Business

Accapi Group, the European distributor for Ruffwear, has announced the appointment of Nicki Hamilton as managing director. Hamilton previously served as European sales director and deputy leader of PetSafe’s European business; this came after her tenure as sales director at Pedigree Wholesale. In these roles Accapi believed that she demonstrated…

Tavo Pet has announced that alongside exhibiting at Crufts 2025, it will also be an official sponsor. The show welcomes over 20,000 dogs and sees over 150,000 visitors flock to the event held at the NEC in Birmingham from 6 to 9 March. Tavo will be exhibiting in Hall 3…

Bruce’s Doggy Daycare has revealed that its losses before tax narrowed to £349,481 for the year ended 30 April 2024, down from £847,965 in 2023. Alongside this the company passed the £10m turnover mark, posting revenues of £10.7m in the period, up from £8.6m in 2023, a 24% increase year-on-year.…

Wilsons Pet Food has secured a £1m investment from The Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), managed by Maven Capital Partners. The IFS funding will enable Wilsons to accelerate growth by expanding into new product categories, and further enhance production capabilities. In 2024, Wilsons invested in a full rebrand across their…

Alternative pet food brands Omni Pet and Grub Club have been named on the Startups 100 index. Plant-based dog food producer Omni Pet was ranked 25th on the list while insect-based food Grub Club was ranked 72nd. Omni Pet was co-founded by celebrity vet Dr. Guy Sandelowsky, and prioritises health…

Your Pet Nutrition has been acquired by Germany-based company The Nutriment Company (TNC), its second acquisition of 2025. TNC believes that this acquisition strengthens its leading position in the UK and expands its portfolio of innovative pet health solutions. Your Pet Nutrition has an extensive range of supplements researched, co-developed…

K9 Wear has announced a partnership with Authentic Brands for a new Izod line of pet fashion. The partnership will introduce a collection of dog and cat products for the brand, including stylish yet functional dog harnesses, colorful bandanas, weatherproof travel raincoats, bowls and durable collars and leashes. The new…

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched the first phase of its business toolkit designed to help small and medium-sized pet businesses across the UK ‘plan and operate more effectively’. The initial release of the toolkit includes financial planning tools and a business plan template, both tailored to the unique…

Mars Petcare has announced a number of major collaborations with agribusiness companies to scale regenerative agriculture practices across its pet nutrition business in Europe. Multiyear collaborations have begun with suppliers including Cargill and ADM, and technical experts Biospheres, Horta, Agreena and Soil Capital in Europe. Through these partnerships, farmers in…

The Pets and Aquatic Trade Show (PATS) has been acquired by Raccoon Media Group. The existing PATS team will work closely with the Raccoon Media Group team, combining resources and expertise. Gordon Thomas, director of PATS, will continue in his role, working alongside Nicole Cooper, CEO of Raccoon Media Group’s…