Walker and Drake secures Pedigree Wholesale distribution deal

Walker and Drake has announced that it has secured a nationwide distribution deal with Pedigree Wholesale.

The company also recently exhibited at PATS Telford for the first time this year where it launched its new wet food and salmon oil.

As a result, it is following up the leads from the show including interest from a distributor in Japan.

This news follows the opening of a new £900,000 production facility in Barnsley where the company is based.

Tim Matthews, director, said: “Walker and Drake was formed with the clear intention of producing a British made, complete, nutritional dog food made using the ‘minimal processing’ Cold Pressed technique and good quality ingredients.

“We source ingredients within the UK where possible and we feel that with regard to
sustainability, we are doing what we can by using as many ingredients that are part
of the human food production process. Our new wet food comes in Tetra Pak cartons. The single piece of packaging makes it smaller and more compact, meaning less lorries on the road, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.”

He added: “Tetra Pak has its own recycling plant in the UK, enabling its cartons to be remade into everything from roof tiles to toilet roll cores. Their investment in UK recycling means that over 94% of councils collect the cartons, either from the roadside or from recycling centres

“We are looking forward to furthering our relationship with Pedigree Wholesale and
to see where this will take the brand as we now have nationwide distribution. We are
also delighted to have been recognised by the industry having been nominated for
so many awards this year.”