It's part of a £6million investment
INSPIRED pet nutrition, the fast-growing pet food company, has unveiled its newly developed Head Office and a state-of-the-art Distribution Centre, one of the largest in the UK, representing a combined £6 million investment in the company’s people, infrastructure, and long-term growth.
This milestone marks another significant chapter in the journey of INSPIRED and reinforces its commitment to the Yorkshire region, where the business was first established. The investment not only strengthens the operational capabilities of INSPIRED but also reflects its continued focus on creating a modern, collaborative workplace that supports innovation, well-being, and performance.
The new Head Office, spanning nearly 1000 square meters, has been designed to:
- Reflect the purpose and culture of INSPIRED, creating an environment where people, pets, and performance thrive together
- Enable smart collaboration through optimised team zones and hybrid-ready technology
- Enhance colleague wellbeing and productivity
The new Distribution Centre - one of the largest of its kind in the UK - will enhance the supply chain resilience and capacity of INSPIRED, supporting the company’s ambitious growth both in the UK and Europe.
Over the past 12 months, INSPIRED has initiated exceptional expansion, including the acquisition of two companies in France and one in UK. This growth has seen the company scale from 450 to over 1,600 colleagues, operating across five manufacturing sites and offices in the UK, France, Poland, and Spain.
In under five years, INSPIRED has evolved from a leading UK pet food company with revenues of around £100 million to one of Europe’s largest independent branded pet food businesses, with revenues now exceeding £500 million.
INSPIRED holds the market-leading position in UK dog food and continues to grow across other pet nutrition categories. Its portfolio includes some of the UK’s most recognised and trusted pet food brands: Harringtons (UK’s #1 dry dog food), Butcher’s (the UK’s #1 wet dog food brand), Wagg (UK’s #1 brand by volume), Ultra Premium Direct (#1 online pet food brand in France), Pro-Nutrition (fastest growing pet food brand in France pet specialty) and Barking Heads and AATU(premium dog food brands).
Arthur Van Benthem, CEO of INSPIRED pet nutrition, said: “It marks a proud and symbolic moment for everyone at INSPIRED. Our newly designed Head Office and Distribution Centre are not just investments in infrastructure - these are investments in our people, our brands, and our future. These developments reflect our commitment to our purpose to create happiness.”
The firm was acquired by international investment firm and buy-and-build specialist CapVest in 2020 and subsequently acquired Pet Food UK in 2021. In October 2024, INSPIRED acquired Butcher’s Pet Care (“BPC”), the UK’s leading wet pet food manufacturer. This past September and October respectively INSPIRED acquired Sopral and Ultra Premium Direct (“UPd”)in France.