50,000 people surveyed, including 20,000 pet owners across 20 markets – we’re proud to share that today we are launching the Mars Global Pet Parent study, the largest of its kind! The study provides a unique insight into pet owners’ behaviors and needs, as well as influences that shape the future of the pet ownership experience. The study reveals that: 👉 Pet owners truly enjoy the bond with their furry friends – 50% of dog owners appreciate the unconditional love, and 44% of cat owners enjoy the stress relief they bring. 👉 45% of Gen Z pet owners consider their pets the most important thing in their lives. Interested to know more? Check out the findings here → http://ms.spr.ly/6042mWxIm
About us
Part of Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love, the over 100,000 Associates across 130 countries in Mars Petcare are dedicated to one Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. With 85 years of experience, our portfolio of almost 50 brands serves the health and nutrition needs of the world's pets – including brands PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, ROYAL CANIN®,NUTRO™, GREENIES™, SHEBA®, CESAR®, IAMS™ and EUKANUBA™ as well as the WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute which has advanced research in the nutrition and health of pets for over 50 years. Mars Petcare is also a leading veterinary health provider through an international network of over 2,000 pet hospitals and diagnostic services including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™,VCA™, Linnaeus, AniCura and Antech. We're also active in innovation and technology for pets, with WISDOM PANEL™ genetic health screening and DNA testing for dogs, the WHISTLE™ GPS dog tracker, and LEAP VENTURE STUDIO accelerator and COMPANION FUND™ programs that drive innovation and disruption in the pet care industry. As a family business and guided by our principles, we are privileged with the flexibility to fight for what we believe in – and we choose to fight for our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
- Website
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http://www.mars.com/made-by-mars/petcare
External link for Mars Petcare
- Industry
- Pet Services
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Belgium
- Founded
- 1939
Updates
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Exciting new research supported by Waltham Petcare Science Institute reveals that interactions between children and their dogs trigger the release of oxytocin, the ‘love hormone’. ❤️ This mutual benefit highlights the importance of the human-animal bond and its role in children's emotional development. We're proud to lead in advancing this understanding as part of our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Discover more about this groundbreaking study: http://ms.spr.ly/6043mYU4X and other studies on the benefits of human-animal interactions: http://ms.spr.ly/6044mYU4k. #HumanAnimalBond #ABetterWorldForPets
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We believe every pet deserves a loving home, and addressing pet homelessness requires the collaboration of many partners. In the final interview of our 'State of Pet Homelessness: Fur-Ever Homes' series, we chat with Debra Fair, Executive Director of PEDIGREE Foundation. Discover how each of us can contribute to keeping pets in forever homes and the importance of organizational and individual collaboration in tackling this issue. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6Gfitxk #ABetterWorldForPets #StateOfPetHomelessnessProject #InternationalHomelessPetsDay
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📢 Calling early-stage pet care startups: Join the next batch of innovation leaders in the pet care sector! Leap Venture Studio & Academy, the world's first pet care startup accelerator, is now accepting applications for its Cohort 9 program. 🚀 Whether you’re disrupting the pet tech space, innovating in pet healthcare, reimagining the future of sustainability, or exploring new frontiers, this accelerator program is designed by Mars Petcare and Michelson Found Animals Foundation to support entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures. Don't miss the opportunity to get funding, receive expert guidance, and connect with industry leaders! 🗓️ Applications are open until September 15th. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g6rXnFQc. One additional spot is reserved for an impact company–a business best measured by its positive impact on the pet care ecosystem. Separate terms and details apply, learn more about this opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/g_2eythh #PetCare #Innovation #Startup #Accelerator
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We are thrilled to welcome Gabriel Millan as our new Chief Financial Officer! Gabriel has over 25 years’ experience in corporate finance, strategy, M&A and IT at Fortune-500/FTSE-100 companies across consumer goods and life sciences. He has led global finance organizations with a track record of driving transformation and accelerating talent and diversity within the function. Loic Moutault, Mars Petcare Global President, commented: “Gabriel’s combination of deep finance experience, proven impact and passion for talent development will be real assets to our team. We are confident he will make a significant contribution to our business and in driving our Purpose: A Better World for Pets.” We look forward to Gabriel joining us at Mars Petcare! Read more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6042mDepq #ABetterWorldForPets #ProudlyMars #TransformingPetOwnership
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People are social beings, and the human-canine connection can’t be underestimated. So there is a social aspect that is key to dog retention in homes. Here’s the third part of our State of Pet Homelessness Project ‘Fur-Ever Home’ expert advisor series https://lnkd.in/eCSQiuzY. Have a read as we speak to Marc Ralsky, Chief Executive Officer at the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) about how better information-sharing can help us keep dogs in happy homes and tackle the issue of pet homelessness. #ABetterWorldForPets #StateOfPetHomelessnessProject
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Did you know that microchipping is one of the most effective ways to reunite lost pets with their owners? It’s essential to keep contact details there up to date! In our State of Pet Homelessness Project ‘Fur-Ever Home’ expert advisor series, we spoke to Vicky Halls, Head of Unowned Cats at International Cat Care. Vicky shares advice on how we can keep cats in loving homes and highlights the importance of understanding the commitment involved in pet ownership—cats can live up to 20 years! Are you prepared for this rewarding journey? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dna_yi-F #ABetterWorldForPets #StateOfPetHomelessness
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An exciting new chapter begins as we officially open our new Mars Science & Diagnostics hub in Loveland, Colorado – a center of excellence for research and development in veterinary diagnostics. To advance our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS, we will continue to invest in purposeful innovation that will transform the way we can predict, diagnose and monitor wellness or disease. This milestone is yet another example of our dedication to this cause. #TomorrowStartsToday #ABetterWorldForPets
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This year, we are marking International Homeless Animals Day by launching our four-part ‘Fur-Ever Home’ series! In this series, we'll be sharing exclusive interviews with expert advisors from our State of Pet Homelessness Project, offering valuable data and insights to help tackle the issue. Kicking things off, we spoke with Joyce Briggs, former President of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs. Joyce shares her expert insight and advice on how we can prevent the rising number of homeless pets. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/exnT-kuw #ABetterWorldForPets #StateOfPetHomelessnessProject #InternationalHomelessPetsDay
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Pets make our world better, that’s why we are committed to delivering our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. But pet ownership still isn’t as simple as it could be, that’s why we are focused on improving this experience. Our digital transformation is key to that, so we are delighted to be sharing today the creation of the Mars Petcare Digital Advisory Board, welcoming experts in digital from across industry, policy and academia: Amy Landucci, Benedetto Conversano, Lily Cheng, Marc Speichert, Nathan Furr, Saj-nicole Joni, Ph.D., all recognized leaders who will bring insight and knowledge to help us accelerate our digital transformation. Read more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6042lPyUr #ABetterWorldForPets #digitaltransformation #transformingpetexperience