At Watershed Foods, we thrive on innovation and collaboration to drive success. Since 2004, we have been a trusted leader in freeze-dried foods, delivering cutting-edge solutions for both emerging brands and industry leaders. Our expertise in product development and process design ensures exceptional contract manufacturing and private label solutions tailored to your needs. We prioritize safety and quality at each step, bringing you consistent and reliable products every time. We also offer seamless logistics services to support retail consolidation and e-commerce fulfillment nationwide. Partner with Watershed Foods today and turn your vision into reality!
WARF NATURALS
We are a manufacturer specializing in freeze-dried dog food and treats, alongside a carefully selected range of natural dog chews and functional rewards. Our products are developed with a clear focus on nutrition, safety, and palatability, using high-quality raw ingredients and minimal processing. Our freeze-drying technology preserves the natural flavor, aroma, and nutritional value of fresh ingredients, resulting in highly digestible products that dogs love. All recipes are grain-free, additive-free, and formulated to support dogs’ everyday health and well-being. In addition to freeze-dried products, we produce 100% natural dog chews and treats, made from responsibly sourced animal ingredients. These chews support dental health, provide long-lasting enjoyment, and meet the expectations of pet owners looking for clean-label, natural solutions. With a flexible production structure, we offer private label and bulk supply options for international partners. Our manufacturing process follows strict quality and hygiene standards, ensuring consistency, traceability, and reliability. At Global Pet Expo, we are excited to connect with distributors, retailers, and brand owners who value natural nutrition, transparency, and premium quality in pet food.
Vital Essentials
Vital Essentials® is the flagship brand of Carnivore Meat Company, an award-winning manufacturer of premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Vital Essentials® Butcher Cut Proteins are distributed to over 6,000 national retailers, 16 international markets and available online on several platforms. Carnivore Meat Company is the most tenured raw pet food maker in the country. They constantly innovate new products, techniques, and technology to expand access for raw pet food retailers and consumers. With their expertise and support, they are confident that the Vital Essentials brand can help raw pet food providers reach new levels of success. Carnivore has been awarded with the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor’s Export Achievement Award and inclusion in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Carnivore Meat Company is proud to be backed by Arbor Investments – a partnership that will improve the ways Vital Essentials can serve its customers.
Totoniks LTD
Totoniks is redefining the topper category with nature’s most complete electrolyte solution, powered by New Zealand grass-fed venison blood. Naturally rich in bioavailable protein and functional bioactives, it delivers exceptional palatability and meaningful impact from the first pour. Paired with green-lipped mussel, bone broth, Mānuka honey and kelp, Totoniks supports gut comfort, mobility, performance and fussy eaters – smarter nutrition, built for the future.
The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co
At The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co, we are dedicated to providing pets with the highest quality nutrition made from natural, locally sourced ingredients. Made in New Zealand, we take pride in crafting premium pet food that supports the health and well-being of dogs and cats while staying true to our country’s commitment to sustainability and natural living. Our journey began with a simple goal: to create pet food that mirrors the natural diet of animals in the wild but with the knowledge we have today on what is beneficial for our pets. We believe that pets thrive when they eat as nature intended, which is why our recipes are carefully formulated using real meat, wholesome fruits and vegetables, and absolutely no artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives. By focusing on raw, freeze-dried, and air-dried nutrition, we ensure that every meal is packed with the essential nutrients pets need to live long, healthy lives. Quality and transparency are at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with trusted farmers and suppliers across New Zealand to source free-range, grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, and farm-fresh produce. Each ingredient is carefully selected to provide optimal nutrition, and our gentle preparation methods retain the natural goodness of the raw ingredients. Our pet food is not only rich in protein but also contains the necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that contribute to overall well-being. As pet lovers ourselves, we understand the importance of feeding pets food that is safe, nutritious, and enjoyable. That’s why we never compromise on quality. Our small-batch production process ensures freshness and consistency in every bag, and all of our products are rigorously tested to meet the highest safety standards. Whether you have a playful puppy, an active dog, or a senior cat, our range of pet food is designed to cater to different dietary needs and life stages. Sustainability is also a key focus of our business. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by using ethically sourced ingredients, sustainable farming practices, and eco-friendly packaging. We believe that pet food should not only be good for animals but also for the planet. By supporting local farmers and practicing responsible sourcing, we contribute to a healthier environment and a more sustainable future. At The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co, we are more than just a pet food brand. We are a community of passionate pet owners who believe in providing the best for our furry companions. Our goal is to make natural, high-quality nutrition accessible to pet owners who want to give their pets the healthiest start in life. We invite you to explore our range of natural pet food products and experience the difference that real, wholesome ingredients can make in your pet’s life. With a commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainability, we aim to provide pets with the nutrition they deserve.
