The popularity of salmon as a novel protein has penetrated across consumers and markets, even the pet food manufacturing industry.
Leading pet nutrition companies like Addiction Foods, currently offer this novel protein as a key ingredient in several of its premium cat and dog food and treats.
However, not all salmon species are created equal. Each has a unique flavor, texture, and even varying nutritional benefits.
Aside from the difference in species, there are also environmental factors that can change its taste, like where it is caught, the water temperature it’s caught from, and the types of food available in its habitat.
The right salmon for your pet formula
Thanks to a perfect recipe of environmental conditions, a unique variety rose through the ranks, and is considered as the ultimate gourmet treat, for both humans and pets – New Zealand’s renowned Pacific King Salmon.
Also known as Chinook salmon, the New Zealand king salmon is a prime wild variety that grows up to 39 inches, a lot larger compared to other varieties that grow only up to 30 inches. A strong and hard-fighting fish befitting of its name, the New Zealand king salmon is an anadromous fish, which means that it can adapt and live in both fresh water and saltwater.
Its adaptability makes it a truly novel ingredient for premium pet food, making it the fish of choice for partners manufacturing their brand under Addiction Foods’ Private Label.
Best in the world = high quality pet food for your brand
New Zealand king salmon offers the best taste, texture, and nutritional quality. Its quality is recognized by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch®, an organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable and safe ocean-farming practices.
Addiction Foods’ supply of king salmon is rated as “Best Choice” by the Seafood Watch®.
According to Mary Bridgette Zayas, Animal Nutrition & Formulation Specialist for Addiction Foods New Zealand, Omega 3 from king salmon can help dogs and cats to
- Fight skin allergies, for a healthier skin and coat
- Improve bone and joint health, given salmon’s its anti-inflammatory properties
- Reduce the risk of heart problems, since salmon meat lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Enhance their eye and cognitive health, given Omega 3’s DHA component in salmon
For example, its Salmon Bleu dog <link: https://www.addictionfoods.com/product/salmon-bleu-dog/> and Salmon Bleu cat <link: https://www.addictionfoods.com/product/salmon-bleu/> are made with New Zealand king salmon that’s free of chemicals and antibiotics, making it not only the best choice but an industry standard for your own formulations with us.
Salmon as prime ingredient for pet food
Not only is this novel protein healthy for people; it can also be beneficial for both dogs and cats. Nutrients like Omega 3, an essential fatty acid that pets cannot synthesize on their own, can be supplemented through a diet of Omega 3-rich New Zealand king salmon.
As a prime ingredient in premium pet food, king salmon can be made into cat, dog, or puppy food, and can be offered as a great alternative for dogs or cats allergic to proteins like beef, lamb, and chicken.
Partnering with Addiction Foods Private Label not only means that your brand uses the freshest, environmentally-sustainable raw ingredients, like New Zealand king salmon.
With us, your brand will be formulated and produced to exceed the nutritional levels set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Food Nutrient Profiles.
Whether you’re looking to produce treats using novel meats or exploring partners to distribute in growth markets, trust Addiction Foods Private Label to take your pet food manufacturing goals to greater heights in the premium dog and cat nutrition landscape.
