13 Nov 2025

DMH Stallard advises Real Pet Food Company on sale of Benyfit Natural to Snellman

"DMH Stallard advised the Real Pet Food Company on the sale of its UK subsidiary, Benyfit Natural, to Finnish family-owned food group Snellman. Benyfit produces premium raw dog food in Uckfield; the transaction, completed within a month of heads of terms, highlights rising demand for natural and sustainable pet food in Europe."

DMH Stallard advised the Real Pet Food Company on the sale of its UK subsidiary Benyfit Natural to Finnish family-owned food group Snellman. The transaction concerned the sale of Benyfit Natural, a producer of premium raw dog food operating from a factory in Uckfield, East Sussex. Acquired by the Real Pet Food Company in 2018, Benyfit has established a reputation for high-quality, nutritionally balanced pet meals. The Real Pet Food Company, headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the pet food sector with a portfolio of brands focused on pet health and wellbeing. The acquisition by Snellman underlines growing European demand for natural and sustainable pet food products and reflects confidence in the UK market. The deal was completed within a month of heads of terms, demonstrating close coordination between the parties. DMH Stallard represented the Real Pet Food Company with a team composed by: Jonathan Grant (led the transaction), Kay Miles (Senior Associate) and Beth Obara (Solicitor). Real Pet Food Company in-house legal department included: Sarah Wall (General Counsel).
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