Harvest Wildlife Products, a leading manufacturer of premium wild bird foods, has achieved the BRCGS AA* Food Safety Certification following a successful unannounced audit.

This is the highest possible rating under the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS), reflecting exceptional performance under the most stringent audit conditions.

This elite AA* grade, awarded only after passing a comprehensive unannounced audit, places Harvest Wildlife Products among a select group of global manufacturers recognised for outstanding food safety, operational excellence and unwavering commitment to quality.

Nanette Gough, Head of Quality & Technical at Harvest, said: “Achieving the AA* grade through an unannounced audit is a significant milestone for our business. It demonstrates not only the strength and consistency of our food safety systems, but also the everyday commitment of our team to maintaining the highest possible standards. We always operate audit-ready, because quality and safety are embedded in everything we do.”

The BRCGS is one of the most respected and widely recognised food safety certification programmes in the world, trusted by major retailers and brands across more than 130 countries. The AA* grade is only awarded following an unannounced audit and signals the highest level of confidence in key areas including hygiene, food defence, process control, traceability and hazard analysis.

This achievement is particularly significant within the pet food sector, where transparency, cleanliness, and nutritional integrity are essential. The certification confirms that Harvest Wildlife Products consistently operates at a level that not only meets but exceeds global food safety benchmarks, even without prior audit notice.

Founded on a passion for animal health and wellbeing, Harvest Wildlife Products has grown into a trusted name in the pet food industry. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality products designed to meet the nutritional needs of wild birds at every stage of life. With a firm belief that birds deserve food that is as safe and wholesome as human food, the company adheres to rigorous sourcing, production and quality assurance protocols.

All Harvest Wildlife Products, wild bird food is proudly manufactured in the UK at a specialist facility equipped with advanced food safety systems and sustainability practices. From ingredient traceability to packaging innovation, every step in the production process reflects the company’s core values: honesty and integrity, working better together, striving for excellence, and inspiring innovation and change.

“With this AA* certification, we are reinforcing our position as a trusted partner to retailers and consumers alike,” added Nanette. “It gives our customers complete confidence that our products are produced to the highest possible standards, every single day.”

With the BRCGS AA* certification now in place, Harvest Wildlife Products is well positioned to continue its growth, expand its market presence and set new benchmarks for food safety and nutritional excellence in the wild bird food sector.

To learn more about Harvest Wildlife Products, visit www.harvestwildlife.com.