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All of your Animal Product Needs in One Place
Located in Milton Vermont, we specialize in producing & packaging premium quality extruded products for dogs and cats. Our Product Development team is available to help you bring your new product ideas to market with an emphasis on safety & quality. We are pleased to offer low minimum order size requirements to facilitate the launch of new products for our customers.
Green Mountain Animal, LLC is a complete one-stop shop for all your custom formulation needs for companion animal health products and treats. We are experts in innovative formulation and product quality with the ability to manufacture and source a wide variety of delivery options—including extruded chews, extruded sticks, tablets, capsules, powders, gels and liquids—for your unique product.
As a contract manufacturer of animal health products and treats, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and safety throughout the manufacturing process. Contact us today to learn how we can help you create your custom animal health product or treat.
Why Work with Green Mountain Animal, LLC?
- Science-based company led by seasoned industry and technical experts
- Custom formulations with low minimums and competitive prices
- Private label manufacturing of innovative, consumer driven products
- Core leadership in National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)
- USA-based manufacturer
- We keep our promises
Product Development
Our experienced product development team can assist you with formulating your custom products to make a product that dogs and cats will crave while working within your budget.
Samples
To ensure that your products meet your standards for flavor and texture, we will make small sample batches for you to review. We know your time is valuable so we pride ourselves on our ability to make samples quickly using our small laboratory equipment and our full size extruders.
Compliance
Dale Metz, CEO of Green Mountain Animal, is the Vice President and a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council. With his 14 years of experience working with the FDA and Center for Veterinary Medicine, we can help you navigate the confusing world of regulatory compliance.
Palatability
Green Mountain Animal has relationships with many of the animal rescue groups in our area so we have an ample supply of taste-testers to give us feed back on our flavors. The best formula in the world will not do any good if the animals will not eat it!
Flexibility
We know that you have great ideas for your new products so our facilities allow for a variety of packaging options to suit your needs. Our equipment can handle small or large batch sizes so you do not have to make a major volume commitment when launching a new product.
Full Service
From formulation and ingredient sourcing to packaging and shipping, Green Mountain Animal does it all to provide you with a finished product that is ready to put on the store shelf.
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Monthly Archives: June 2017
Extrusion Manufacturing for Animal Products
You have a product idea. You may have more than an idea, but a plan as well. Now it is time to find the best animal product manufacturer to help you to take that plan and make it a reality. That is not always an easy process, though. Many factors play a role in the production of animal products. If you need extrusion manufacturing for animal products, for example, you’ll need to find a dedicated and experienced manufacturer that can offer you the specific results you need on a consistent basis. What should you look for when choosing this type of provider?
What Do You Need in a Manufacturer?
Every product is unique. Each one requires a different set of steps, production, and design. When you work with the best animal product manufacturer in the region, you can rest assured that what you need is available to you. There are several things to keep in mind as you seek out a producer for your product.
With extrusion manufacturing, it is important to look for consistency. Companies that can provide a very consistent product are able to provide you with more reassurance and your customers with a more reliable outcome. This is growing in importance for pet manufacturing.- What components of the process can the manufacturer help you with? Some will aid in the process from start to finish including sourcing raw materials, processing them, extruding as required, and then packaging them.
- What quality assurance measures does the manufacturer offer? This can be difficult in the pet manufacturing industry to monitor. However, the very best companies will have resources in place to not only test product that comes through the line, but also ensure it meets international regulatory requirements and works to continuously improve the outcome for you.
Extrusion manufacturing can be a costly type of manufacturing especially if the company you select to do the work does not provide the very best end result. With the right company, though, you can see significant results in a very cost-effective manner.
No matter if you are ready to get product flowing or you need to discuss proper temperatures and design, there are several key things for today’s product developer to look for in an extraction manufacturing company for animal products. Being diligent here can make all of the difference in the long term for the outcome of your product.
Nutraceutical Contract Manufacture for Animal Products
Is now the time for you to enter the nutraceutical industry with your new animal product? There is growing importance in pet supplementation in the day to day lives of American pets. This is a growing industry and one that offers some outstanding opportunities for new product developers. But, there’s much to think about and to plan for in the process. If you are looking for an animal product manufacturer that can help you to excel when it comes to entering into this market.
Is There Room in This Market?
There are a growing number of people interested in pet supplements. There are various reasons for this. In some cases, pe t owners are looking for more holistic and natural approaches to feeding and healing their pets. This comes from the same desire to use more holistic care and treatment options for human needs. In addition to that, many people are looking for products that contain natural ingredients because they understand that some pet foods, supplements, and treats contain toxic products.
However, there is much more to think about before launching in this industry. For example, supplements that are going to be sold internationally may need to meet very stringent quality guidelines to meet regulatory requirements. While the United States does not have very strict guidelines in this area, other countries, especially those in the European Union do. Add to that the need for organic products, and you have a unique product need on your hand. If your product can meet these goals, then it may be time to pursue launching it.
Getting Outstanding Access
When working with a nutraceutical contract manufacturer for animal products, look for a company that:
- Specializes solely in pet foods, and more specifically in pet supplements to ensure quality adherence
- Seek out a company that can do more than just produce the product, but also offer guidance and development support
- Provides exceptional access to the ingredients and resources necessary for the product to be developed properly.
Finding the right nutraceutical contract manufacture company for animal products does not have to be hard to do. As a company looking to build a successful product line, start with finding the best manufacturer with a proven track record for aiding companies like your own to do well in this competitive industry.