Carnivore Meat Company Invests in Pet Food Market Growth Fueled by Millennials
Green Bay manufacturer of ultra-premium pet food to increase capacity by 70% to meet growing market demand
GREEN BAY WI (October 23, 2019) – Millennials make up 35% of US pet owners and are spending more on pet food than any other generation, according to Pew Research Institute. This shift is spurring the trend towards the premiumization of pet food and Carnivore Meat Company is answering that growth with continued improvements in the production of its ultra-premium raw pet food.
The company is in the midst of its second major manufacturing expansion in as many years, revamping production lines and making significant investments in new meat processing equipment including individual quick freeze (IQF) tunnels, blenders and conveying systems that will increase overall speed and capacity. This will result in a 70% increase in the output of its frozen and freeze-dried products. This comes on the heels of the multi-million-dollar expansion of their freeze-drying facility in 2018. “With the increasing demand for our products, which is expected to continue trending upward, our ability to more efficiently manufacture all of our products is paramount,” stated VP of Operations, Brian Lakari. “With these changes, we will be prepared and well positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand.”
QUALITY MATTERS MOST
Today, Vital Essentials® and Vital Cat®, the two leading brands produced and marketed by the company, are among the highest quality products in the pet consumables marketplace. Essentially a “Meat Shop for Pets”, Carnivore’s focus is on preserving and maintaining meat quality, beginning at the harvest facility, throughout their facilities and beyond. “It’s impossible to improve meat quality, we can only maintain it”, commented Jason Goddard, Director of Quality. “The new equipment and line improvements give us even greater control in maintaining the quality and preserving the nutritional value of the food and treats we manufacture.”
“These improvements, coupled with our sustainability initiatives, positions us to answer the demands of our newest generation of pet parents,” stated Melissa Olson, VP Sales & Marketing. “Millennials are looking not only for high quality food for their pets, but premium products that will enhance the quality of their pets’ lives and their own family life. We sincerely believe Vital Essentials is that brand.”
About Carnivore Meat Company
Carnivore Meat Company is an award-winning manufacturer of premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company’s rapidly growing brands include Vital Essentials®, VE RAW BAR and Vital Cat™, which are distributed to over 6,000 retailers nationwide, in 14 international markets and online to Chewy.com, Amazon, PetFlow.com and others. Long considered a raw pet food pioneer, the company’s freeze-dried products division supplies private label, co-packing and ingredients to customers globally. Carnivore Meat Company is family owned and has been recognized for its growth accomplishments and manufacturing excellence with a number of awards in recent years, including Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor’s Export Achievement Award and the Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction. www.carnivoremeat.com
Media Contact:
Melissa Olson
molson@veraw.com
800-743-0322
