Is Primal Pet Foods Made in USA?
Last checked Nov 13, 2026 · 6 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Nov 1, 2026
Yes
Primal Pet Foods says "Our balanced recipes are made in our own manufacturing facilities located in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX." Its product pages back this up: the Kibble in the Raw page says it "is manufactured in the USA using thoughtfully sourced ingredients", the Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets page says they are "crafted in the USA", and the Pronto pages carry a "Crafted in USA" badge. Primal was founded by Matt Koss after his dog Luna, who showed signs of kidney failure in early 2000, improved on a raw diet.
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kibble in the Raw (dog and cat) | USA (Primal facilities in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX) | Made in USA |
| Freeze-dried raw nuggets and Pronto | USA (Primal facilities in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX) | Made in USA |
| Frozen raw nuggets, Pronto and patties | USA (Primal facilities in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX) | Made in USA |
| Bone broth | USDA-inspected broth facility (location not stated) | Origin not stated |
Two things Primal does not spell out. Its bone broth is "made at a USDA inspected bone broth facility that also produces broth for the human market", which reads as a separate plant rather than one of Primal's own, and Primal does not name it. Primal also does not say which countries its meats and produce come from, only that it sources them from vendors who "humanely raise, sustainably grow, and responsibly process" them.
How we checked: On 2026-11-01 we read Primal's FAQ and Why Primal pages and the "Where is this product made?" answers and origin badges on Primal's Kibble in the Raw, freeze-dried nuggets and Pronto product pages at primalpetfoods.com.
Sources: Primal FAQ: made in our own facilities in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX · Primal Kibble in the Raw: manufactured in the USA · Primal Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets: crafted in the USA · Why Primal: how it began with Matt Koss and Luna · Primal Pronto: Crafted in USA
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Abilene, TX; Montrose, CO
- Headquarters
- Fairfield, CA
- Location detail
- No specific location on file
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 2001
How we verified Primal Pet Foods
Most recent check: Nov 13, 2026
From the brand's website
“Our balanced recipes are made in our own manufacturing facilities located in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX.”
primalpetfoods.com · checked Nov 6, 2026
Independent source
“started construction on its $31.6 million expansion to its manufacturing facility at Five Points Business Park in Abilene”
areadevelopment.com · checked Nov 13, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 6 of the 6 Primal Pet Foods products on this page (most recently Nov 6, 2026). All of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “CRAFTED IN THE USA” on Primal Kibble in The Raw, Freeze-Dried Dog Food, Beef, 1.5 lb
- “CRAFTED IN THE USA” on Primal Kibble in The Raw, Freeze-Dried Dog Food, Chicken, 1.5 lb
- “CRAFTED IN THE USA” on Primal Freeze Dried Raw Dog Food Nuggets, Pork, 14 oz
Ongoing monitoring
Under review. A source reports a possible change we are still confirming:
“the deal encompasses Primal's ... manufacturing facilities in Abilene, Texas, and Montrose in Colorado. (Fairfield closures: https://www.jsilvermanlaw.com/layoffs/primal-pet-foods/ - 3 WARN closure notices, 147 jobs in Fairfield, jobs ending September 17, 2025)”
finance.yahoo.com · checked Nov 2, 2026
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About Primal Pet Foods
Primal Pet Foods makes raw frozen and freeze-dried dog and cat food in its own plants in Fairfield, California and Abilene, Texas.
Started with a dog named Luna
Primal's story begins with Matt Koss's dog Luna, who showed early signs of kidney failure in early 2000. On a holistic veterinarian's advice, Koss switched her to a raw diet of bones and raw food, and her appetite and energy improved. He then founded Primal Pet Foods to sell raw food for dogs and cats.
The company now sells frozen nuggets and patties, freeze-dried nuggets, Kibble in the Raw, Pronto mini nuggets, toppers and treats. It says it avoids corn, wheat, soy, legumes and lentils, and that it partnered with the University of Illinois to study how processing affects digestibility.
Two Primal plants, one outside broth maker
Primal's FAQ says its balanced recipes are made in our own manufacturing facilities located in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX. The Kibble in the Raw page says it is manufactured in the USA, the freeze-dried nuggets are described as crafted in the USA, and the Pronto pages carry a Crafted in USA badge.
The bone broth is the exception. Primal says it is made at a USDA-inspected broth facility that also makes broth for people, which reads as a separate plant, and Primal doesn't name it. Primal also doesn't say which countries its meat and produce come from, only that its vendors humanely raise, sustainably grow and responsibly process them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Primal Pet Foods made in the USA?
Yes. Primal Pet Foods is made in the United States, with manufacturing in Abilene, TX; Montrose, CO. Founded in the early 2000s by Matt Koss after raw feeding restored his dog Luna's health. Manufactures raw frozen and freeze-dried dog and cat food at its own facilities in Fairfield, CA and Abilene, TX. Website FAQ explicitly names both manufacturing locations and describes rigorous in-house safety testing.
Where is Primal Pet Foods made?
Primal Pet Foods is made in Abilene, TX; Montrose, CO. The company is headquartered in Fairfield, CA.
Which Primal Pet Foods products are made in the USA?
The site lists 6 verified American-made Primal Pet Foods products in Pet Supplies. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Where is Primal dog food made?
In Primal's own manufacturing facilities in Fairfield, California and Abilene, Texas, according to the company's FAQ.
Is Primal Kibble in the Raw made in the USA?
Yes. Primal's product page says Kibble in the Raw "is manufactured in the USA using thoughtfully sourced ingredients."
Where does Primal source its meat?
Primal does not name countries. It says it sources from vendors who humanely raise, sustainably grow and responsibly process its proteins, and that its freeze-dried nuggets use meat raised without steroids or added hormones.