Northwest Naturals
Last checked: Nov 13, 2026
The full answer: Is Northwest Naturals Made in USA?Verification Summary
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Manufacturing Location
Portland, OR
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Founded
2004
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
Family-owned raw pet food company based in Portland, OR since 1956. Manufactures raw dog and cat food, treats, and toppers at its own USDA-inspected facility in Portland, Oregon. Website states products are made in its own Portland, Oregon facility with USDA-inspected ingredients.
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Manufacturing Profile
Northwest Naturals manufactures at its factory in Portland, OR. Founded in 2004, 22 years ago. The 5 Northwest Naturals listings here sit in pet supplies.
Verification tier
94% average
High: strong brand evidence, usually with product-level origin statements
Factory evidence
Specific city
Portland, OR
Catalog breadth
5 products
1 category
How we verified Northwest Naturals
Most recent check: Nov 13, 2026
From the brand's website
“Family owned in Portland Oregon since 1956.”
nw-naturals.net · checked Oct 17, 2026
Independent source
“six additional large proprietary freeze dryers of our design into our 90,000-sq-ft. facility in Wood Village, Oregon.”
foodengineeringmag.com · checked Nov 13, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 5 of the 5 Northwest Naturals products on this page (most recently Nov 6, 2026). All of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in USA” on Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef Dog Food - Bite-Sized Nuggets - Grain-Free, High-Protein, Raw Diet, Human
- “Crafted in the USA” on Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Chicken & Salmon Dog Food - Bite-Sized Nuggets - Grain-Free, High-Protein, Raw
- “Made in USA” on Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Turkey Dog Food - Bite-Sized Nuggets - Grain-Free, High-Protein, Raw Diet, Hum
Company history
“Family owned in Portland Oregon since 1956.”
nw-naturals.net · checked Oct 17, 2026
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Northwest Naturals was founded in 2004 and makes the products listed here in Portland, OR. The site lists 5 verified American-made Northwest Naturals products.
A Portland meat plant turned pet food maker
Mel Morasch founded Morasch Meats in Portland in 1956, cutting meat for restaurants and stores. The plant became USDA-inspected in 1980. In 2004 the family started Northwest Naturals as its own raw frozen pet food brand.
The brand says its "entire manufacturing process is done in Portland, OR at our own facilities from start to finish." There are two plants: an 85,000-square-foot main facility and a 90,000-square-foot building that handles freeze drying and high-pressure processing.
Where the meat comes from
Most proteins are American, and the sourcing page names the states: beef from Oregon, Washington and Utah, chicken from Oregon, turkey from Iowa and Pennsylvania, bison from South Dakota and duck from California. Two are not. Lamb comes from New Zealand and rabbit from France. The freeze-dried Chicken Breast topper adds New Zealand green-lipped mussels.
The beef, chicken, turkey and chicken-and-salmon nuggets are made in Portland. Pick those if you want US-sourced meat as well as US manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Naturals made in the USA?
Yes, for the 5 products listed here. Northwest Naturals manufactures in Portland, OR. Northwest Naturals makes raw frozen and freeze-dried dog and cat food in Portland, Oregon. The Morasch family, in meat processing there since 1956, started the brand in 2004.
Where is Northwest Naturals manufactured?
Northwest Naturals is headquartered in Portland, OR. Manufacturing takes place in Portland, OR.
What Northwest Naturals products can I buy?
The site lists 5 Northwest Naturals products in Pet Supplies. Each one links to a store that sells it.
When was Northwest Naturals founded?
Northwest Naturals was founded in 2004. Northwest Naturals makes raw frozen and freeze-dried dog and cat food in Portland, Oregon. The Morasch family, in meat processing there since 1956, started the brand in 2004.
Where can I buy Northwest Naturals products?
Every Northwest Naturals product listed here links to a store that sells it, either a large online retailer or the brand's own shop.