Our Story
Nearly 100 Years of Feeding Pets Like Family
Since 1926 — same passion, smarter nutrition, happier pets.
At Bench & Field, we believe pets deserve real, wholesome nutrition — not fillers, shortcuts, or mystery mush. We’ve been crafting quality food since flapper dresses and Model T’s were a thing, and today we’re still on a mission to help pets live longer, play harder, and snuggle more.
Established in 1926 and headquartered in New Paris, Indiana, Bench & Field™ began by supplying the very best locally-grown animal feed to farm families in the area. Over the years, they have learned a great deal about the science of animal nutrition and have incorporated that knowledge into their assortment of exceptional pet food
OUR History
The name, Bench & Field™ was derived by combining the terms “Bench Show” and “Field Trial” – two of the most popular exhibitions in canine competitions. Since 1956, numerous champions of both show types have been raised on Bench & Field™
1926
Bench & Field is born — founded on honest ingredients and a belief that animals thrive when you feed them right.
Decades of Change
New nutrition research, new technology, questionable human hairstyles, and one very dramatic era of dog shows.
1990s
We launched our Holistic Natural® recipes — before “holistic” was trendy and way before your cat became a self-proclaimed wellness expert.
Today
We’re still family-driven, still obsessed with quality, and still crafting food and treats we proudly feed to our very own pets. (And trust us, our pets have standards.)













A Blast From The Past
The Future
TASTIER. HEALTHIER. HAPPIER.
Just as in 1926, our philosophy is based on the simple, enduring principles of good nutrition. It remains our credo, our heritage and our mission.













