Our Full Membership is open to manufacturers of pet food and ingredient suppliers
Manufacturers must be UK-based and suppliers must have a UK sales and marketing operation
UK Pet Food members account for over 90% of the UK Pet Food market.
Our Full Membership provides the opportunity for members to have more involvement in industry decisions, access to market insights, resources, advice and best practice, communication around the latest changes in legislation and policy, as well as the opportunity to build relationships within the pet food sector.
INFLUENCE: UK Pet Food uses a single voice to communicate on important industry decisions and emerging topics. Members also have the opportunity to influence policy and legislation by joining committees and working groups.
KNOWLEDGE: We provide a wide range of educational resources, from our Pet Food & Nutrition Training Course to training on sustainability topics. Members receive early warnings and expert advice on upcoming changes to regulations and industry best practice — and can contact our team directly for one-to-one guidance.
COLLABORATION: By bringing the industry together, we help to build the best possible future for UK pet food. Members can share insights, attend events, and shape the direction of our work to reflect the needs of the full pet food community.
What our members most value:
What you can expect as a Full Member:
Expert advice & guidance
- Advanced warnings & specialist advice on regulatory and technical matters
- Regular updates on key topics including trade restrictions & sustainability
- Crisis management support and advice
Training & education
- Education and training on a variety of topics, including discounted access to the Pet Food and Nutrition Course
Opportunity to input & influence
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Participation in our member annual Market Data Scheme – to receive our Market Data Report free of charge - Join one of our Committees or Working Groups – an opportunity for all members, from small to large, to shape the work of UK Pet Food to benefit the nation’s pets
Events & networking
- Invitations to a wide range of events and networking opportunities throughout the year, including our Annual Convention
Media exposure & promotion
- Media and public relations support
- Promotion through the UK Pet Food Member Directory, links and banners
“We have been a member of UK Pet Food for many years as it’s essential to us as a business. UK Pet Food has formed a solid base of expertise through the committees and working groups. The name change is a great move forward reflecting the whole range of members all of which are integral to the supply of safe and nutritious pet food.”
I really enjoy the Veterinary Nutrition and Communications working groups and feel like I get a lot from them. It is great to be able to work with like-minded people in the industry to help educate the public on feeding their pets. It also helps us as a company to keep up to date with research and industry updates.
How to apply for Full Membership
To be eligible, your company must:
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Operate within the UK pet food market
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Commit to the UK Pet Food 'Charter and Codes of Practice' and to uphold our 'Code of Conduct', ensuring legal compliance, transparency and responsible marketing.
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Be supported by two existing Full Members
Fees
Subscription fees start at a base-rate of £1,000 and then increase on a sliding scale, according to your company's annual turnover, per million pounds. Fees are payable on an annual basis.
Application process
- Complete and submit the application below
- A member of our team will get in touch to set up an introduction call
- Eligibility is determined through an evaluation of references, a site visit and review by the UK Pet Food Committee
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]