Petcare launches new tech to help owners monitor feeding
Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has launched its SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect technology, the next generation of its existing SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder. The Microchip Pet Feeder Connect records the time and weight of food consumed by a pet each time they eat from the feeder, reporting it directly…
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26 AprilManufacturers
Mars Petcare launches Greenies Dental Treats
Mars Petcare is launching Greenies Dental Treats to the UK specialist pet trade in May in a bid to help owners look after their dog’s teeth and gums more regularly. The treats are “unique, complete and balanced” and available in both original and grain free formats. Said to be highly…
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23 AprilManufacturers
Pet food brand gets £27m boost for plastic-free packaging
British pet food brand, Butchers Petcare, has secured a £27m refinancing deal from NatWest, RBS Invoice Finance and Lombard, to support its growth and innovation plans. The funding deal which includes banking and asset-based lending facilities will support the East Midlands-based family-run business’ sustainability strategy, which includes an investment in…
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11 AprilFeatures
Vet care consolidation: is the CMA about to intervene?
Rapid consolidation in the UK veterinary care market, with seven major chains now accounting for nearly half of all UK vet practices, has brought with it an increasing risk of intervention by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as concerns about local market monopolisation start to emerge. This could impact…
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8 AprilManufacturers
Jobs at risk as Nestle Purina considers canning plant closure
Nestle Purina Petcare is planning to discontinue its canning production at it Wisbech plant due to a fall in demand for canned pet food. The factory employs 600 people but it is not known how many job losses there will be, if any. Staff were informed of the potential plans…
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Mar- 2019 -21 MarchManufacturers
Aroma Petcare Solutions launches ‘unique’ odour banishing product
Pet owners wanting to get rid of lingering odours of “wet dog” smells and cat pee pongs are being given a “helping hand” with a new bio enzyme cleaner from Aroma Petcare Solutions. Designed to give pet owners confidence about welcoming visitors into their homes without worrying about pet smells,…
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