Lucy Patto Davidson and Kat Goldin have turned a Stirlingshire surplus produce initiative into a retail powerhouse, with Goat Rodeo Goods now stocking 400 UK shops including Dobbies and Oliver Bonas. The Courier reported in March 2026 that the company expects to generate more than £500,000 in sales this year. That figure represents a forecast, not a confirmed annual result, yet it signals a trajectory far beyond their initial Christmas market experiments.
The business didn't start with a spreadsheet. It started with a mistake. In 2024, the founders intended to buy 200 kilograms of cucumbers in Glasgow but accidentally ordered 2,000 kilograms. They spent two weeks processing the vegetables before they spoiled, expecting the resulting jars to last a year. They sold out in weeks.
Goldin, an Iowa native, drove the flavor profile toward bold, American-style pickles like “Bad Boy Bread and Butter” and “Rodeo Disco.” Patto Davidson, a private chef specializing in open-fire cooking, brought culinary precision. The pair leveraged their connection to Fodder + Farm in Port of Menteith to source surplus, ensuring every jar had a purpose. Waste became inventory.
Turnover has jumped 300% year-on-year. The company now employs seven people and has expanded its range to include spice blends and dehydrated pickle salts, a direct result of repurposing unsellable batches. Dobbies alone stocks the products in 45 locations. The next milestone is clear: converting that £500,000 projection into a banked reality before the end of 2026.