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Yuyu Pharma Invests in James & Ella, Advancing Its Global Expansion Into Premium Pet Wellness
Yuyu Pharma announced today a strategic investment in James & Ella, the United Kingdom's fastest-growing freeze-dried pet nutrition company. Founded by entrepreneur James Middleton, James & Ella has rapidly established itself as the leader of the UK freeze-dried category, with nationwide distribution through Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado, and Amazon UK, supported by a strongly expanding direct-to-consumer subscription channel.
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