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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Aug- 2016 -26 AugustCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home call for pet friendly policies at work
On World Dog Day, Mars Petcare is calling on more employers to introduce pet friendly policies at work. The company hopes to encourage more people to rehome a rescue dog. Kate Menzies, director of people and organisation at Mars Petcare said: “Pet friendly policies are good for both dogs and…
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16 AugustCurrent Affairs
Mars Petcare launches Pedigree® Puppy Tasty Bites
Mars Petcare has launched Pedigree® Puppy Tasty Bites. The new product are suitable in texture and size for younger dogs. The bite-size, chicken-flavoured cubes are designed for puppies’ smaller mouths. The bites are fortified with calcium and the whole range features Omega 3 vitamins and minerals. Commenting on the launch of…
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Jul- 2016 -26 JulyCurrent Affairs
Forecast of rise in pet fish sales
‘Children charmed by the heroine of new family film Finding Dory will spark a wave of fresh interest in pet fish ownership’, according to experts from AQUARIAN. As cinemas welcome thousands of youngsters to screenings of Pixar’s animated fish tale, the sequel to 2003’s Finding Nemo, AQUARIAN scientists are encouraging…
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21 JulyCurrent Affairs
Your last chance to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards
It’s time to showcase your pet business. Entering your company into the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, easy and absolutely free. Simply outline, in no more than 500 words, why you think your business should receive the award. The winners will be announced at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards…
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18 JulyCurrent Affairs
Sheba launches new soup for cats
Mars Petcare has launched Sheba Classic Soups, a new complementary meal for cats. Sheba Soups is a broth carefully prepared using 100 percent real fish, chicken and seafood – a luxury, premium treat for cats, which offers variety outside of their everyday meals. It comes in a core range of flavours, with a taste…
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8 JulyEditorial
What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?
Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and asking ‘what’s going to happen next?’ The pet trade is no exception. Following a vote on June 23, 51.9 percent of voters within the UK chose to leave the European Union.…
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8 JulyIndustry News
#WeAreBetterWithPets, says Purina
Purina PetCare has launched new social media movement, #WeAreBetterWithPets. The campaign supports the company’s belief that people and pets are better together. Purina’s new Manifesto film features influencers from across Europe, including Clare Balding OBE. They call on the public to make commitments to build a better future for people and pets.…
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Jun- 2016 -24 JuneCurrent Affairs
PetQuip: British petcare exports will ‘continue to increase’ following EU vote
Following the UK vote to leave the EU, trade association PetQuip has issued the following statement: Amanda Sizer Barrett, MBE, Director General of the PetQuip and Gardenex associations said: “Now that the British public has made its decision regarding European Union membership, the PetQuip and Gardenex associations will continue to work hard…
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22 JuneCurrent Affairs
The EU Referendum and what it means for you
We’ve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On Thursday 23 June the UK will decide whether it chooses to remain in the European Union or whether it leaves. In 1975, Britain held a referendum shortly after joining the…
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17 JuneEvents
Nominations open for Pet Industry Federation Awards
Nominations for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open. Entry into the awards is free. Businesses need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why they think they should receive the award. Judging criteria is available online at www.petfederation.co.uk. The winners will be announced at the 2016…
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