Is Vital Essentials Made in USA?
Last checked Oct 24, 2026 · 4 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Oct 23, 2026
Mostly yes
Vital Essentials freeze-dried and frozen raw pet foods are made in Wisconsin, in a plant the company owns. Its Amazon listing for the freeze-dried beef patties says "Each and every Vital Essentials product is made in our very own facility located in Wisconsin," and parent company Carnivore Meat Company, which its press page describes as "Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin," "owns and operates the largest freeze-dried manufacturing facility for pet food in North America."
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-dried raw dog and cat food (patties, mini nibs, entrees) | Green Bay, WI (US and globally sourced ingredients) | Made in USA |
| Freeze-dried raw treats (beef liver, duck necks, minnows, tripe and others) | Green Bay, WI (US and globally sourced ingredients) | Made in USA |
The exception is the ingredients. The same listing reads "USA MADE WITH U.S. AND GLOBALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS," so not every protein is American-raised. Vital Essentials' own site says its animal proteins come "exclusively from USDA-inspected suppliers certified by Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)" and that its salmon and tuna are wild-caught, but it does not list the country each ingredient comes from.
How we checked: On 2026-10-23 we read Vital Essentials' Promise, Ingredients and press pages on vitalessentials.com and the origin text on Vital Essentials' Amazon listing for its freeze-dried beef patties.
Sources: Vital Essentials beef patties listing: "made in our very own facility located in Wisconsin"; "USA MADE WITH U.S. AND GLOBALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS" · Vital Essentials In the News: Carnivore Meat Company, Green Bay, WI facility · The Vital Essentials Promise: USDA-inspected, GFSI-certified protein suppliers · Vital Essentials Ingredients
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Green Bay, WI
- Headquarters
- Green Bay, WI
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Established record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 2007
How we verified Vital Essentials
Most recent check: Oct 24, 2026
From the brand's website
US-manufacturing statement found on vitalessentials.com · checked Oct 6, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 4 of the 4 Vital Essentials products on this page (most recently Oct 19, 2026). All of them state US origin on the listing itself:
Company history
“Our products are U.S.A. made and packaged in our own Green Bay, Wisconsin, facility that is GFSI and EU certified.”
carnivoremeat.com · checked Oct 24, 2026
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About Vital Essentials
Vital Essentials freeze-dried and frozen raw dog and cat food is made in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at a plant owned by its parent, Carnivore Meat Company, from US and globally sourced ingredients.
One plant in Green Bay
Vital Essentials is the main brand of Carnivore Meat Company, which is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin and says it "owns and operates the largest freeze-dried manufacturing facility for pet food in North America." The brand's product listing puts it plainly: "Each and every Vital Essentials product is made in our very own facility located in Wisconsin." The same freeze-dried division also does private-label and co-packing work for other companies.
The range covers freeze-dried patties, mini nibs and entrees for dogs and cats, plus single-ingredient treats such as beef liver, duck necks, minnows and tripe. Diced salmon treats and a set of RAW Bar additions (chicken necks, turkey hearts, silver carp, beef tendon) were added in 2026.
Where the meat comes from
Made in Wisconsin does not mean every protein is American-raised. The beef patty listing reads "USA MADE WITH U.S. AND GLOBALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS." The company says its animal proteins come "exclusively from USDA-inspected suppliers certified by Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)" and that its salmon and tuna are wild-caught, but it does not list a country for each ingredient. If you need US-raised meat specifically, ask the company about the recipe you buy.
American-Made Vital Essentials Products
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vital Essentials made in the USA?
Yes. Vital Essentials is made in the United States, with manufacturing in Green Bay, WI. Vital Essentials freeze-dried raw pet food is manufactured 100% in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They own their own USDA-inspected processing facility and source only US-raised animals. Their website explicitly states Made in USA with no outsourcing.
Where is Vital Essentials made?
Vital Essentials is made in Green Bay, WI. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.
Which Vital Essentials products are made in the USA?
The site lists 4 verified American-made Vital Essentials products in Pet Supplies. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Where is Vital Essentials pet food made?
In Wisconsin. Vital Essentials says "Each and every Vital Essentials product is made in our very own facility located in Wisconsin," run by its Green Bay-based parent, Carnivore Meat Company.
Are Vital Essentials ingredients from the USA?
Not all of them. Its listing says the food is "USA MADE WITH U.S. AND GLOBALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS." The company says its animal proteins come from USDA-inspected, GFSI-certified suppliers.
Who owns Vital Essentials?
Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, Wisconsin, which says it operates the largest freeze-dried pet food manufacturing facility in North America and also makes private label products for other brands.