Sojourner Farms of Minneapolis MN has launched it’s long requested food for cats. The new complete Cat Diet is Turkey, the dehydrated and freeze dried componants are also shredded smaller to a cat’s liking. Initial taste testing and testimonials are that kitties are accepting and enjoying the food, and with the raw meat componant will be an ideal diet. Sojos offers a full ine of dehydrated/freeze dried diets, ranging from Premixes to stand alone.
FeelGood Treat Co Ltd, a British Columbia CA manufacturer has teamed up with Sweet Bay to introduce their line of treats into the Midwest. These treats are entirely unique in that they are hand crafted, and all are from hormone free meat sources.
Certified organic and Non GMO flours, when used are the choice. FeelGood Treats reports thier most popular item is the Buffalo Bitz, and Sweet Bay being a fan of exotic items was happy to see this as one offering. All of the recipes contain signifigant amounts of meat portion; and are available in Range Fed Beef, Free Range Chicken, New Zealand Lamb, Free Range Turkey and of course Buffalo. Frozen imports and new recipes are planned for later in 2012.
Vital Essentials Raw of Green Bay, WI will be offering a Turkey frozen for dogs. The new Turkey will be modeled from thier exisiting “Alpha Diet” and will offer the same dietary benefits and be a great choice for adding a new protein. Vital Essentials offers a full line of frozen and freeze dried for dogs and cats in Beef, Chicken, Cisco (Fish), Tripe, and now Turkey varieties. The company has recently increased it’s production capabilities with a new facility, and with the expanding list of proteins will add a new element to the current raw selections in the US.
Aunt Jenis of temple Hills Maryland, in an effort to assist those with allegric pets, now offers a meat bone and organ grind consisiting of Ostrich. No other animal source will be used in this blend. This exotic meat choice was a logical step for the company with the rabbit diets being discontiued due to dwindling US supply. The new Ostrich blend will be available in a foundation grind, to be balanced by the health care provider or pet parent, with sufficient interest a diet will possibly follow.
Pops Pet Organics, a line carried in the Midwest by Sweet Bay Hol-Sale offers options for those concerned with ingredient integrity.
Pop’s Pet is a US based Manufacturer of shampoos, grooming, and health items with organic ingredients, and a keen eye to quality.
Several types of functional shampoos are available including an unscented, ear and skin aides, along with non toxic cleaners. Additional botanic insect repellant products are planned for Spring. Look at the whole line by visiting www.popspetorganics.com.
Lynchburger Pet Pet products, a new US manufacturer launches it product line with Sweet Bay at HH Backer 2011 show!
Lynchburger Products offers a high quality line of Antler chews, all are US sourced, as well as several US grain free treats, Buddy Bells and even a line of Antler Toys! Product sales are brisk as many try the ISO’s at the show. Grain free treats are a big hit with Pet Parents; and the softie type Salmon Squares are a great improvement on grain free and designed with training in mind, the company reports. Sweet Bay carries Lynchburgers full line and will be launching exotic treats 1st qtr of 2012.
The Honest Kitchen has recently released it’s newly designed trial size boxes of food; to replicate the full size, eco-friendly boxes for which the company is known.
“The size and dimensions of our new trial sizes have been designed with the canned-food customer in mind,” stated Lucy Postins, the company’s founder. “We really want to help stores promote the versatility of our products and we’re expecting that many stores will situate our new trial size boxes in the canned food aisle to introduce The Honest Kitchen as a whole food alternative to canned food. The trial size boxes also work well next to freezers to complement a raw food diet.”
Animal Essentials Inc. Receives Organic Certification
Animal Essentials Inc., a manufacturer of natural animal supplements based in Victor, Montana has recently been granted an Organic Handler Certificate by the Montana Department of Agriculture, allowing the company to use the USDA National Organic seal on qualifying products. To qualify for the certificate, companies must complete a lengthy and intensive process by which they must demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with USDA’s National Organic Program Standards. The standards are in place to assure that they will properly process, label and store organic products.
“Our decision to pursue organic certification is motivated by a growing audience of consumers that want the same quality for their pets that they demand for themselves and their families,” states Animal Essentials president, Greg Tilford, “The program requires us to verify and maintain the quality and cleanliness of any organic ingredient we use— from the field where it is grown to finished product.”