Is Northwest Naturals Made in USA?
Last checked Nov 13, 2026 · 5 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Nov 1, 2026
Yes
Northwest Naturals makes its raw and freeze-dried pet food in Portland, Oregon. The brand says "Our entire manufacturing process is done in Portland, OR at our own facilities from start to finish." It is owned by the Morasch family, whose meat-processing business Morasch Meats has run since 1956, became USDA-inspected in 1980, and does its freeze drying and high-pressure processing in a second 90,000-square-foot facility. The family founded Northwest Naturals as its own raw frozen pet food brand in 2004.
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-dried dog food nuggets (beef, chicken, turkey, chicken and salmon) | Portland, OR | Made in USA |
| Raw frozen dog and cat food, treats and raw bones | Portland, OR | Made in USA |
| Freeze-dried Chicken Breast with New Zealand Green Mussels topper | Portland, OR (with New Zealand mussels) | Mixed |
| Lamb and rabbit recipes | Portland, OR (lamb from New Zealand, rabbit from France) | Mixed |
Most ingredients come from the US, but not all. Northwest Naturals' sourcing page lists beef from Oregon, Washington and Utah, chicken from Oregon, turkey from Iowa and Pennsylvania, bison from South Dakota and duck from California, but lamb from New Zealand and rabbit from France. Its Chicken Breast topper is made with New Zealand green mussels.
How we checked: On 2026-11-01 we read the Who We Are, The NWN Difference and Sourcing pages and the freeze-dried toppers page on nw-naturals.net.
Sources: Northwest Naturals: The NWN Difference ("done in Portland, OR at our own facilities") · Northwest Naturals: Who We Are · Northwest Naturals: ingredient sourcing · Northwest Naturals freeze-dried toppers
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Portland, OR
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 2004
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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About Northwest Naturals
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Naturals made in the USA?
Yes. Northwest Naturals is made in the United States, with manufacturing in Portland, OR. 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.
Where is Northwest Naturals made?
Northwest Naturals is made in Portland, OR. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.
Which Northwest Naturals products are made in the USA?
The site lists 5 verified American-made Northwest Naturals products in Pet Supplies. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Where is Northwest Naturals dog food made?
In Portland, Oregon. The brand says its entire manufacturing process is done in Portland at its own facilities, from start to finish.
Where does Northwest Naturals get its meat?
Mostly from US suppliers: beef from Oregon, Washington and Utah, chicken from Oregon, turkey from Iowa and Pennsylvania, bison from South Dakota and duck from California. Its lamb comes from New Zealand and its rabbit from France.
Who owns Northwest Naturals?
The Morasch family of Portland, Oregon. Mel Morasch founded Morasch Meats in 1956, and the family started Northwest Naturals as its own pet food brand in 2004.