Manufacturers

Jan- 2018 -

17 January

Felcana receives funding boost

Felcana has announced today that it has received seed funding from InseadAlum Ventures (“IAV”), a Singapore headquartered investment firm founded by INSEAD alumni. The financing will be used to launch the company’s first cutting-edge product, the Health Monitoring Kit, with global roll-out. It will also be used to fund ongoing…

16 January

Pet food manufacturer welcomes new managing director

Suffolk based pet food manufacturer Skinner’s, has welcomed Des Smith to the company as managing director. Des joins the company after spending ten years at Aspall Cyder where he was appointed managing director in 2011 and then CEO in 2012. During his time at Aspall, the business grew from £11m…

16 January

Pet food producer invests £1.5m in new site

Inspired Pet Nutrition is investing around £1.5 million in new equipment at its Dalton Mill site near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. In late November the factory achieved a weekly dispatch figure of 5,300 pallets. As part of the investment, additional robotic equipment is being installed on the site’s four production…

12 January

Pet food company joins forces with charity

Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs is providing support to a charity that strives to maintain the inseparable bond between pets and their owners when age or infirmity affect their lives. The Worcestershire-based company has agreed to partner the Cinnamon Trust which helps more than 87,000 people a year look after much…

11 January

Little BigPaw enters 2018 with new successes

British pet food brand Little BigPaw has entered the new year with expanding UK and international partnerships and a number of new industry accolades. The company was presented with the Award for Innovation at the China International Pet Show held in Shanghai. It was also crowned winners at this year’s…

10 January

Royal Canin boosts marketing team

Pet company ROYAL CANIN has grown the marketing team with two new appointments. Ben Hurley joins as ROYAL CANIN marketing manager for the retail channel. His 15 year career in retail, including in the grocery sector with Wm Morrison and Wilko, has given him extensive expertise in all areas of…

9 January

Permits given to trade EarthPro in Australia

Arcadia Reptile has announced that its full range of nutritional products (EarthPro) is now available in Australia via “Arcadia Reptile and Bird Australia”, an independent agent supplying the brand alongside HabiStat to trade and retail customers. John Courteney-Smith MRSB, Arcadia Reptile head of science and innovation said: “This is incredibly…

9 January

Raw food company launches new website

Natures Menu has launched a brand new website. The new site offers users the chance to see Natures Menu’s core brands; Natures Menu Original, Home Prepared, Country Hunter and finally, the brand new range, True Instinct. The website aims to enhance the user experience in key e-commerce areas including the…

8 January

Private equity company invests in Lintbells

Inflexion Private Equity has announced its investment in Lintbells Limited. Lintbells Limited has hinted that this expansion will mean new product launches, an enhanced digital presence and international expansion. Inflexion has previous experience in the sector, having already invested in Medivet and Kynetec. Tim Smallbone, head of the enterprise fund, Inflexion, commented:…

5 January

Pet food company pushes for Obesity Awareness Week to include dogs

Pet food company Cotswold RAW is promoting National Obesity Awareness Week for dogs, not just humans. With 1 in 3 UK dogs now deemed clinically obese the company has highlighted the need for correct nutrition and exercise for UK pets. Co-founder, Mark Lewis, stated: “We applaud the commitment of National…