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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Jun- 2022 -8 JuneManufacturers
Mars Petcare hits 100% sustainably sourced fish target in Europe
Mars Pet Nutrition has announced that it has hit its target to sustainably source 100% of its fish used in its European business. Its sustainably sourced fish supply is reportedly endorsed by “credible” third parties and from fisheries that maintain “the diversity of the fish ecosystem”. The group said the…
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Apr- 2022 -13 AprilEvents
Petcare Innovation Summit Best in Show Spotlight finalists announced
The finalists of the Petcare Innovation Summit Best in Show Spotlight were announced last week ahead of the event taking place in London, 17-18 May 2022. The Spotlight provides the opportunity to hear from the most exciting companies in the petcare space currently looking for investment or partnership across pet…
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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchRetailers
All About Pet Health to expand own label business
Kent-based All About Pet Health has set out plans to further conquer the UK private label health supplement and pet aids market in the UK by introducing new products to own label customers. All About Pet Health was founded by Daniel McKenzie. His career started in the pet industry when…
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14 MarchFeatures
How businesses can meet the changing expectations of pet owners
The last two years have carved out a significant space for digital services in petcare. Virtual consultations and e-prescriptions have been a lifeline for vet practices facing heavy backlogs of appointments, while those isolating could continue with check-ups. This move onto digital platforms has seen a growing appetite from pet…
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Feb- 2022 -15 FebruaryFeatures
Sustainability initiatives: we must act now
Why is it important to support global sustainability projects? Supporting sustainability projects has always been important to us at Mars Petcare, we have worked on coral reef restoration for the past 18 years and more recently set up our Sustainable in a Generation Plan in 2017 to ensure that Mars…
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7 FebruaryAwards
Mars Petcare celebrates Product of the Year 2022 award wins
Mars Petcare announced it led the number of pet wins at the Product of the Year 2022 Awards, one of the surveys of product innovation in the UK, winning within both the ‘cat’ and ‘dog’ food and treats categories. Now in its 18 year, the Product of the Year Awards…
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1 FebruaryIndustry News
Biomega names new chief commercial officer
Biomega, a European biosciences company who develops and delivers ingredients to the global nutrition and petcare industries, has appointed Silke Middendorf to chief commercial officer. In what the company calls the “next significant commercial step forward for the business”, Middendorf will be responsible for leading the marketing and sales strategies…
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Jan- 2022 -31 JanuaryLatest News
Mars Petcare invests £1.25m in Hope Reef campaign
Mars Petcare is marking the launch of its latest ‘Sheba Hope Reef’ campaign with a £1.25m investment in in-store and online support across all channels to raise maximum awareness. It revealed the new programme supports its global ambition of restoring 185,000 metres squared of coral reef by 2029. The retailer…
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10 JanuaryBusiness
Pet professionals urged to gain microchipping qualifications
Professionals in the petcare industry are being urged to gain their qualifications in microchipping and add this to their list of services, as new rules are set to see a surge in demand for the procedure. It comes as the government recently announced that every kitten must be microchipped before…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberManufacturers
Mars Petcare launches festive range
Mars Petcare has announced the launch of a new festive range that features a variety of seasonal treats for dogs and cats, from brands including Pedigree and Dreamies. Pedigree’s festive range of Pedigree Christmas Schmackos and Pedigree Jumbone Turkey chews and gifts are available to purchase, for example. Meanwhile, Dreamies…
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