Two entrepreneurs have set out ambitious plans for the growth of their pet treat company, Aniimal Industries.
With their eyes firmly set on global expansion, these producers of natural pet treats for dogs, wild birds, caged birds, and small animals are looking to expand their retail trade and wholesale base in the UK and overseas, as well as introducing a range of vegan pet treats for dogs.
Tom Robinson and his partner, Tammy Francis, set up the business in January 2019 and have been supplying to a growing number of independent retailers across the UK and Ireland with their own brand of dog treats called Tayla’s Kitchen.
Tom, who has worked the pet trade for over 10 years in multiple roles building up his own ideas and developing new strategies for production, explains the inspiration behind the business.
He said: “Tammy and myself have worked and been around animals all of our lives in one way or another. I worked in the pet trade for over 10 years in multiple roles and Tammy, as an experienced dog walker and trainer. She is also a big supporter of an animal rescue charity fostering dogs at her home until they found new loving families.
“We manufacture all of our treats with human-grade ingredients and no hidden nasties in our own bakery on the farm. We try to ensure all of our treats have extra benefits, such as turmeric for joint pain, tuna for dogs with sensitive tummies, and we package our products into environmentally friendly paper bags and our labels are printed with water-based inks.”
Aniimal Industries Ltd. has recently invested £100,000 in a bespoke automated seed and grass treat production line, which will enable the business to develop vegan dog treats, which is a growing trend in the pet food and pet treat markets.