Pedigree Dog Food

Pedigree is one of the world's most recognizable pet food brands, with a history that began in the United Kingdom during the 1930s. Originally launched by Mars Limited after the acquisition of Chappel Brothers in Manchester, the brand was initially known for its 'Chappie' canned dog food. Over the decades, Mars expanded the brand globally, eventually consolidating various regional names—such as Kal Kan in the United States—under the unified Pedigree identity in 1988.

As of 2026, Pedigree remains a flagship brand of Mars Petcare, a division of the American multinational Mars, Incorporated. The brand's products are developed in collaboration with the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the UK, which serves as the scientific authority for the brand's nutritional formulations. Manufacturing is highly decentralized to serve local markets efficiently; the company operates dozens of production sites globally, including major facilities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and India. This regional production strategy ensures that products sold in specific markets are typically manufactured within those same regions or countries.