Lintbells joins the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100

Press release – for immediate distribution

December 2016

Lintbells has made the list! In the 20th anniversary edition of the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 list out now, Lintbells, maker of high quality natural pet supplements, has come in at number 61. Flagged as ‘one to watch’ last year, it’s a tremendous achievement for the company and tops a fantastic year that also saw it win a Queens Award for Innovation, while retailer Pets at Home awarded it the accolade of ‘Best Multi-Channel Supplier’.

Based in the countryside near the village of Weston, just outside Hitchin, Lintbells expanded its team during 2016, making key appointments in sales, marketing and customer support. The company now has a vibrant and committed work force of over 50 people, all of whom are dedicated to making pets’ lives better.

Thanks to its partnerships with UK universities that allow the natural pet supplements to be validated by veterinarians and a strong focus on innovation, Lintbells’ sales have grown by an average of 62 per cent per year.

Co-founder John Howie says it’s all down to the team, the support of partners in veterinary practice, the pet trade and online retailers and pet owners who have all been vocal in their support for the company’s products, “We’re grateful to everyone who has taken the time to give us an amazing review, who has made the decision to stock, or recommended us to someone else.”

His fellow co-founder John Davies commented, “It’s been just ten years since we realised that we had an idea that could help pets with their health and wellbeing. Being able to show that the product we developed helped my dog, Charlie was a great moment. Being able to help hundreds of thousands of pets and work with an amazing team of committed people is even better.”

The range is supported by a ‘See the Difference' guarantee and includes some of the best-selling joint and skin supplements in the UK under the YuMOVE and YuMEGA brands. This year YuCalm – a premium, natural calming supplement was added to the company’s portfolio.

For more information about Lintbells and the product range of natural pet supplements visit www.lintbells.com.

Tags: Lintbells, Fast Track List, Sunday Times, Virgin, innovation, pet supplement

Note to editors – If you would like to speak to the company’s co-founder and CEO John Howie, please let us know. We would be happy to arrange a telephone interview.

About Lintbells

For Lintbells, every product starts with a pet in need. Based in Weston in Hertfordshire, Lintbells researches, formulates and sells high quality, innovative natural supplements that aim to improve the lives of dogs, cats and horses. It’s a commitment the company takes very seriously and has resulted in products that support skin and coat condition, digestive health and joint care.

Established in 2006 by John Howie and John Davies, Lintbells has a strong focus on scientific validation of its products, working with experts such as the Royal Veterinary College and New Zealand’s Marlborough Research Centre. But it doesn’t stop with the science because helping pets is at the core of the business.

At all levels of the Lintbells’ organisation there’s a realisation that collectively, everyone has a responsibility to help keep pets healthy and happy by providing effective, high quality, pet supplements at affordable prices.

And it seems those efforts are increasingly appreciated by pets and their people. By the end of 2016, 180 million YuMOVE tablets had been sold to pet owners in more than 15 countries.

Press contact: Susan McKay, BVMS, MRCVS, MBA or Deborah Cocksedge at Companion Consultancy Tel 01284 388702 or 07887 515870 (Susan) Email deborah@companionconsultancy.com or susan@companionconsultancy.com