A guide to stocking wholesale natural dog treats
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As natural dog treats continue to grow in popularity, pet food store owners across the country look for the best dog treats and the easiest way to stock them. T.Forrest Trade work with many store owners to supply natural dog treats, offering a quick turnaround on stock and a low minimum order quantity. In this article, we explore:
- How to source natural dog treats
- Why buy dog treats in bulk?
- Supplier quality and reliability
- Clear packaging and ingredients list
How to source natural dog treats
One of the first steps when beginning to sell natural dog treats, is where you will source your natural dog treats from? For store owners in the UK, all businesses must adhere to trading standards. This means whether you are producing natural dog treats yourself or ordering from a supplier, the food must be of the correct quality.
In the UK, dog treats are classed as animal feed. The regulation is enforced by your local council, but could be implemented by 3 regulators:
- Local Trading Standards
- Animal & Plant Health (APHA)
- Food Standards Agency (FSA)
So, when sourcing your natural treats, it’s essential that you adhere to these standards and your supplier also meets trading standards. You can source dog treats from the UK or abroad, as long as when they are sold in the country, trading standards are met. Sourcing from within the UK can often be a better option, as with the right supplier, you know there are no additional requirements for you to meet.
You can read more about trading standard and legal requirements for selling dog treats in the UK in our full guide.
Why buy dog treats in bulk?
We try to supply our customers with the best possible deals and profit margins for your store. This means lower costs when purchasing from us, and you can offer lower costs to your customers. Trade customers already receive exclusive deals using our natural treats, but bulk deals offer even better affordability and is the best possible option for your store.
When stocking wholesale natural dog treats, you’re considering:
- Price point
- Restoring stock levels quickly
- Having long lasting stock to sell through
Sourcing your products with us covers all these concerns. We offer exceptional prices for our treats, as well as a low MOQ of £100+VAT, whilst larger orders earn even bigger discounts. Free next day delivery is also available on all order before 2pm, offering a quick turnaround on stock. Our treats are also air dried and 100% natural, keeping treats fresh for longer and allowing you to easily sell through stock before restocking.
Supplier quality and reliability
Another factor to consider when stocking natural dog treats is the quality and reliability of your dog treat suppliers. Having a long lead time for stock, or inconsistent delivery patterns can be extremely detrimental when you’re working with tight stock levels, changing products and restocking products you’re short on.
Whilst some of our natural treats are manufactured abroad, many of them are made right here in our Samlesbury-based factory. On top of that, all treats are delivered directly from our UK-based warehouses. Treats are quality checked, adhere to trading standards and are delivered in a quick time, with the majority of orders being fulfilled the next day, Monday-Friday.
Clear packaging and ingredients list
Stocking natural dog treats is much easier when your products are already in clear packaging with a simple to read ingredients list. To adhere with trading standards in the UK for dog treats and animal feed, packaging should typically include:
- Product name and description
- Analytical constituents
- Ingredient list
- Feeding instructions
- Weight
- BBE date
- Batch numbers
- Supplier business name and address
As a UK-based supplier, our packaging contains each piece of information needed. We also offer alternative packaging where necessary. You can order treats within a pouch or retail box, depending on what is most suitable for your store.
Many of our treats are single ingredient, whilst all treats are free from grain, gluten, additives and preservatives. Our ingredient list reflects this, making decisions easy for your customer to find suitable treats for their dog’s diet.
Stock natural treats with T.Forrest Trade
If you are looking to stock natural dog treats in the UK or currently want to update your existing stock to a varied range of dog treats, our products are a fantastic option. Setup your trade account online today to benefit from free next day delivery, exclusive trade discounts and a low minimum order quantity of just £100+VAT.
For any support ordering online or enquiries, please contact our team here.