Raw dog food maker Naturaw sinks its teeth into new premises
A fast-growing producer of raw dog food has expanded into new headquarters and production kitchen as part of a six-figure investment that will create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years.
Naturaw has signed a 10-year lease on the 17,500 sq ft production and distribution centre at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby, which includes 2,000 sq ft of office space, advised by property consultancy, Gent Visick.
Founded in 2015 by Jess Warneken and Tom Johnson, Naturaw started life in Tockwith at Marston Moor Business Park, before expanding to 6,000 sq ft premises at Hessay Industrial Estate near York two years later.
The company has doubled in size in each of the last two years and now employs a 15-strong team with plans to recruit at least three new people this year.
Its products are sold by more than 100 UK retailers and supplied directly to dog owners through the company’s website.
Chris Broadbent, director from Naturaw, said: “Dogs thrive when they eat fresh, natural, raw food and our products, that all use high-quality ingredients in biodegradable packaging, without any plastic, have become hugely popular with both dogs and their owners.
“This move will give us a fantastic new base as we embark on our next phase of expansion.”