Purina
This coverage focuses on Purina, a global pet food brand with a strong presence in the UK market, and its role in the pet retail and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette reports on Purinaโs product launches, nutritional research, sustainability initiatives, and partnerships with independent retailers, major chains, and distributors. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the brandโs market positioning, category growth opportunities, and contributions to pet health and nutrition.
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Jul- 2018 -12 JulyBusiness
Bob Martin closes French factory
Pet food and accessories company Bob Martin is to close its French factory in Nemours less than a year after it closed its factory in Udine, Italy. The factory was acquired when the company bought the Nestlรฉ Purina PetCare business that made food for birds, rodents, aquatic and small mammals.…
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10 JulyFeatures
Is the pet food market experiencing a powershift?
As the top three pet food manufacturers lose market share, we ask are independent manufacturers the future of the industry? Casey Cooper-Fiske investigates Hillโs, Purina and Royal Canin are the big three household names for any pet owner. Founded in Missouri in 1894, Purina is the oldest of the three,…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneBusiness
European pet food market value to rise to ยฃ21.4bn
New market research has shown that the value of the European pet food market will grow to ยฃ21.4bn by 2021. The growth is said to be due to owners who are willing to spend more on premium pet food in order to improve the health of their pet. According to…
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5 JuneManufacturers
Half of dog owners say their pet stops them feeling lonely
New research has found that half of dog owners believe their pet makes them feel less lonely. The research carried out by Purina Petcare, also found that 72 percent of owners believed their dog cheered them up, while over half of those surveyed said they believed their dog could help…
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1 JuneManufacturers
Purina launches โworld’s firstโ pet-friendly domestic violence shelter
Purina has partnered with US domestic violence shelter provider Urban Resource Institute (URI) to launch the worldโs first entirely pet friendly shelter. Named PALS Place the seven story shelter will be located in New York and will feature 30 specialised flats for individuals, families and pets. The shelter is predicted…
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May- 2018 -31 MayBusiness
Top three pet food manufacturers urged to watch their tails
The worldโs largest pet food manufacturers, Purina, Royal Canin and Hillโs are under threat from smaller brands, according to new research. A report by UBS showed other brands had the โlargestโ market share of 33.7 percent in 2017, with Mars having the largest share of the big three with 23.9…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilBusiness
Purina Petcare acquires majority stake in Tails.com
Nestlรฉ Purina PetCare has acquired a majority stake in Tails.com, a direct-to-consumer, tailor-madeย dog nutrition business based in the UK. Launched in 2014, Tails.com has brought tailored dog nutrition to consumers at competitive prices. The company was early to identify changes in the way consumers want to shop and care for…
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Mar- 2018 -29 MarchManufacturers
Purina launches initiative to support pet business start ups
Petcare business Nestle Purina has launched its initiative BetterwithPets, which will give innovators across Europe the chance to win a prize worth a total of around ยฃ75,000. Working in collaboration with non-profit organisation Ashoka, Purina is offering the prize to social and commercial enterprises, non-profit entities and other organisations working…
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Feb- 2018 -20 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Kennel Club announces Purina as its new partner
The Kennel Club has announced a new three-year nutritional partnership with Purina PetCare. ย As part of this partnership, the Kennel Club and Purina will support the UKโs dog owners and breeders in highlighting the important health role that nutrition plays in all stages of a dogโs life. Caroline Kisko,…
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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
‘Pets could save humans in the tech revolution’, claims futurologist
As technology advances at a faster pace than ever before, our humanity could be at risk as our relationship with machines and tech threatens to replace real bonds, claims futurologist and CEO of the Futures Agency, Gerd Leonhard. Speaking last night at PURINAโsย Better with Petsย event in London, Gerd said: โHumanity…
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