MEATH, IRELAND — Origin Valley Pet Nutrition, an Irish pet treat manufacturer specializing in air-dried formats, recently announced plans to expand its reach across the Atlantic. The company is actively exploring private label partnerships with brands in the North American market.
“The pet food market in North America presents exciting opportunities to build on the growth and success we have with our partners in the United Kingdom and Europe by providing premium, custom, natural products as a co-manufacturing offering,” said Niall O’Brien, founder of Origin Valley.
Origin Valley’s pet treat kitchens are certified for food safety against Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI) standards and maintain HACCP, FDA, FEDIAF and GMP practices to support safety and quality. The company offers in-house R&D, manufacturing and packaging support for its customers, serving as a one-stop-shop for air-dried pet treat development.
“Our air drying process maintains a high level of natural goodness in the finished product,” says O’Brien. “We pride ourselves on our manufacturing commitment to the highest food standards which has underpinned our BRC accreditation since inception.”
According to Origin Valley, it takes an “artisan approach” to its private label pet treats, which come in a variety of shapes such as clovers, twisted chews, jerky, sausages and more. The company’s capabilities include fresh meat inclusions, plant-based and fresh insect formulations, grain-free recipes, hypoallergenic formulas, single and mixed protein recipes, and the incorporation of natural tocopherol-derived antioxidants.
“Origin Valley Pet Nutrition was born out of a desire to provide a clean label pet food solution using only fresh meat and natural ingredients,” adds O’Brien.
In addition to its treats being human-grade, Origin Valley also offers active ingredients to support several common states of need including digestion, mobility, calming, skin and coat, immune, cardiovascular, and dental health. Treats are designed for training, healthy snacks, rewards and treat occasions.
The company takes steps towards sustainability by using environmentally friendly packaging formats, upcycled ingredients, and conserving water, energy and the countryside where it operates.
Origin Valley also announced that it has partnered with Rudy Leschke, president of R Leschke Consulting Services, Inc., who will provide in-house R&D support to the company’s clients. Leschke has an extensive background in the pet food industry, including tenures at Mars Petcare, Nestlé Purina, Nutro and Ainsworth Pet Nutrition.
Processors and brands interested in partnering with Origin Valley Pet Nutrition can contact Gary Sheets at [email protected], or visit www.originvalley.ie to learn more.
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