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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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchRetailers
Danish Design acquired by Petcare Group
Danish Design Pet Products has announced that it has been acquired by Swedish company Petcare Group. As a result of the acquisition, the founding directors of Danish Design, Stuart and Susanne Newsome, will have a phased exit of the business and retire. The Yorkshire-based company stated that the partnership will…
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23 MarchRetailers
Mars Petcare launches Pedigree Multivitamins
Mars Petcare has launched new Pedigree Multivitamins, a trio of soft chews formulated to help pets with their immunity, digestion, and joints. The vitamin blend, which has been developed with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute team, vets and pet nutritionists, aims to support overall dog health and contains “100% natural…
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20 MarchBusiness
Purina Europe backs seven pet care start ups in 2023
Purina, has announced that seven start-ups will participate in the fourth round of its acclaimed accelerator programme, Unleashed. The programme is designed to support and propel the next generation of pet-tech and pet-care start-ups. This year’s Unleashed is showcasing best-in-class innovative services and products from across the industry and all…
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruaryFeatures
The research changing what we think about dog treats
Tell me a little bit about your research? We work quite a lot with leading veterinary dentists in the field, and they’ve been remarking to us more and more that they were seeing lots of painful complex tooth fractures in dogs as a direct result of chewing on hard chew…
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryManufacturers
Mars Petcare launches new crave meaty rolls
Mars Petcare has announced that it is expanding its crave treats range with the launch of meaty rolls. The new treats will be available in both chicken and beef flavour and have an endorsement from the European Veterinary Dental Society (EVDS). They are made with layers of protein and without…
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13 JanuaryBusiness
Digitail raises $11m in series A funding
Digitail, a platform that automates veterinary admin, has announced that it has received $11m (£9m) in series A funding. The round was led by Atomico, who will join previous investors byFounders, Gradient, and Partech. Atomico principal Andreas Helbig joins the Digitail board as part of the investment. Sebastian Gabor, Digitail…
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Dec- 2022 -21 DecemberRetailing
TikTok Shop UK launches pet category
TikTok has launched a pet category on its online shop for the first time, enabling users to purchase pet care products from some of the world’s best-known pet brands directly through the app. The range of brands now available on the platform includes big industry names like Mars Petcare and…
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Nov- 2022 -18 NovemberPet Owners
Pet insurance start-up lands £15m investment
Pet insurance start-up Napo has raised £15m in Series A funding led by DN Capital. Other partners include petcare-focused companies Companion Fund, Helvetia Venture Fund, M Tech Capital, Picus Capital, dmg ventures, Sarona Partners, T0 Ventures and FJ Labs. Napo said it is on track to insure over 40k pets…
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2 NovemberIndustry News
Mars Petcare to acquire Champion Petfoods
Mars Petcare has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Petfoods, a global pet food maker, from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. Mars Petcare’s associates will support Champion Petfoods’ team in driving further growth, innovation, and success. Together,…
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustAppointment
Royal Canin UK&I names new general manager
Royal Canin has appointed Nick Foster as its new general manager, and his new role will involve leading the UK division of Royal Canin. Foster replaces Jimmy Park who is stepping down from the role and returning to Korea after navigating Royal Canin through transformations, including its approach to Covid-19…
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