Pedigree Petfoods is a subsidiary of the American group Mars Inc. specializing in pet food, with factories in England at Melton Mowbray and Birstall, Leeds; and offices at McLean, Virginia.

In 1934, Mars Limited, a division of the large American confectionery company, that had been based in Slough since 1932, acquired Chappel Brothers in Manchester.

This company took low-quality meat and canned it as dog food, branded as "Chappie".

[5] In the United States, The Pedigree Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to helping shelter dogs find permanent homes.

Use of awarded grant money by qualified recipients is virtually unrestricted, but is most often used for shelter improvements or veterinary care.