London
London plays a key role in the UK pet industry, hosting a dense concentration of independent pet retailers, high-footfall flagship stores, brand headquarters, and trade events. Our coverage focuses on commercial developments in the capital — including new shop openings, refurbishments, acquisitions, and regional trends in customer demand. We also report on London-based distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers operating in pet food, accessories, grooming, and pet health. Whether you’re monitoring local competition or seeking retail partnerships, this tag offers insight into the business landscape for petcare professionals in the capital.
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Sep- 2025 -1 SeptemberManufacturers
Ruffingtons celebrates first year of ‘rapid growth’
Dog treat brand Ruffingtons has marked its first anniversary in which it saw it double its initial growth targets and expand to more than 200 stockists across the UK. The company, part of Lincolnshire-based Fold Hill Foods, launched at the Pets and Aquatics Trade Show (PATS) in September 2024 with…
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Aug- 2025 -7 AugustVeterinary
London Vet Specialists launches oncology service for pets
London Vet Specialists (LVS) has launched a new oncology department to treat pets diagnosed with cancer at its hospital in Hammersmith. The Linnaeus-owned multidisciplinary hospital has appointed European diplomat Sofia Ramos to lead the service. She is joined by lead oncology nurse Inge Breathnach, a registered veterinary nurse with veterinary…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyBusiness
RDCP acquires DJL Petfoods Ingredients
RDCP has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nottingham-based DJL Petfoods Ingredients Ltd (DJL) for an undisclosed sum. DJL is a UK supplier of premium pet food ingredients and raw materials. With the new investment, the business is targeting growth and the creation of new product lines. Founder…
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30 JulyRetailers
Untamed secures first UK supermarket listings
Direct-to-consumer pet food brand Untamed has secured its first supermarket listings in the UK, with products now available in Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores nationwide and Co-op to follow. Founded in 2019, the London-based company has delivered more than 50 million tins of cat food across the UK via online channels. …
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18 JulyRetailers
Omni secures B Corp status
Vet-founded brand Omni has secured B Corporation (B Corp) certification, embedding ethical practices across its operations. Environmental efforts include using recycled packaging, tracking emissions, and sourcing UK-based manufacturing to minimise transportation. It also supports charities through donations and fundraising, with additional activities such as tree planting and beach clean-ups. The…
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15 JulyBusiness
Santévet Group acquires Tedaisy
UK pet insurance company Tedaisy has been acquired by European pet health insurance firm Santévet Group for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, subject to UK regulatory approval, marks a significant step in Santévet’s international growth strategy, securing its entry into the UK’s £2bn pet insurance market and expanding its pan-European…
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3 JulyRetailers
Pawd Drinks backs Dog Awareness Week to help protect delivery workers
Pet health supplement company Pawd Drinks is supporting Dog Awareness Week, a campaign aimed at reducing dog attacks on postal and delivery workers. Founders Archie Wilson and Rory Hanna, whose business is based in London, are lending their backing to the Royal Mail Group and Communication Workers Union (CWU) initiative. …
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1 JulyIndustry News
Pawd Drinks launches new packaging amid Pets Corner rollout
Pet health brand Pawd Drinks has launched new retail packaging as its full range of liquid supplements goes on sale in Pets Corner stores across the UK. The London-based start-up, founded by Rory Hanna and Archie Wilson, both 28, offers functional liquid supplements designed to provide an alternative to pills…
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Jun- 2025 -13 JuneAwards
Pet Trust UK named Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist
Pet Trust UK has been shortlisted in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognised in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category. The awards celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK. This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs from across the country have been shortlisted for their innovation, resilience…
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9 JuneRetailers
Mars expands global Better Cities for Pets programme
Pet care company Mars is expanding its Better Cities for Pets programme to support more pet-friendly urban environments worldwide. The initiative will invest more than $1m (£737,577) in increasing access to green spaces and pet-friendly areas, aiming to benefit 10 million people and pets by 2030. The global expansion is…
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