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EPISODE · Oct 4, 2025 · 29 MIN

Skinners Dog Food: 7 Generations of Manufacturing (But Will They Sell The Company?)

from The DogFather · host Charlie Thorburn

Charlie sits down with Ben Skinner, the seventh generation of the Skinner family to lead this well-known business. From making animal feed in 1688, to launching dog food in the 1970s, to building the modern brand we know today - Ben shares the incredible journey of a company that’s lasted over 300 years.They dive into generational differences, staying aligned across centuries, going against the grain, and what the future looks like for this family business. Plus - would Ben ever accept an offer to sell?

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