Pedigree Wholesale pays respects to co-founder Terry Brown

Pedigree Wholesale has announced that one of its co-founders Terry Brown has passed away after a short illness.

Brown, alongside his wife Wendy, and co-founders Derek Slater and his wife Carol, founded Pedigree Wholesale in Nottingham in 1972.

He remained a central part of the business throughout his life, always “focused, engaged, and energetic”.

The firm said those who worked with Brown will “remember not just his drive and business sense but also his integrity, humility, and down-to-earth approach, which made a lasting impression on everyone he met”.

Steve Brown, Terry’s son and CEO of Specialist Pet Group, said: “My dad was truly passionate about the pet industry and devoted his life to building a business that cared as much about people and pets as it did about performance. He taught me the importance of integrity, hard work, and keeping your feet on the ground. His legacy will continue to shape everything we do at Pedigree Wholesale and Specialist Pet Group.”

The Brown family and everyone at Pedigree Wholesale has thanked everyone “sincerely” for the many kind messages of support they have received. Details of funeral arrangements will be shared in due course for those who wish to pay their respects.

Correction: The headline of this article previously incorrectly stated Brown’s age as 72 when in fact he was 81 years of age.