Announced 22 July 2026: Assisi Pet Care, backed by US private-equity firm Wind Point Partners, has agreed to acquire UK natural pet-food maker Forthglade from IK Partners. Terms were not disclosed. Forthglade, founded in 1971 and based in Okehampton, Devon, produces minimally processed wet and dry dog food, treats and natural recipes with strong UK distribution across grocery, specialist retail and online.
Assisi has been building a European premium-natural pet-care platform since Wind Point’s 2023 acquisition of the group. Forthglade joins Hi Life, Hollings, Maced, DogWay, Pet Munchies and Yakers in the portfolio. Forthglade’s revenue has doubled over the past six years under IK, validating that mid-market natural brands scale profitably when paired with the right capital. The deal underscores how the UK premium/natural segment keeps consolidating under PE-backed platform buyers.
Author: GlobalPetIndex Editorial
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