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About Big Creek Foods
Big Creek Foods
Private Label Manufacturing for Premium Pet Treats & Nutritional Supplements
Founded in 2014, Big Creek Foods has become a trusted private label manufacturing partner for premium pet treats and nutritional supplements. In February 2023, the company was acquired by Scholtus Petcare, a recognized European leader in companion animal nutrition. This partnership expanded Big Creek Foods’ manufacturing expertise beyond its established air-dried jerky platform to include advanced supplement, soft-chew, extruded, and treat technologies, creating a comprehensive manufacturing resource for pet brands throughout North America and abroad.
Operating from a 30,000-square-foot, FDA-registered manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia, Big Creek Foods partners with emerging brands, established national companies, international manufacturers, and private label retailers seeking innovative products backed by exceptional quality, technical expertise, and responsive customer service.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Our manufacturing solutions include:
· Air-Dried Jerky & Whole Muscle Treats
· Formed & Layered Meat Treats
· Soft Chews
· Nutritional Supplements
· Cold Extruded Treats
· Dental Treats
· Cat Pillow Treats
· Custom Formulations
· Private Label Manufacturing
Every product is manufactured to each customer’s unique formulation, quality specifications, and brand objectives. Whether scaling an existing product or developing an entirely new concept, our experienced technical team works collaboratively to deliver products that meet today’s consumer expectations.
Product Development & Technical Support
Innovation is one of our greatest strengths. Big Creek Foods offers pilot and commercial test runs, process optimization, and formulation support to help customers efficiently move from concept to commercialization. Our in-house nutritionist provides formulation expertise for nutritional supplements, helping customers develop differentiated products while balancing ingredient functionality, regulatory requirements, manufacturing efficiency, and cost.
Our flexible manufacturing model also supports minimum production runs starting at approximately 1200 pounds, allowing emerging brands to launch efficiently while providing the scalability needed to support national growth.
Packaging Solutions
We offer flexible packaging options designed for multiple retail channels, including:
· Stand-Up Resealable Pouches (3 oz–48 oz)
· Jar Filling
· Display-Ready Retail Cases
· Club Store Case Packs
· Private Label Packaging Support
Quality, Compliance & Certifications
Quality and food safety are integrated into every stage of our manufacturing process.
Big Creek Foods is proud to be:
· SQF Certified
· FDA Registered
· NASC Preferred Supplier
· Member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition
Our manufacturing systems are designed to support NASC-compliant production practices, helping customers meet the quality, traceability, and documentation expectations required within the animal supplement industry.
Big Creek Foods is also APHIS approved for export and currently authorized to manufacture products for Canada, Malaysia, and South Korea, providing customers with opportunities to expand into international markets.
Your Manufacturing Partner
At Big Creek Foods, we believe private label manufacturing should be a partnership—not simply a production service. Our customers rely on our technical expertise, transparent communication, dependable execution, and commitment to continuous improvement to bring innovative pet products to market with confidence.
From concept to commercialization, Big Creek Foods is your trusted manufacturing partner for premium pet treats and nutritional supplements—delivering innovative solutions, exceptional quality, and manufacturing excellence that help brands grow.
Contact: Gary Sheets
gary.sheets@bigcreekfoods.com
724.316.7598
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