Red Dog Blue Kat
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pet food |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Products | Frozen raw pet food; gently dried raw pet food |
| Website | www |
Red Dog Blue Kat (RDBK) is a Canadian pet food manufacturer based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Founded in 2004, the company produces raw dog and cat food.[1][2][3] Media coverage has also referred to the corporate entity as Red Dog Deli Raw Food Company Inc.[2][3]
History
Red Dog Blue Kat began producing raw dog and cat food in Metro Vancouver in 2004.[1] A 2016 report in the Vancouver Sun noted rising demand for raw dog food in Canada and quoted company owner Inna Shekhtman in coverage of the expanding raw market. The report also noted that veterinarians are skeptical of the value of raw diets, stating that "There is no scientific evidence of health benefit to the pet". [4] In 2017, Business in Vancouver reported the company’s move to a larger production facility in Port Coquitlam and nationwide distribution through pet stores.[2] A 2022 profile in Food in Canada discussed the firm’s emphasis on minimally processed raw diets and noted a growth partnership with Forage Capital Partners.[3]
Products
RDBK produces frozen raw dog and cat food. In April 2025, trade publications reported the launch of a gently dried, shelf-stable raw product line marketed as Everyday Raw Anywhere.[5][6]
Operations
A 2022 feature in Canadian Packaging described the company’s packaging automation, including adoption of a thermoform vacuum-sealing system at its British Columbia facility.[7] Coverage of the sector has also noted food-safety programs used in the industry, such as inspections by the CFIA and HACCP verification.[3]
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References
- ^ a b Lo, Tricia (27 January 2014). "Pets now on board raw-food diet bandwagon". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Nyquvest, Tyler (18 April 2017). "Millennials boost premium pet-food business". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d Cardwell, Mark (12 January 2022). "Raw revolution". Food in Canada. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ Shore, Randy (10 November 2016). "Demand for raw dog food in Canada soars despite veterinary warnings". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Red Dog Blue Kat launches shelf-stable raw food". Pet Food Processing. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Red Dog Blue Kat launches shelf-stable raw pet food". Petfood Industry. April 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "The Raw Deal". Canadian Packaging. 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2025.