Harvest Pet Products assures customers of uninterrupted suet supply amid Foot & Mouth Disease import ban

Following the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Germany and the subsequent UK import bans, Harvest Pet Products, a leading UK manufacturer of wild bird food, is reassuring customers that their supply of high-quality suet products remains unaffected.

Harvest Pet Products uses premium, human-grade beef tallow in all its suet products, sourced exclusively from British farms. This commitment to local sourcing ensures full traceability and a secure supply chain, unaffected by international trade disruptions. All suet products are manufactured at the company’s site in Lincolnshire.

“We understand that recent news about FMD may have raised concerns about the availability of certain bird food ingredients,” says Mark Pattison, Head of Sales at Harvest. “We want to reassure our customers that our supply of British beef tallow is secure and uninterrupted. Because we source locally, we are not impacted by the current import restrictions.”

The company emphasises its dedication to providing the highest quality nutrition for garden birds. The human-grade beef tallow used in Harvest’s suet products provides a concentrated source of energy, essential vitamins, and is easily digestible, crucial for birds, particularly during colder months. The tallow’s consistent texture also prevents smearing on feathers, ensuring birds can fly freely.

“We are proud of our commitment to British farmers and our sustainable sourcing practices,” continues Mark. “By choosing Harvest, customers are not only providing their garden birds with the best possible nutrition, but they are also supporting local businesses and a robust, reliable supply chain.”

Harvest encourages bird enthusiasts to continue providing essential high-energy foods, especially during the colder months. Their range of suet products, made with British beef tallow, offers a vital source of sustenance for garden birds during this challenging time.

Harvest’s brands, The Wild Bird and Suet Shop, are stocked online and in retail stores. They are also own label specialists, working with major retailers and wholesalers to manufacture their bird food.