Pet Food

In the pet food industry, consumer expectations are high. Pet parents demand the same level of quality and safety in pet nutrition as they do for themselves. That means transporting pet food is a precision task, not a simple shipment. From regulatory hurdles to temperature sensitivity and brand integrity, each stage of the supply chain matters.

At RJJ Freight, we understand that transporting pet food is not just about moving boxes, it’s about protecting your product’s safety, shelf life, and brand reputation. With in-depth knowledge of animal-origin regulations, we ensure full compliance with Defra guidelines, IPAFFS pre-notifications, and health certificate requirements.

Whether your products are dry, wet, or veterinary diets, we manage every detail to prevent spoilage, contamination, and regulatory delays. Our team ensures clean, secure transport environments and applies food-grade handling procedures to maintain product integrity from origin to destination. With over three decades of logistics experience, we offer scalable solutions that flex with your production cycles, handling everything from small batches of specialist nutrition to high-volume pallets for retail. Backed by a global network and local expertise, we keep your pet food supply chain moving smoothly and compliantly across borders.

Why Choose Us?

Pet Food Compliance Expertise

We understand the specific documentation and veterinary requirements surrounding pet food, including IPAFFS pre-notifications, export health certificates, and animal-origin controls.

Hygienic, Secure Transport

With food-grade processes and clean, secure environments, we protect your product from contamination while maintaining product shelf life and safety.

Flexible Freight Solutions

Whether you need to ship a small batch of premium nutrition or large volumes for retail, our scalable solutions adjust to your production needs and market demands.

Global Network, Local Insight

Our international reach and UK-based expertise allow us to move your pet food swiftly across borders while navigating regulatory requirements efficiently.

Get Your Pet Food Quote

GET YOUR PET FOOD LOGISTICS QUOTE - Contact our experienced team to discuss specialist freight solutions for your pet food shipments.

Land Transport

We provide customers with the best route, transit time and rates from the UK and mainland Europe. From full load to part load, pallet and parcel services, including Express Services for high value and time critical deliveries, make RJJ your land transport partners.

Sea Freight

Delivering a comprehensive Import and Export service tailored to your requirements, our sea freight specialists provide outstanding service throughout the journey of your cargo. We work closely with all major shipping lines.

Air Freight

Air freight forwarding which is fast, reliable and competitively priced, taking consignments of any size to any destination. We also offer priority space, effective customs clearance and express, deferred and consolidated air freight services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation is required for importing pet food products?

For low-risk products, only a pre-notification in IPAFFS is required whereas, medium-risk products require an export health certificate and pre-notification in IPAFFS. Rest assured that we check your dairy shipments are fully compliant with all necessary documentation requirements, streamlining the process to avoid any delays.

What is classed as a low or medium-risk petfood product?

Low-risk products are typically shelf-stable items, such as dry kibble or sealed treats. Medium-risk products include perishable items, like raw pet food or products that require refrigeration. We can help assess your specific pet food products and guide you on the correct documentation needed for import.