Easton, PA — (July 13, 2026) Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, the nation’s leading distributor of pet food and supplies, today announced a national distribution partnership with Bil-Jac, the family-owned dog food and treat maker with nearly 80 years of nutritional heritage. Bil-Jac’s super-premium dog food and beloved treats are now available to independent pet retailers through all 10 Phillips Pet distribution centers nationwide*.
The partnership gives retailers across the country a single, convenient source for one of the most storied brands in pet nutrition. With Bil-Jac stocked in every Phillips distribution center, retailers of any size can add the brand to their existing Phillips orders – no new vendor setup, no separate freight, no minimums beyond their standard Phillips terms.
“Bil-Jac is exactly the kind of brand independent retailers win with – a genuine heritage story, differentiated manufacturing, and generations of loyal customers,” said Jessica Morris, Chief Commercial Officer at Phillips Pet Food & Supplies. “By launching Bil-Jac nationally across our entire distribution network, we’re making it easy for every retailer we serve to put that story on their shelves.”
Founded in 1947 by brothers Bill and Jack Kelly, Bil-Jac was built on a simple belief: how food is made determines how dogs thrive. The company earned the first U.S. patent ever granted for dog food in 1951 and remains family-owned today, producing its foods in its own U.S. facilities using a proprietary small-batch, slow-cooked Nutri-Lock™ process that uses an abundance of fresh chicken – up to 25 pounds of fresh chicken in every 30-pound bag of Adult Select. Its soft Liver Treats are a longtime favorite of trainers and pet parents alike, and the brand’s America’s VetDogs partnership has generated more than $1.25 million to provide assistance dogs to disabled veterans and first responders.
The addition of Bil-Jac continues Phillips’ commitment to bringing established, high-demand brands to the independent pet channel while making them simple for retailers to order, receive, and sell.
Retailers interested in carrying Bil-Jac can contact their Phillips sales representative or visit www.phillipspet.com. For more information about Bil-Jac, visit www.bil-jac.com.
*Not currently available through former Central Pet Distribution warehouse locations.
About Phillips Pet Food & Supplies
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies began as a family-owned and operated business in 1938. Today, there are 10 distribution centers strategically located across the country. We proudly service Pet stores, Aquatic stores, Feed & Farm stores, Groomers, Veterinarians, and Humane Organizations. Our commitment is simple: To provide our customers with the products and services that will contribute to the growth and profitability of their business.
About Bil-Jac
Founded in 1947 by WWII veterans Bill and Jack Kelly, Bil-Jac is a family-owned American dog food brand headquartered in Medina, Ohio. Produced in its own U.S. facilities in Ohio and Maryland, Bil-Jac uses a proprietary slow-cooked, small-batch process designed to protect nutrients and natural flavor. For nearly 80 years, retailers, breeders, trainers, and pet parents have trusted Bil-Jac for nutrition made with fresh chicken as the #1 ingredient. For more, visit www.bil-jac.com.
