MD04-ABS - Premium Raw Dog Food Manufacturer & Distributor Business for Sale

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Confidentially Offered for Sale

Business Ref: MD04-ABS

Asking Price: £500,000 + Stock (Cash Free, Debt Free)

Business Location: Rural Location (Midlands)

Projected Turnover for current financial year: £1.4m

Adjusted EBITDA (pre- director drawings) c. £250,000

200 regular trade customers

8,000 direct-to-consumers (D2C) customers on database

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Premium Raw Dog Food Manufacturer & Distributor presents an opportunity to acquire a fast-growing, premium raw dog food business operating within one of the most resilient and expanding consumer sectors pet nutrition.

Established in 2024, the business has scaled rapidly to a forecast £1.4m turnover in the coming financial year, with adjusted EBITDA circa £250,000, supported by a repeat-driven Business 2 Business model (c.80%) and a growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel.

The company is widely regarded as a market challenger, combining:

• High-quality, own-manufactured raw dog food

• Strong trade relationships and repeat ordering

• Complementary distribution of high margin treats, chews, and supplements

• A loyal and expanding customer base

 

With Year-on-Year growth ranging from 11% to 26%, strong operational foundations, and multiple clear growth levers yet to be fully exploited, this is a rare chance to acquire a scalable platform rather than a lifestyle business.

The sale is driven by personal and family considerations, not trading performance.

 

WHY THIS BUSINESS IS ATTRACTIVE

• Premium sector exposure with structural tailwinds

• Proven demand with repeat trade customers

• Diversified revenues across manufacturing, wholesale, and direct-to-consumers (D2C)

• Strong gross margins and EBITDA headroom

• Operationally stable grow sales, not fix problems

• Immediate upside through marketing, scale, and automation

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

• Shareholding: 100% owned by Director

• Incorporated: 2024

• Activity: Premium raw dog food manufacturing, wholesale, distribution & retail

• Business Model: 80% B2B | 20% D2C

• Reputation: Strong product quality and service reliability

Founded by an experienced operator previously successful in raw pet food retail, the business was built deliberately to avoid over-reliance on any single channel or customer.

Operations are repeatable, regulated, and well-documented, with compliance, SOPs, and quality controls firmly embedded.

 

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Core Offerings

• Own-brand premium raw dog food (manufactured in-house)

• Wholesale supply to trade customers

• Distribution of:

o High margin treats and chews

o Supplements and complementary products

Key Differentiators

• Consistency of raw ingredients and finished product

• Agile production and recipe flexibility

• Ability to white-label and customise

• Direct manufacturer control (not outsourced)

• Strong customer engagement and responsiveness

Products are well received both within the trade and by end consumers, reinforcing repeat purchasing behavior.

 

MARKET & CLIENTS

Customers

• Circa 200 regular trade customers

• Circa. 8,000 direct-to-consumers (D2C) on database

• High proportion of repeat orders

Market Position

• Positioned as a premium challenger brand

• Competes with top-end raw brands (e.g. established premium producers)

• Differentiates through service, agility, and quality consistency

Market Outlook

The pet nutrition market continues to demonstrate long-term structural growth, driven by:

• Humanisation of pets

• Demand for transparency and quality ingredients

• Premiumisation of feeding habits

The raw pet food segment is forecast to grow at mid-to-high single digit to double-digit Compound Annual Growth Rate over the next decade, materially outperforming traditional pet food categories.

 

OPERATIONS

Premises

• Approximately. 6,000 square feet industrial unit

• Ground floor factory; offices and storage above

• Rural location within a shopping village

• Rolling lease with 2 months’ notice

• Annual rent: £22,000

• Rates: c. £5,187 (2025/26)

Staffing

• 10 full-time employees

• 2 part-time employees

• Key Operations Manager in place

• Full contracts and job descriptions

Systems & Technology

• Cloud-based office systems (MS Office + specialist tools)

• Production machinery essential to operations

• Clear scope to improve efficiency via automation and labelling investment

Regulatory & Compliance

• Licensed by APHA / DEFRA

• Trading Standards compliant

• Environmental Health permit in place

• Regular inspections

• Extensive SOPs and QA documentation

No regulatory, debt, or compliance issues.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Growth Forecast:

• Financial Year 2026/27 revenue projected at £1.65m

• Net profit projected at c. £170k (organic growth only)

 

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

A new owner with capital and focus could unlock significant upside:

• Expand Business-2-Business penetration and geographic reach

• Scale D2C via improved digital marketing

• Launch Amazon channel (already planned)

• Increase white-label production

• Introduce new formats and SKUs

• Invest in production automation to scale output

• Improve margins through volume efficiencies

Indicative upside:
At 30 tonnes per week production (currently <10), revenues could reach circa £5m, with potential net profits of £600k+ at scale.

 

REASON FOR SALE

The owner is approaching retirement age and is managing family health considerations. The sale is not performance related.

SUPPORT AND TRAINING: A full handover and training period of up to 3 months is available.

The vendor is prepared to sign a non-compete agreement.

 

NEXT STEPS

• Further financial and commercial detail available strictly under NDA

• Viewings by appointment only

• Confidential sale — discretion essential

For further information, please contact, Abercorn Business Sales.  e-mail: expert@abercornbusinesssales.com or telephone: 0800-246-1313

 

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