Steve’s Real Food
Steve’s Real Food was the first pet food company to make feeding raw pet food convenient and easy. Today, Steve’s Real Food‘s tater-tot sized nuggets allow you as a pet parent to simply pour and serve. You don’t have to defrost it overnight, you don’t have to cut up raw meat, and you don’t have to mix it with anything. It is 100% complete and balanced, made from only the most superior ingredients on the market. We are so proud of the ingredients we use that we gladly share who we buy from so you can have the same level of confidence as we do. Since its inception, Steve’s has focused on getting more dogs and cats to eat raw food. We keep our overhead low to keep costs down and focus on making every product convenient and simple. From our complete diets to our daily supplements, Steve’s is doing everything we can to make it easier and more affordable to provide raw nutrition for your pets.
Smallbatch Pets
Founded in the Bay Area in 2005, smallbatch was inspired by the local artisanal food makers, farmers, and ranchers who shared our commitment to quality and sustainability. Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of pets (and their humans!) by providing the most nutritious, thoughtfully prepared, and whole food-inspired products. We take pride in using only the freshest, all-natural ingredients, including organic produce and humanely sourced meats raised without added hormones or antibiotics. At smallbatch, we stay true to our core values, crafting every recipe with care and never compromising on quality. We believe in feeding pets as nature intended—just real, wholesome nutrition. Look for our complete diets, treats, & supplements. From our family to yours, thank you for trusting us to provide the healthiest food for your pets.
Shepherd Boy Farms
Shepherd Boy Farms strives to provide superior-quality, holistically sourced food, treats and raw goat’s milk for pets. Every farm-fresh item in our company’s line is crafted in Indiana, the heart of the Midwest. Our products are made using a special freeze-drying process that locks in the flavor, aroma, and natural nutrition of fresh, raw food. A family-owned and operated company, Shepherd Boy Farms is proud to offer a wide variety of proteins, including beef, bison, chicken, duck, lamb, raw goat cheese, pork and more. We value trust and transparency among consumers, which is why every single Shepherd Boy Farms product is safety tested by independent laboratories before leaving our facility.
RNI
RNI, the leader in data management & analytics for the Pet Industry. Our data covers 80% of the ACV! RNI clients reach more than 85,000 retail outlets across the Pet Specialty Channel through our proprietary retail store database. Client results include: • 38% Avg Gain in New Accounts. • 46% Avg Gain in New Item Distribution • 28% Avg Gain in Sales Dollars/Topline Revenue. RNI collects all monthly distributor data, runs it through our QC process and readies it for analytics. Customized dashboards track results and identify sales and distribution opportunities. Clients have full 24/7 full portal access to all dashboards and customized reports. Retail NXi Helps You Accelerate Sales and Distribution Proprietary Process •Our data on-boarding and standardization process is the most efficient and accurate system in the industry Speed of Execution We typically build and deliver clients platforms in only 4 weeks Reliability We work with clients to create the perfect periodicity for data refreshes based on their business needs. Our systems are all hosted on best-in-class servers based in the USA with 99.999% up-time guaranteed Experience •Our management has over 100 years of experience in pet specialty working with manufacturers providing data management Accuracy •Our data is scrubbed monthly using proprietary process Customization •We begin every build by conducting a white boarding session to develop the perfect set customized dashboards to fit client use cases
Raw Dynamic
We are a family-owned company based in New York, and our mission is to provide your best friends with the diet they deserve. All our products are made in our own manufacturing facility. We carefully select only the freshest and most nutritious high-quality ingredients, that enable us to create the ideal diet for your pet; one that can allow them to live their lives to the fullest.