VetPlus secures distribution deals in South America
Global animal nutraceutical expert VetPlus has appointed distributors in South America and a new business unit manager in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Lancashire-based company has now secured agreements in Ecuador, which began in May 2022 and since added deals across Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia and Panama, with sales expected to begin in Peru in February 2024.
Three employees are now based in the VetPlus Regional Support Office in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Expansion in South America comes alongside a similar period of growth in Africa, where VetPlus currently has distributors in Egypt and Morocco.
The business has also hired its first Business Unit Manager, Kelechi Osuji, based, in Lagos, Nigeria, to support plans to sign its first sub-Saharan distribution partner.
Sam Wright, Sales Director at VetPlus, said: “It’s been a hugely successful year for us as we continue to bring the best in class in veterinary nutraceuticals to vet practices around the world.
“The progress we’ve made in the last 12 months alone is a testament to the hard work of our international team and we have big ambitions to continue expanding both in South America, Africa and beyond.”
VetPlus has been leading the development of nutraceuticals within the UK veterinary profession for over 25 years, with over 3,000 veterinary practices across the country recommending its products.
VetPlus owner, Tangerine Group has recorded a turnover of £40.9m, up from £37.4m the previous year.
More than £1.6m of the Group’s profits are set to be reinvested back into the business to support further overseas expansion, as well as product development and significant upgrades in manufacturing facilities.
