Business

British producer of pet food, Lily’s Kitchen, has had another strong year of growth fuelled by consumer demand for premium natural food for pets and a 25 percent increase in distribution points. In the year to 31 March 2018 the company, which reached its landmark 10th anniversary in 2018, saw…

A not-for-profit veterinary company is opening its second practice in Yorkshire. The clinic opens less than one year since it unveiled its first Yorkshire-based surgery in Tingley, Leeds. Animal Trust opens on Railway Street, Dewsbury, on 14 January. Set up by vets with the main focus on the welfare of…

Nylon chews and edible treats manufacturer, TastyBone, has announced the launch of its new QuattroBone product. The new product features a four-pronged design and will be available in four delicious flavours from the manufacturer’s World Flavours collection; Chorizo, Fish and Chips, Hoisin Duck and Chicken Tikka. The new bones are…

A new “eco-friendly” pet food manufacturer has announced it is entering the UK market. German pet food manufacturer, Lucky and Prince, will begin its UK operations by launching its Poultry with Carrots and Potatoes, Lamb with Carrots and Potatoes, Apples and Cottage Cheese, Beef with Potatoes and Venison with Zucchini…

Pet food brand, Purina, has awarded a total of £22,000 to UK-based groups Medical Detection Dogs and Canine Hope in its BetterwithPets Prize. The European-wide BetterwithPets Prize celebrates innovations focused on enriching the lives of pets and people. The finalists of the Purina BetterwithPets Prize, in collaboration with Ashoka, a…

Animal healthcare firm Simplyhealth Professionals and pet tech company Felcana have announced that they are to collaborate as strategic partners. Simplyhealth’s expertise in preventive health plans will support the efforts of Felcana’s team of veterinary surgeons, data scientists and engineers, with a view to understanding how pet health plans can…

A Scottish pet retailer has won the ‘Best Montrose Business’ gong at the Angus Business Awards for the third year running. Montrose Pet Shop, has now been entered into the finals of the national competition as a result of the win, with awards based on customer votes. Owner Yvonne Will…

Mid-market private equity firm August Equity has supported the management buyout of Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd (Hallmarq), a global specialist in advanced diagnostics for equine and companion animals. Founded in 2001, Hallmarq is commended in the animal health sector for its development of the world’s only MRI scanner for the…

UK dog owners are expected to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas according to new research. Insurance company, Protectivity, polled more than 1,000 dog owners during its research, which found that dog owners across the UK are collectively looking to spend a staggering £213,743,179 on gifts for their dog…

This week Scarsdale Vets is taking part in tree planting at one of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tree planting is just one of several green initiatives Scarsdale Vets has recently implemented to make its veterinary practices more eco-friendly and to do its bit for the wider environment. On 29…