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- 2021 -24 JuneBusiness
Two UK pet startups chosen for Purina accelerator programme
Purina has unveiled the six start-ups that have been selected as the winners of its Unleashed 2021 Accelerator Lab Programme, including two UK pet startups. The winners include: Animoscope, France; BioKind, UK; Pawesomer, Finland; Pawpots, Lebanon; PuppyFat, UK; and Scorpet, France. According to Purina, the companies chosen are “actively engaged…
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18 JuneAppointment
Mars Pet Nutrition appoints chief growth officer
Mars Pet Nutrition Europe has announced the appointment of Helen Warren-Piper as its new chief growth officer for Pet Nutrition Europe, effective immediately. In her new role, Warren-Piper will continue to sit on the European leadership team and will lead the demand strategy for Pet Nutrition Europe. She has been…
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4 JuneManufacturers
Purina report outlines future trends in petcare market
A new Purina report has outlined eight trends that will reportedly impact the future of petcare. The third Purina in Society Report, which also details emerging challenges for the petcare industry, outlined the trends as: Increase of pet ownership Changes to the future of work as a result of the…
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May- 2021 -10 MayManufacturers
Mars Petcare shows LGBT+ support with new packaging
Mars Petcare has unveiled a new pack design across its Dreamies range to celebrate its support for the LGBT Foundation. As part of its commitment to the LGBT+ community and their mental health, the group has made a donation to the charity to go towards funding its helpline. To mark…
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Apr- 2021 -23 AprilManufacturers
Sheba welcomes ‘strong year’ for Fine Flakes in Gravy range
Mars Petcare has welcomed its premium cat food brand Sheba’s performance after a “strong” first year for its latest product launch, the Sheba Fine Flakes in Gravy range. The three-strong Sheba Fine Flakes in Gravy range – Succulent, Poultry and Fish Selection – delivered £2.5m retail sales value in 2020.…
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13 AprilAppointment
Mackle Petfoods appoints new business development manager
Mackle Petfoods has appointed David Shorthouse as its new business development manager, a move that will see a bigger focus to work more closely with independent retail and the pet trade across the UK. While the group has seen its brand Naturo Natural Pet Foods reach shops in countries as…
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6 AprilFeatures
Paws for thought – trends that have impacted the pet care industry
Even before the Coronavirus pandemic upended everything, the pet care industry tended to mirror the trends of the human world, influenced by factors such as where we live, what we eat and our attitude towards health and wellness. It’s no surprise then that major shifts in pet care shopping habits…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchBusiness
Sure Petcare launches Felaqua Connect
Sure Petcare has announced the launch of Felaqua Connect, its new water delivery and drinking monitoring system for cats. The new service allows cat owners to keep track of their cats’ daily water intake, while the water delivery system provides the cat with a source of fresh water. Cats are…
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16 MarchFeatures
Flerm: The pet sector’s newest arrival
The landscape of the petcare sector has undoubtedly changed in recent times, with a shift in consumer habits and the commercial landscape accelerated by the pandemic. Businesses across the sector have looked to diversify and adapt in order to take care of both customers and pets in the age of…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryBusiness
Purina welcomes Natalie Weatherley as head of vet sales UK
Nestlé Purina Petcare has announced the appointment of Natalie Weatherley as the new UK head of vet sales. Weatherley has previously held roles with a UK vet wholesaler and a leading pharmaceutical company. Most recently she worked for the Pets at Home Vet Group in an operational role, before being…
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