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Partners Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire MPM Products, a global pet food business focused on premium cat food, from 3i. Headquartered in the UK, MPM operates market leading premium wet cat food brands, including Applaws, Reveal, and Encore. MPM’s products are characterised by their focus on…

National Pet Shop Day is set to return on 12 July with more than 400 independent retailers already signed up, more than twice the number at the same point last year. The initiative, launched in 2024 by pet healthcare manufacturer Johnson’s Veterinary Products, aims to highlight the role of independent…

Prefera Petfood has announced that it has acquired alternative UK-based protein petfood business The Pack. The Pack launched in 2021 primarily selling direct to consumer and in 2022 it was selected for Mars Petcare backed accelerator Leap Ventures. The brand became the first in the world to sell a cultivated…

Veterinary services group, CVS, has disposed of its crematoria operations to Anima Care, a UK registered subsidiary of Anima Care Holding, the parent company of the pet aftercare division of Funecap Group, for £42.4m.  In light of the “attractive” approach by Funecap, CVS made the decision to offload its crematoria…

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is being extended to provide an additional £500m in lending capacity to smaller businesses across the UK, including those operating in the pet industry. This expansion comes at a time when many businesses are navigating the financial impact of changes in global tariff rates. For pet…

Non-stop Dogwear has announced that it has been included in the Financial Times 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025. The company was ranked 13th in the retail category, highlighting its commitment to innovation and continuous growth. The FT1000, compiled annually by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista, ranks Europe’s…

BFB Lovebirds, a small, home-based business dedicated to avian care, has been awarded a 5-star Animal Welfare Licence by Tendring District Council as a licensed breeder.  The achievement represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey, cementing its commitment to setting the “highest standards” of ethical practice, bird health and…

Lichfield-based pet care business, First For Pets, has announced that it is now available for acquisition. The business has been operating since 2019 and is now on the market for £84,995 or nearest offer. First For Pets generates an annual turnover of £176,675 and an annual gross profit of £80,474,…

Pets at Home has seen its share price rise over 17% today (26 February) amid rumours that private equity firm BC Partners is preparing a bid, according to reports from City AM. A series of bidcos were registered on 24 February with pug in the name sparking speculation that they…

Unleashed by Purina, a pet innovation and acceleration programme, has unveiled the seven start-ups that will form its class of 2025. The 20-week accelerator programme, now in its sixth year, supports pet-tech startups looking to disrupt the market with innovative solutions to transform pet-care. The cohort includes a trusted AI-driven…