Green Pantry

Green Pantry, natural food for dogs and cats

Green Pantry is a UK company dedicated to the production and sale of natural food for dogs and cats. Its catalogue is organised around dry food, fresh food, treats and supplements, with formulas tailored to different life stages and specific health needs. The company sells its products through its online shop and offers a subscription service with a discount.

Dry food, fresh food, treats and supplements

Green Pantry's range covers several product categories:

• Natural dry food for dogs, with specific options for digestion, skin and coat, joints, weight control, dental health, allergies, food sensitivity and pancreatitis.
• Fresh food for dogs, described as a veterinary-formulated range that is gently cooked, aiming to offer the freshness of a home-prepared meal with the convenience and shelf life of dry kibble.
• Natural dog treats, made by air-drying.
• Natural dog supplements, presented as bioactive herbal blends.
• Cat food.
• Samples and taste testers.

The catalogue also includes special offers sections and a selection of popular products.

Formulas targeting health needs

Green Pantry structures part of its catalogue according to functions and health issues. Among the available categories are digestive health, skin and coat care, joint care, calming, weight control, dental health, special dietary needs, hypoallergenic formulas, grain-free, high-protein, high-fibre, low-fat and for pancreatitis. They are also organised by age and size: puppies up to one year, adults from one to seven years, senior from eight years and small dogs of all ages.

Some specific examples from the catalogue include a digestive care food with trout, salmon, lentils and spinach; a skin and coat food with chicken, pumpkin and apple; a weight control food with white fish, kale and beetroot; and a joint care food with lamb, cranberry and turmeric. The company states that its skin and coat food contains 46% freshly prepared chicken.

Preparation with fresh ingredients

The company states that its products are made with generous portions of fresh meat and fish, looking similar to the ingredients before cooking. For complete foods it uses gentle, slow cooking, and for treats air-drying. According to its description, these methods aim to improve nutrient absorption, digestibility, protein protection, aroma and flavour, and the pet's overall well-being. The company contrasts this approach with conventional high-temperature processes, which, it says, can reduce nutritional value and cause digestive problems due to protein denaturation.

Green Pantry states that it prioritises natural ingredients and only resorts to synthetic materials when it is impractical or nutritionally impossible to obtain the necessary nutrients from natural sources. Among the benefits it associates with natural ingredients, it mentions support for complete nutrition, improved digestive health, management of allergies and sensitivities, skin and coat care, dental health, immune support and a lower environmental impact through responsible sourcing.

Natural nutrition and background

The company links its nutritional approach to Keith Allison, co-founder and expert in natural pet nutrition, author of the book The Holistic Management of Dogs. Green Pantry states that his passion and research into natural nutrition have been guiding principles since the company's early years.

Subscription, customer service and reviews

Green Pantry offers a subscription service that saves 15% on every future order. The company highlights its customer service and mentions a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot, which it presents as a reflection of its commitment to service. It also describes itself as one of the UK's leading pet nutrition brands and expresses its intention to become the country's most trusted pet nutrition partner.