What We Do & Why
Welcome to UK Pet Food, the 'go-to' trade association for pet food manufacturers, serving the nation's pets for over 50 years.
We represent both pet food manufacturers and suppliers, speaking on their behalf to the government, the media and other stakeholders, as 'the responsible voice of the industry'.
We support dynamic and responsible UK pet food manufacturing, representing our members’ views and striving to raise standards. Working with our teams of experts, we also provide educational information on pet nutrition and the manufacture of pet food.
Animal welfare, and the safeguarding of standards for both farm animals and companion animals, underpins everything that we do. We achieve this through three core pillars:
NUTRITION
SUSTAINABILITY
SAFETY & STANDARDS
Pet food that's Safe & Sustainable
We require safe, nutritious, and sustainably produced ingredients with a food system that recognises and values pet food.
Health & Welfare of all animals
We want a society that treats pets with their best interests at heart, and a food system that focuses on the welfare of farmed animals.
Highlighting the importance of our pets
We want to ensure a society that values the important role pets play in the improvement of health and mental wellbeing.
Supporting trade to the EU & wider world
We need to maintain regulatory alignment with the EU and call on the Government to support businesses in accessing new markets.
Our ultimate goal is to help pet owners and professionals make evidence-based, sustainable choices for the health and happiness of pets.