The National Trust has teamed up with Devon-based natural pet food maker Forthglade.
The three-year partnership focuses on the launch of a range of natural meals for dogs and supports the National Trust’s ‘Dogs Welcome’ project, designed to help canine companions and their owners enjoy the places cared for by the National Trust across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A range of all-natural Gourmet dinners were launched last month, with a selection of grain-free complete wet meals, with 75% meat content. Sales of the dog food range will contribute at least £50,000 a year to support the Trust’s conservation work.
The special range includes recipes such as duck & venison with green beans and apricots or turkey & goose with pumpkin and cranberries. A natural cold-pressed dry dog food range will be launched later in the year, as well as a selection of hand-baked grain-free natural dog treats. The range will be available to buy directly from many National Trust shops over the next few months, nationaltrust.org.uk/shop, forthglade.com, Waitrose and independent pet retailers.
DOGS WELCOME
Over the next three years, the project will put developments in place so that dog owners can enjoy a great day out with their four-legged friends, while helping to protect the places that the National Trust care for.
“With the launch of our new Dogs Welcome project, we’re excited to make the experience for dog owners and their beloved companions even more special,” said Rachel Forsyth, Dogs Welcome project manager, National Trust.
“We’re thrilled to have the support and expertise of Forthglade, as their focus is on great canine nutrition and the importance of nourishing relationships between owners and their dogs. We’re also really excited to share the delicious range of natural Gourmet recipes with our dog owning supporters.”
Gerard Lovell, Forthglade’s joint MD, said: “We’re so pleased to be supporting the wonderful work achieved by the National Trust and thrilled to have the Trust associated with our range of natural meals and treats for dogs. It really is an honour.
DOG WALKERS
“We look forward to further bringing to life the National Trust’s Dogs Welcome activity, as the Trust provides so many incredible areas for dog walkers and dogs to enjoy together.”
The new meals are:
– Chicken & Duck with Chickpeas and Pear Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray; Turkey & Goose with Pumpkin and Cranberries Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray
– Duck & Venison with Green Beans and Apricot Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray
– Beef & Wild Boar with Root Vegetable and Apple Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray
– A Gourmet Festive Feast with turkey and goose, RRP £1.99 395g tray
– Gourmet Variety Case (Turkey & Goose and Duck & Venison), RRP £11.25 for x 6 395g trays.
The National Trust was founded in 1895 and looks after more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline and hundreds of other sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. More than 26 million people visit every year and the Trust has 5.6 million members and 65,000 volunteers.
