Is Milk-Bone Made in USA?
Last checked Nov 7, 2026 · 5 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Nov 1, 2026
Yes
Milk-Bone biscuits are baked in the USA, and the brand names Buffalo, New York as its home plant. Milk-Bone's Our Story 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," and that the Milk-Bone manufacturing facility in Buffalo achieved a gold level TRUE Zero Waste Certification.
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Original biscuits: small, medium, large, Minis | USA facilities (Buffalo, NY named as home plant) | Made in USA |
| Flavor Snacks biscuits and Minis | USA facilities | Made in USA |
| Soft treats, dental chews and long-lasting chews | Not stated by the brand | Origin not stated |
The brand's Amazon listings for the Original and Flavor Snacks biscuits read "Made in the USA: Proudly produced and baked with love in USA facilities." "USA facilities" leaves room for plants other than Buffalo. We did not find an origin line for Milk-Bone's soft treats, dental chews and long-lasting chews, so check the package for those.
How we checked: On 2026-11-01 we read Milk-Bone's Our Story timeline and the origin line on the live listings for Milk-Bone Original Medium biscuits and Flavor Snacks Small biscuits.
Sources: Milk-Bone Our Story: produced in Buffalo, NY since 1957 · Milk-Bone Original Medium biscuits: made in the USA · Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks Small biscuits: made in the USA
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Buffalo, NY
- Headquarters
- Orrville, OH (J.M. Smucker Company)
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 1908
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
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About Milk-Bone
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milk-Bone made in the USA?
Yes. Milk-Bone is made in the United States, with manufacturing in Buffalo, NY. 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.
Where is Milk-Bone made?
Milk-Bone is made in Buffalo, NY. The company is headquartered in Orrville, OH (J.M. Smucker Company).
Which Milk-Bone products are made in the USA?
The site lists 5 verified American-made Milk-Bone products in Pet Supplies. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Is Milk-Bone made in the USA?
Yes. Milk-Bone's biscuit listings say they are produced and baked in USA facilities, and the brand says its treats have been produced in Buffalo, New York since 1957.
Where is the Milk-Bone factory?
Milk-Bone's history names its manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY, which achieved a gold level TRUE Zero Waste Certification. The first biscuits were made in 1908 by F.H. Bennett Biscuit Company in a small bakery on New York City's Lower East Side.
Are Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks made in America?
Yes. The Flavor Snacks small biscuit listing reads "Made in the USA: Proudly produced and baked with love in USA facilities."