Carnivore Meat Company

Award-winning raw pet food pioneer Carnivore Meat Company is a premium manufacturer of raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats, operating from North America's largest pet food freeze-drying facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As pet food experts, we constantly innovate new products, techniques, and technology to expand access for raw pet food retailers and consumers worldwide.

Our Impact: Our rapidly growing flagship brand, Vital Essentials®, along with VE RAW BAR, is distributed to more than 7,000 independent pet retailers nationwide, available in 14 international markets, and accessible through multiple online platforms. Led by Pet Industry Veteran CEO Heather Govea, we're committed to making raw nutrition accessible through innovations like our science-backed 20% raw feeding approach.

Global Manufacturing Excellence: Our team supplies private label, co-packing, and ingredients to customers globally. With our unique 48-hour freeze-drying process and expertise in premium raw nutrition, we help partners reach new levels of success in the growing raw pet food market across freeze dried and frozen capabilities.

Recognized Leadership: Carnivore Meat Company has been recognized for growth accomplishments and manufacturing excellence with multiple awards including Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year, Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, and Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction.

Strategic Partnership: Carnivore Meat Company is proudly backed by Arbor Equity, a private equity partnership that enhances our ability to serve customers and accelerate growth in the expanding raw pet nutrition market.

Our Mission: We leverage our decades of expertise, passion, and resources to ensure raw nutrition reaches every pet that needs it. Through strategic partnerships and continuous innovation, we're leading the movement to make raw feeding simple, accessible, and transformative for pets everywhere.