Private label pet food in Canada: 7 questions to ask a manufacturer

Corey Nutrition has made food for other brands and distributors alongside its own. If you are building a pet food brand, these are the questions that separate a supplier from a partner.

1. Who formulates, and who certifies?

Corey has on-site pet nutrition experts who develop custom dog and cat formulations, specialising in premium and super-premium dry food. Formulations are certified by Dr. Dale Hill, PhD.

2. Is the plant theirs?

A manufacturer that owns its plant controls scheduling, process and quality. Corey never outsources production.

3. How big are the batches?

Smaller batches mean more frequent quality checks. Corey cooks in smaller batches than most manufacturers.

4. What's tested before release?

Look for water activity testing, third-party microbial testing and a hold-and-release policy. Corey does all three.

5. Who audits them?

Corey's facility is audited and approved by the CFIA, USDA and FDA, which matters if you plan to sell in more than one country.

6. Shapes, sizes and packaging?

Extrusion lets Corey make kibble in a variety of shapes and sizes, and package in a variety of formats, including packaging with the CoreyTEC™ Freshness Valve.

7. Can they help you export?

ProSeries is already distributed in Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Chile, Venezuela, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Israel, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. That experience in export and distribution travels with your product.

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