Working together
We work closely with organisations connected to the pet food industry, so we can help to build the best possible future for UK pet food and the nation's pets.
Collaborations include:
FEDIAF (The European Pet Food Federation)
UK Pet Food is a member of FEDIAF, the credible and responsible voice of the European pet food industry.
FEDIAF collaborates with authorities, regulators and academics to achieve favourable conditions for the supply of safe, nutritious and palatable products.
FEDIAF is fully committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, the wellbeing of pet animals, and their important social role and to the respect of sustainable development. UK Pet Food is a member of FEDIAF - working alongside other European trade bodies.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @FEDIAF_PetFood
- Website:
- europeanpetfood.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/company/fediaf/
All-Party Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW)
UK Pet Food co-sponors the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) which is an all-party group made up of MPs, Peers and associate animal welfare organisations or groups with a specific interest in this area.
The aim of the Group is to promote and further the cause of animal welfare by all means available to Parliament.
APGAW seeks to influence the development and introduction of effective wide-ranging legislation to improve welfare and also acts as a discussion forum of politicians and welfare experts to looks at areas of concern.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- apgaw.org/
National Pet Month (NPM)
UK Pet Food coordinates National Pet Month alongside the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).
NPM is unique in bringing together animal welfare charities, professional bodies, pet businesses, schools, youth groups and pet lovers, with the common goal of improving the welfare of pets.
Whilst the core #NationalPetMonth campaign runs from April to May each year via various media outlets, the important messages that NPM endorses run all year-round.
NPM celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources across it's various online platforms. NPM celebrates pet ownership, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions across the UK.
- Twitter:
- @NatPetMonthUK
- Website:
- www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk/
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/company/nationalpetmonth/
Canine and Feline Sector Group (CSFG)
The Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) is made up of influential organisations, including UK Pet Food, who advise Government on behalf of the sector on strategically important dog and cat health and welfare issues and standards.CFSG is a "not for profit" body which offers expert advice and recommendations with a unified and respected voice on dogs and cats from members including charities, the veterinary sectors and the pet industry.
- Website:
- www.cfsg.org.uk/
Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
UK Pet Food are Associate Members of the Food And Drink Federation (FDF), a powerful voice for the UK’s vibrant, resilient and diverse food and drink manufacturing industry.
Through Associate Membership, UK Pet Food and our members benefit from access to experts in sustinability, as well as the opportunity to attend fantastic events, both virtual and in-person, hosted by FDF.
- Twitter:
- @Foodanddrinkfed
- Website:
- www.fdf.org.uk/
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/company/food-and-drink-federation/
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The Animal Welfare Education Alliance (AWEA)
The Animal Welfare Education Alliance (AWEA) is a collaboration of the UK’s leading pet welfare organisations. All 20 members are united by a key belief that young people should be educated about caring for animals and the importance of providing for their Five Welfare Needs, as set out in the Animal Welfare Act 2006: The need for a suitable environment, the need for a suitable diet, the need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns, any need to be housed with, or apart from, other animals plus the need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury, and disease. AWEA works with the Department for Education to encourage reference to this subject. Please scroll down for full list of all the charities we work alongside.
Pet Education Resources (PER)
Pet Education Resources (PER) is a website created by UK Pet Food for AWEA members who all produce a wealth of high quality information on pet health and welfare. This useful signposting website hosts all educational resources, events and visits produced by members of AWEA from curriculum linked lesson plans for teachers to fun resources for after school clubs. The website is a great example of organisations working together to improve animal welfare education.
- Website:
- www.peteducationresources.co.uk
We also make the most of the expertise we have within our members:
UK Pet Food is built on a solid base of expertise through the committees and working groups. Committees & working groups are made up of experts from across the diverse range of UK Pet Food's members.
