Leeds-based pet supplier Monster Pet Supplies has announced it will be expanding into France after receiving significant funding.

The company has recently started exporting overseas to France and has launched a French language version of their website after doubling turnover in the past 12 months.

Despite pricing and shipping charges, the company are able to compete effectively for business even at a distance – supplying specialist dog food cheaper to the French than they can purchase it from a local trader.

Jonny Gould, owner of Monster Pet Supplies, said: "The time seemed right to expand overseas and we’re confident with the excitement of Le Grand Depart this year that it can only make potential French customers feel positive about a family-run Yorkshire business like Monster Pet Supplies.”

Monster Pet Supplies was established in 2010 and now employs 14 staff and has a turnover of £3 million. The company, which sells pet supplies online to the general public, also has ambitious plans to enter the Chinese market and import pet supplies from the world’s second largest economy.

Barclays has provided support through working capital and international services.

Dawn Spencer, business banking manager at Barclays said: “Whilst many businesses have been thinking about the opportunities the Tour de France will bring to the UK, it’s great to see that Jonny and his team have used the opportunity to focus their plans overseas in France.

"They already have a massive following on Facebook and Twitter in both the UK and France and the future looks bright for this well-managed, forward thinking ambitious company.“

Check out the company's website www.monsterpetsupplies.co.uk