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Bella+Duke has announced that it has partnered with chef James Martin to create a limited-edition guinea fowl meal centered around fresh ingredients.
The subscription-based pet food company said the recipe brings “restaurant level thinking to dog mealtimes”, mixing the guinea fowl with blueberries, seasonal vegetables and herbs to preserve natural flavour and nutritional value.
The brand said the product aligns with its continued commitment to natural dog food, through minimally processed meals that are at least 80% meat and fresh vegetables.
The meal will appear in selected pet stores over the coming months, after its initial exclusive gifting to Bella+Duke subscription customers, with packaging that features James Martin with his cocker spaniel Cooper.
Martin said: “As humans, we think carefully about the provenance of our own food – where it comes from, how it’s produced, and how fresh it is. I believe we should be doing exactly the same for our dogs, I believe dogs deserve better. They’re part of the family so they deserve not only food that is good for them but food they enjoy too.
“To me that means meals packed with fresh, nutritious ingredients that are minimally processed and delicious, helping them to truly live their best life. That’s exactly what this recipe with Bella+Duke is all about.” We know not to eat ultra-processed foods all the time – and let’s be honest, none of us would accept eating the same meal every single day, so why should they?”
He added: Food should be something to look forward to. I want Cooper to have variety, excitement and genuine enjoyment in what he’s eating, just as I do with my own meals. Feeding a fresher diet packed with real, whole ingredients gives dogs that pleasure, while also supporting their long-term health in a way ultra-processed food simply can’t.”
Tony Ottley, COO at Bella+Duke, said: “This collaboration with James is a natural fit. We share the same belief that provenance matters and that fresh ingredients packed with natural flavours and variety can make a real difference to dogs’ health and happiness. Working with James to create this recipe has been a real joy – this is about seeing our dogs’ mealtimes as more than a tick-box task, and instead as a true highlight of their day.”
