B2B · Private Label · Co-Packing

Premium Private Label from our own production

Chews, snacks & formed meat for retailers, brands and wholesalers — IFS, SMETA, FDA. From formulation to finished packaging, everything from a single source in Vechta.

Private-label stand-up pouches with chew sticks from Nutraferm production
2006
Founded
Vechta
Location
15
Drying chambers
> 4.000 t/a
Annual capacity
200+
Active articles
30+
Export countries
5
Certifications

Partnership

Four Ways to Work Together

Whether private label, co-packing, or new product development — we adapt to your business model.

Private Label

  • Your brand, our formulation and production
  • From design to pallet-ready delivery
  • Exclusive brand loyalty with no competing products

Typical clients: Specialty retail chains, online pure-players, discounters

Co-Packing

  • Contract packaging of your goods at our facility
  • Flexible lot sizes and packaging formats
  • Fast changeovers for campaigns and seasonal runs

Typical clients: Manufacturers, importers, branded-goods distributors

Product Development

  • Joint formulation and shaping
  • From the first batch to full-scale production
  • Regulatory support (additives, labeling)

Typical clients: Start-up brands, expansion strategists, innovation teams

Standard Range

  • Proven chews and snacks available from stock
  • Ready-to-go private label line
  • Easy integration into your existing assortment

Typical clients: Pet specialty retail, wholesale, pet superstores

Product Portfolio

Over 200 active items — available as standard stock or customized as private label. This is only a selection; we also develop and source to customer specification.

Natural ChewsStrips & JerkySticks & SausagesChunks & BitesMini SalamiToppers & Shreds

Production — everything from one source

From the first concept to palletized delivery. 15 parallel chambers provide capacity reserves for additional volumes and new products.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Align ideas, formulation & concept together.

  2. 02

    Goods Receipt

    Verified raw materials with full batch traceability.

  3. 03

    Processing

    Cutting and shaping on dedicated lines.

  4. 04

    Drying

    15 sensor-controlled drying chambers running in parallel.

  5. 05

    Packaging

    Automated lines & hand-packing lines — all common formats.

Private Label

From product idea to finished private label

Our proven 7-step process guides you from the first conversation to pallet-ready delivery — transparently and tailored to your brand.

1

Briefing

Define target audience, assortment and requirements

Clear specification from day one

2

Recipe / Product Selection

Choose an existing recipe or develop a new one together

Perfectly matched to your brand and market

3

Samples

Align sensory profile, shape and consistency

Early confidence before series start

4

Packaging & Label

Bag format, design, declaration and batch coding

Sales-ready and legally compliant

5

Pilot Production

Produce the first batch under series conditions

Process validation before full scale-up

6

Quality Assurance

Lab testing, documentation and release

IFS- and HACCP-compliant safety

7

Series Delivery

Regular production and on-time delivery

Scalable capacity, predictable availability

Audit & Certification

Annually audited · Internationally recognized

IFS FoodSMETAFDAGMP+HACCP

Quality Assurance

Certified Quality & Audits

Our facility in Vechta operates under multiple internationally recognized standards — audited, documented and renewed annually.

GFSI

IFS Food

Internationally Featured Standards — recognized by leading retail chains. Annual audit covering food safety, defense, fraud and traceability. Significantly reduces your supplier audit risk.

Valid — renewed annually
Food Safety

HACCP

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points — systematic hazard analysis and critical control points at every production stage. A prerequisite for EU trade and export to third countries.

Valid — continuously monitored
Feed Safety

GMP+ FSA

Good Manufacturing Practice Plus — safety-oriented production of feed materials. Important for supply chains that use or further process raw materials as animal nutrition.

Valid — audited annually
SEDEX

SMETA / SEDEX

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit — assessment of labor standards, health & safety, environment and business ethics. Critical for retailers with sustainability scorecards.

Valid — 4-Pillar Audit
US FDA

FDA Registration

U.S. Food & Drug Administration — registered for export of pet food products to the United States. Enables direct supply relationships with US importers and distributors.

Valid — biennial renewal

Product Matrix

Product Matrix for B2B Customers

Overview of our product groups, available formats, proteins and packaging options. Filter by your assortment focus.

Filter:

Natural Chew — Dried

PL: Full
Typical Formats
Sticks, strips, pieces, ears, heads, tendons
Available Proteins
Beef, lamb, horse, game, poultry, rabbit
Packaging Options
Flowpack, stand-up pouch, tray, bulk carton
Use Cases
Specialty retail, online pure-players, specialty brands

Formed Meat Snacks

PL: Full
Typical Formats
Sticks, cubes, hearts, bone shape, pralines
Available Proteins
Beef, poultry, lamb, insect, fish
Packaging Options
Flowpack, stand-up pouch, doypack with zipper
Use Cases
Private label, grocery retail, drugstore, brand relaunches

Training & Reward Snacks

PL: Full
Typical Formats
Mini cubes, drops, bites, crumbles
Available Proteins
Poultry, beef, lamb, fish, vegetarian
Packaging Options
Stand-up pouch with zipper, mini flowpack, tin
Use Cases
Dog training schools, specialty retail, premium brands

Topper & Meal Complement

PL: Full
Typical Formats
Granules, crumbles, powder, flakes
Available Proteins
Beef, poultry, fish, offal
Packaging Options
Stand-up pouch with zipper, tin, bulk pack
Use Cases
BARF brands, premium dry food lines, online DTC

XL & Long-Lasting Chews

PL: Full
Typical Formats
Large sticks, bones, hooves, antler alternatives
Available Proteins
Beef, horse, game
Packaging Options
Single flowpack, hanging packaging, bulk
Use Cases
Specialty retail, large-breed brands, specialty assortments

Single-Protein Lines

PL: Full
Typical Formats
Natural chew & formed meat in one protein source
Available Proteins
Horse, lamb, rabbit, game, insect
Packaging Options
Stand-up pouch, flowpack with allergen notice
Use Cases
Sensitive/elimination diet brands, veterinary lines

Cat Snacks

PL: On Request
Typical Formats
Mini sticks, fillets, crumbles
Available Proteins
Poultry, fish, beef
Packaging Options
Flowpack, mini stand-up pouch
Use Cases
Cat specialty brands, premium retail

The Corporate Group

Four specialized units under one roof — from raw materials and formulation to finished packaging.

Meyerhof Holding

Parent · Strategy · Real Estate

Nutraferm PetFood

Production (chews & snacks)

B&K Holdorf

Premixes, minerals, vitamins & amino acids

Dr. Bernd Kiene & Kollegen

Animal health · Nutritional consulting

Sustainability

~140 t CO₂ / year savings potential

The biggest lever: heat recovery from 15 gas-fired drying chambers. At 25 % recovery, we save approx. 0.7 GWh of natural gas per year — equivalent to roughly 70 cars.

~140 t
CO₂ / year
~70
car equivalents
~0,7 GWh
natural gas / year

Key Account Contact

Let's talk about your brand

Goal: align scope and expectations — then we get specific on volumes, pricing, and samples. Response within 2 business days, directly from management.

Contact
Frederik Kiene · Managing Director
Email
fk@nutraferm.de
Location
Nutraferm PetFood GmbH · Vechta

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