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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Apr- 2016 -1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Vets urged to support Rabbit Awareness Week
Veterinary practices are being called upon to sign up for Burgess Pet Care RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham on April 7-10. “Up to 57 percent of rabbits live alone and we believe this number is still too high and are urging…
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Feb- 2016 -26 FebruaryEvents
Dates announced for Rabbit Awareness Week
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2016. The event, which takes place from June 18 to 26, will involve veterinary practices and the pet industry in a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of rabbit companionship. The week will be led by pet food manufacturer Burgess Pet Care alongside the…
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17 FebruaryManufacturers
New sales account manager for Benyfit Natural
Benyfit Natural is set to expand its retail operations with the appointment of a new sales account manager. BARF diet specialist, Benyfit Natural, has welcomed Alex Light to its team. Alex will be responsible for looking after the needs of Benyfit’s retailers and stockists and will also be helping to further…
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Jan- 2016 -25 JanuaryManufacturers
Dreamies™ updates pack design
Mars Petcare has announced the launch of a complete pack redesign for Dreamies™. The new packaging aims to draw-in customers with bright colours, an updated logo and redesigned cat character. Dreamies™ has also re-launched its bulk pack. Following a successfull US launch the brand’s 110g offering will be placed 180g bulk…
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22 JanuaryEvents
Mars Petcare receives two products of the year awards
Mars Petcare UK is celebrating following the annual Product of the Year Awards. The company received recognition for the WHISKAS® Pouch and PEDIGREE® Dentaflex. Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted annual award for product innovation. Tom Lindley, Marketing Director at Mars Petcare UK said: “We are proud that our continued focus on innovation…
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11 JanuaryManufacturers
Bob Martin acquires Care business from Nestlé Purina in Europe
Family-run pet healthcare business, Bob Martin, has reached an agreement with Nestlé Purina. Bob Martin purchased the Nestlé Purina PetCare business, which manufactures and sells a range of small animal pet food and pet accessories. The sale was completed on January 1 2016. Bob Martin acquires manufacturing, distribution and salesforce capabilities…
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Dec- 2015 -17 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Whiskas® launches new recipe and design
Whiskas® has announced a new recipe, complete with a pack re-design across the range of its dry cat food. Whiskas® dry has been reformulated to provide new recipes that include the addition of tasty pockets – crunchy parcels with a soft and creamy filling. The new pack design aims to educate…
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Sep- 2015 -11 SeptemberProducts
Mars Petcare® launches Christmas gifts for cats and dogs
It’s not just pet owners who look to treat their furry friends – non-pet owners make up almost a quarter (21 percent) of all festive period buyers. Last year the Dog Care & Treats category grew by 7.6 percent over Christmas, compared with 16.5 percent growth for the Cat…
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Jul- 2015 -27 JulyEvents
Pet Industry Federation’s Awards now open!
Nominations for the 2015 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open, and all pet businesses are invited to enter their business or a colleague in one of 10 Award categories. It’s free to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards and to be in with a chance of winning you…
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Apr- 2015 -2 AprilManufacturers
PEDIGREE® Launches New Dry Food For Small Dogs
With 40% of the dog of the population now being small dogs, PEDIGREE® has launched a brand new dry food offering that is available in both adult and puppy formats. Since small dogs have a longer lifespan, as well as different needs to larger dogs, the newly developed PEDIGREE®…
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