Milk-Bone
Last checked: Nov 7, 2026
The full answer: Is Milk-Bone Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Buffalo, NY
Headquarters
Orrville, OH (J.M. Smucker Company)
Founded
1908
Products Verified
5 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
The brand's website says it makes its products in the USA
Manufacturing History
Long record of US manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No imported lines on record
Verification Notes
Dog treat brand founded 1908, owned by The J.M. Smucker Company. Website's own 'Our Story' timeline states production moved to Buffalo, NY in 1957 and 'Milk-Bone dog treats are still produced there to this day,' with a 2019 zero-waste certification cited for that same facility.
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Manufacturing Profile
Milk-Bone manufactures at its factory in Buffalo, NY. Founded in 1908, 118 years ago. The 5 Milk-Bone listings here sit in pet supplies.
Verification tier
98% average
Very High: strong brand evidence plus city-level origin statements for the products
Factory evidence
Specific city
Buffalo, NY
Catalog breadth
5 products
1 category
How we verified Milk-Bone
Most recent check: Nov 7, 2026
From the brand's website
“The brand outgrew its original NYC plant and moved to a new location in Buffalo, NY. Milk-Bone dog treats are still produced there to this day.”
milkbone.com · checked Oct 3, 2026
Independent source
“The investment - most of which will be in the form of new processing equipment in the 550,000-square-foot Urban Street plant - not only cements Milk-Bone's manufacturing presence in Buffalo”
btpm.org · checked Nov 6, 2026
Independent source
“We are very pleased to continue to invest in expanding our Buffalo manufacturing facility to support our loyal Milk-Bone fans”
spectrumlocalnews.com · checked Nov 3, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 5 of the 5 Milk-Bone products on this page (most recently Nov 6, 2026). 2 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in the USA” on Milk-Bone Original Medium Dog Biscuits, 10 lb Box
- “Made in the USA” on Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks Small Dog Biscuits, 7 lb Box
Company history
“The brand outgrew its original NYC plant and moved to a new location in Buffalo, NY. Milk-Bone dog treats are still produced there to this day.”
milkbone.com · checked Oct 3, 2026
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Nov 3, 2026: no change found.
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Milk-Bone was founded in 1908 and makes the products listed here in Buffalo, NY. The site lists 5 verified American-made Milk-Bone products.
Buffalo since 1957
The first Milk-Bone biscuits were baked in 1908 by the F.H. Bennett Biscuit Company in a small bakery on New York City's Lower East Side, under the name "Maltoid Milk-Bone." The brand dropped "Maltoid" in 1915.
Milk-Bone's timeline says that in 1957 "The brand outgrew its original NYC plant and moved to a new location in Buffalo, NY. Milk-Bone dog treats are still produced there to this day." In 2019 the Buffalo plant earned a gold-level TRUE Zero Waste certification. Flavor Snacks arrived in 1962.
Biscuits yes, chews unconfirmed
The Original biscuits in small, medium, large and Mini sizes, and the Flavor Snacks biscuits, are listed as "Made in the USA" and "baked with love in USA facilities." "USA facilities" leaves room for plants besides Buffalo.
We found no origin statement for Milk-Bone's soft treats, dental chews or long-lasting chews. For those, check the package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milk-Bone made in the USA?
Yes, for the 5 products listed here. Milk-Bone manufactures in Buffalo, NY. Milk-Bone dog biscuits, owned by J.M. Smucker, have been baked in Buffalo, New York since 1957. The brand began in a New York City bakery in 1908.
Where is Milk-Bone manufactured?
Milk-Bone is headquartered in Orrville, OH (J.M. Smucker Company). Manufacturing takes place in Buffalo, NY.
What Milk-Bone products can I buy?
The site lists 5 Milk-Bone products in Pet Supplies. Each one links to a store that sells it.
When was Milk-Bone founded?
Milk-Bone was founded in 1908. Milk-Bone dog biscuits, owned by J.M. Smucker, have been baked in Buffalo, New York since 1957. The brand began in a New York City bakery in 1908.
Where can I buy Milk-Bone products?
Every Milk-Bone product listed here links to a store that sells it, either a large online retailer or the brand's own shop.