Henry Bell & Co marks 200 years of excellence
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Henry Bell National Sales Manager Andrew Mellows chats to fellow guests.
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Clair Smith, Jason Perrins, Trudy Hanson and Rachel Winter from Henry Bell.
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Henry Bell Trading Director Simon Parker (left) with Clive and Stefan Ashdown of CW Grain.
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Thomas Lee and Carol Foster with John Mulligan and Tom Mulligan from Albany Insurance.
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Joe Fildew (Cranswick), Mark Brighton and Stephen Brighton (Bearts)
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Commercial Director Tony Clare (right), Ben Lee and Alan Gittins from Henry Bell.
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Henry Bell & Co has celebrated an extraordinary milestone—its 200th anniversary—with a glittering evening of celebration at the Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The event brought together guests from across the animal and bird feeds industry for a night of reflection, appreciation, and festivity marking two centuries of heritage and success.
Stockists, suppliers, and long-standing partners from across the UK gathered to join Managing Director Thomas Lee and Finance Director Carol Foster for the special occasion. The evening featured fine dining, live saxophone music from Ben Martin, and mesmerising close-up magic performed by Rich Reynolds, creating a lively and memorable atmosphere. Each guest was presented with a bespoke Dartington Crystal tumbler, etched with the company’s 200th anniversary crest, as a keepsake of the celebration.
In a heartfelt address, Thomas Lee reflected on the company’s remarkable journey and enduring values. “What a remarkable moment this anniversary is,” he said. “Henry Bell started out as a flour miller in 1825, and today we supply wild bird and small animal feeds, processed cereals, pulses, and horse feeds across the UK, Europe, and beyond.”
He continued: “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the trust and support of our customers and suppliers—and our fantastic team of employees who make it all possible. Our 200th anniversary is an important way to acknowledge what we have achieved and what we have become. We’re proud to remain a fourth-generation family business built on shared purpose, integrity, and innovation.”
The evening not only celebrated the company’s rich heritage but also looked to the future, reinforcing Henry Bell & Co’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence in animal nutrition. After 200 years, the business continues to evolve while honouring the same family values and community spirit that have defined it since 1825.
As the celebrations drew to a close, guests raised a glass to Henry Bell & Co’s past, present, and future—a fitting tribute to a company whose name has become synonymous with trust, quality, and dedication over two centuries of British enterprise.