Assisi Pet Care acquires Burns Pet Nutrition

Assisi Pet Care has announced that it has acquired Burns Pet Nutrition for an undisclosed amount.

Burns Pet Nutrition was founded 30 years ago by John Burns MBE a qualified vet who developed formulations which are focussed on pet health.

Today, the Burns brand of pet food is well known for its high quality dry and wet dog food products as well as its recently introduced range of products for cats.

The acquisition of Burns Pet Nutrition is the first transaction since the recent investment in Assisi by Wind Point Partners.

John Burns, founder of Burns Pet Nutrition, said: “After 30 years of owning and growing Burns Pet Nutrition I feel that it is time for me to retire and hand over the reins. It has been a joyful and, at times, difficult journey.

“I have had a great deal of support from many people and organisations over the years and I would like to extend my gratitude to all of them. I am delighted that Assisi Pet Care is a good fit for Burns and they will grow the Burns brand in a responsible, ethical way.”

Peter Mangion, founder and CEO of Assisi Pet Care, added: “We are delighted to be adding the highly regarded Burns brand to the Assisi portfolio of brands but are equally pleased to be welcoming the fantastic Burns Pet Nutrition team to our organisation.

“The Burns brand is a perfect fit for Assisi in that animal health and well-being are central to the brand’s proposition. I am delighted that through this acquisition, we will add some excellent people in product development, marketing, sales, finance and operations functions, based in Kidwelly, Wales.”