All Petcare articles
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NewsMars Pet Nutrition names new GM for UK, Ireland & Nordics
Nick Foster replaces Paolo Rigamonti, who was appointed regional president for Mars Pet Nutrition Europe earlier this year
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NewsDTC catfood brand Untamed lands first supermarket listings
The catfood brand – which promises “human-grade ingredients you can trust” – is now in Tesco and Sainsbury’s nationwide
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NewsPure Pet Food’s sales double after hefty investment
The company secured a £15m investment in October to support further expansion after consecutive years of strong growth
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NewsNicotine pouches drive spike in dog poisonings
Ingesting the sugar substitute in the pouches, even in small amounts, can lead to seizures in dogs and can sometimes prove fatal.
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Events & AwardsMarleybones pulls off pivot to omnichannel
Last year, female-founded, vet-backed dog nutrition brand Marleybones pivoted from DTC to an omnichannel approach
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NewsInspired Pet Nutrition targets ‘ambitious’ European expansion with French buy
Fast-growing Inspired Pet Nutrition has agreed to buy Sopral, a French premium dry petfood manufacturer, as part of its plans for ‘ambitious’ growth on the Continent
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NewsJobs lost as dogfood supplier Kennelpak calls in administrators
Wholesale petfood supplier and distributor Kennelpak has been placed into administration, resulting in 51 job losses
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NewsNatural petfood brand Edgard & Cooper to make US debut
The brand will officially launch in the States in early July, offering three ranges for dogs
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NewsPartners Group pounces on petfood maker MPM Products in £400m buyout
Partners’ £400m bid represents a 17% jump in MPM’s value since the end of March alone
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NewsKing recognises grocery sector in birthday honours list
Ocado Retail’s CEO and Holland & Barrett’s CFO are among those recognised on the King’s birthday honours list
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Comment & OpinionNestlé and Unilever are kickstarting a tough new strategic era
Fmcg CEOs are learning to better pick their battles and prioritise finite resources, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsPets at Home retail sales maintain drag on thriving vet business
The business said it was impacted by subdued growth in the whole pet sector
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NewsSome Grub raises £270k to lead ‘insect petfood revolution’
The UK has seen an explosion of insect-based petfood in recent years
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NewsHome-cooked dogfood company Different Dog raises £10m
The £10m will be used to build a new ‘state-of-the-art facility’ in Telford, the ‘dog capital of the UK’
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NewsCity snapshot: Pets at Home warns of profit drop next year
Pets at Home’s share price is down over 20% since it warned of a ‘unusually subdued’ pet retail market in November. Also, the Artisanal Spirits Company returns to profit
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Comment & OpinionFor the future of petfood, look to Gen Alpha’s eating habits
Emerging health trends will be pivotal for the petfood industry, says Kate Vlietstra, Mintel senior food and drink research director
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NewsInspired Pet Nutrition confident after transformative Butcher’s deal despite widening losses
Losses have widened at Inspired Pet Nutrition ahead of the transformative acquisition by the private equity-owned petfood group of Butcher’s Pet Care
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NewsJollyes falls into the red after Asda owner buyout but sales growth remains healthy
Asda owner TDR Capital bought a majority stake in pet retailer Jolleys last year
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NewsLily’s Kitchen rolls out four-strong supplements range for dogs
The lineup comprises three variants of capsule and a salmon oil
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide to Petcare
The normally resilient petcare category has taken a knock over the past year as consumers adjust spending to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. However, premium and natural foods are driving growth and the category is gradually stabilising.