FAQ

1. Q:

   Where is NUTRO™ dog food made?

   A:

   Our headquarters is in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. We have two dry pet food manufacturing facilities for NUTRO™ products located in Henderson, North Carolina, and Victorville, California. We also have wet food manufacturing facilities in Columbus, Ohio; Fort Smith, Arkansas; and North Sioux City, South Dakota, for our cans and trays. Our NUTRO™ SO SIMPLE™ trays are made in Thailand.

2. Q:

   Are there any safety or quality checks in place for the preparation of NUTRO™ dog food? 

   A:

   Yes. We rigorously test to ensure the safety and quality of our pet food. We have quality experts who work on-site to ensure we meet all safety standards and certifications. Additionally, all our facilities are inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and we adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Hygiene Practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — all regulated by the FDA.

3. Q:

   Where does the NUTRO™ brand get its ingredients?

   A:

   We source our ingredients from trusted farmers and suppliers, prepare only in trusted facilities and rigorously test for quality and safety. We travel the world to locate and source the quality ingredients used in our recipes.

4. Q:

   How do you ensure that you are sourcing non-GMO ingredients^†?

   A:

   NUTRO™ brand has eliminated many ingredients that have GMO variants as we work toward our cat and dog food non-GMO goal. The ingredients used that do have GMO variants are traced from supplier to final product. We also have DNA tested every ingredient used in NUTRO™ dry dog and cat recipes for GMO variants and cross-contamination (excluding MAX™ CAT dry diets).
    

   ^†Trace amounts may be present due to potential cross-contact during manufacturing.