The GA Way
Being a family of farmers means we’ve always felt a strong responsibility not only to the animals we feed, but to the land, the environment and the communities around us.
The GA Way
Being a family of farmers means we’ve always felt a strong responsibility not only to the animals we feed, but to the land, the environment and the communities around us.
Caring for the world around us
At GA Pet Food, we’ve always believed our responsibility goes beyond making pet food.
The Bracewell family has farmed the land since 1972, and that heritage shapes how we think about everything we do. It’s about looking after the land properly, caring for the animals we feed, and supporting the communities around us.
To guide this, we’ve set out ten core environmental pledges, and these principles guide how we operate every day.
Putting our pledges into practice
Working together for a better future
The Asland Walks Energy Park is a long-term partnership between GA Pet Food, Bretherton Parish Council and the local community.
Together, we are working towards a shared goal of reducing environmental impact while creating lasting benefits for the area.
The project brings together renewable energy generation, habitat creation and community benefit. It includes a wind turbine, solar panels and battery storage, alongside the development of a large habitat bank for wildlife and new areas for people to engage with the landscape.
Improving the air quality all around
To reduce odours in and around the site, particularly for our neighbours, we've invested in five bio-beds.
We’ve invested in a system that naturally filters the air across our site before it’s released back into the environment.
Using large bio-beds, air is passed through organic material that helps remove odours and improve air quality for our neighbours.
Working with nature, not against it
It's not just pets that love the smell of our pet food
Our pet food smells as good as it tastes, so we work with skilled falconers who use trained birds of prey to gently deter pest species such as gulls who are attracted to the site.
It’s a natural, effective approach that reflects how we prefer to manage our environment.
Caring for the land around us
From bird and bat boxes to 50,000 trees and wetland habitats around Plocks Farm.
The land around Plocks Farm is home to more than our site. It is part of the wider landscape of Bretherton, with fields, trees, wetlands and wildlife all around us.
We continue to improve these natural spaces by planting trees, installing bird and bat boxes, and caring for wetland habitats around the River Douglas and Asland Walks.
These small acts of stewardship help support biodiversity close to home, creating places where wildlife can nest, feed and thrive.
Look closely at the image from Asland Walks and you may even spot a family of swans, with their cygnets making themselves at home.
Waste nothing
Making better use of everything we have
This principle sits at the heart of how we operate.
We’ve invested in our own on-site recycling facility, where materials such as cardboard, plastic, metal and paper are carefully separated and processed.
Today, 98% of all waste generated on-site is recycled, and we continue to work towards our goal of 100%.
Inspiring the next generation
We work closely with schools, colleges and universities, regularly welcoming students to our facilities.
Through hands-on, engaging experiences, they gain a deeper understanding of how we create the world’s finest pet food, while exploring the opportunities a future with GA could offer.