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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Feb- 2018 -20 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Kennel Club announces Purina as its new partner
The Kennel Club has announced a new three-year nutritional partnership with Purina PetCare. As part of this partnership, the Kennel Club and Purina will support the UK’s dog owners and breeders in highlighting the important health role that nutrition plays in all stages of a dog’s life. Caroline Kisko,…
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9 FebruaryIndustry News
Facebook ‘chatbot’ launched for pets
Mars Petcare is helping pet owners to keep their pets healthy with the launch of its PERFECT FIT Plus Programme. The online programme, providing weekly tips for pet owners, can be accessed through a chatbot on Facebook Messenger. Developed with the help of pet behaviourists, nutritionists and scientists from the WALTHAM…
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1 FebruaryCompany Profile
Company Profile: Sure Petcare
Ten years ago, Cambridge physicist, Dr Nick Hill, decided to solve an ongoing problem. His cat, Flipper, was being terrorised by neighbour’s moggies who entered the house through the cat flap. Nick created SureFlap along with a new cat flap, which could be linked to pets’ unique microchips. Other cats…
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Jan- 2018 -24 JanuaryIndustry News
Mars Petcare UK appoints new sales director
Mars Petcare UK has appointed Helen Warren-Piper to the role of sales director at Mars Pet Nutrition UK. She will also join the Mars Petcare UK leadership team. Deri Watkins, managing director of Mars Petcare UK said: “Helen brings a wealth of experience to the Petcare business and joins us…
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Dec- 2017 -7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
PIF award winners announced
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…
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Nov- 2017 -27 NovemberFeatures
How safe is your job?
Despite a three percent drop in employment, Pet Gazette discovers that the retail sector is still going strong “The pace of job reductions in the retail industry is gathering steam,” says British Retail Consortium (BRC) chief executive Helen Dickinson OBE. In October, the BRC reported a record reduction in retail…
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17 NovemberCurrent Affairs
OATA introduces new members to Board of Directors
The aquatic industry trade body, OATA, has welcomed three new directors to its Board, following its annual general meeting held in November. Caroline Everett of Anglo Aquatic Plants, Dr Donna Snellgrove of Mars Petcare and Simon Strode of Tetra will now attend board meetings. The vacancies were created when the…
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6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Dogs’ immune systems change as they age, reveals Mars Petcare UK
Dogs’ immune systems change as they age, meaning they will have a reduced ability to respond to infections or stress, says a new study from Mars Petcare UK. The Mars Petcare Aging Pets Ownership survey ran from 4-12 October 2017 an covered 6,298 adults aged 18+ who owned at least…
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Oct- 2017 -23 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Melton Mowbray wins bid to become UK’s most pet friendly town
Melton Mowbray has been named the UK’s most pet friendly town. It scooped first place in the Dog Friendly Awards, run by Dog Friendly and the Kennel Club, following a public vote. The awards recognise and reward businesses and places that go the extra mile to benefit UK’s 9.4 million dogs…
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18 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory celebrates 30th anniversary
Mars Petcare’s Birstall factory, near Leeds, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The site has been making pet care and treats products – including Pedigree® and Dreamies™ – since 1987. Over the last 30 years, the Birstall site has produced 40,000 tonnes of pet food products and provided jobs for multiple…
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