Ingredient Sourcing
Where does Smallbatch source its ingredients?
The majority of Smallbatch ingredients are sourced from the US, with some exceptions where certain produce or animals are optimally raised elsewhere. Our top priority is sourcing the best available ingredients — and sometimes that means going outside
How are Smallbatch fish treats sourced?
Our Alaskan Pollock is sustainably wild-caught through third-party certified fisheries. Our Rainbow Trout and Blue Mussels are sustainably and humanely raised through third-party certified aquaculture operations. All third-party auditors evaluate and
Is Smallbatch fish oil from wild caught fish?
Yes — all fish oil used in Smallbatch recipes is sourced from wild-caught fish.
Are Smallbatch meat ingredients non-GMO?
Smallbatch does not currently hold a non-GMO certification for our proteins. It's worth noting that meat itself is not genetically modified — a non-GMO claim for animal proteins refers to the animal's diet and requires third-party verification, audit
Does Smallbatch use hormone-free meats?
Yes — the meat, bone, and organ ingredients we source are all raised without added hormones.
Does Smallbatch use meats raised without antibiotics?
Yes — all meat, organs, and bones used in Smallbatch recipes come from animals raised without antibiotics.
Is Smallbatch beef grass fed?
Yes — the beef used in Smallbatch recipes and treats is grass-fed.
Is Smallbatch chicken free-range?
Yes — the chicken used in Smallbatch foods and treats is free-range and humanely raised without antibiotics, steroids, or hormones.
Are the fruits and vegetables in Smallbatch recipes organic?
Yes — all produce used in Smallbatch recipes, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs, is Certified Organic.
Is Smallbatch pet food human-grade?
All of the whole-food ingredients we use meet human-edible standards — from our humanely raised meat, bone, and organ to our 100% certified organic produce. However, due to labeling regulations, we're unable to label the final products (sliders, patt
Where is Smallbatch pet food made?
All Smallbatch frozen products — frozen raw, Lightly Cooked, Perfectly Cooked, and bone broths — are made in Central California. All Smallbatch freeze-dried products — including Sliders, Small Bites, Meal Bites, Super Boosters, and single-ingredient
Does Smallbatch pet food contain artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors?
No — Smallbatch recipes contain no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. Our freeze-dried and frozen products are preserved through the freeze-drying and freezing process itself, and our shelf-stable bone broths use natural preservation metho
Does Smallbatch pet food contain fillers or by-products?
No. Smallbatch recipes are made with whole food ingredients — humanely raised meat, bone, and organ, certified organic produce, and functional additions like wild-caught fish oil and organic kelp. We don't use grain-based fillers, rendered by-product
Are the vitamins and minerals in Smallbatch recipes synthetic or naturally sourced?
All Smallbatch recipes are formulated to meet nutritional requirements through whole food ingredients and naturally sourced supplements — no synthetic vitamin or mineral packs. Our frozen raw recipes derive nutrition entirely from whole food ingredie
How is the rabbit used in Smallbatch recipes sourced?
The whole rabbit we source is humanely raised and harvested in Europe without the use of antibiotics, steroids or added hormones. Rabbits are offered a forage based, complete diet appropriate for their dietary needs.