Shun NagaiNew Zealand is known for its vast grasslands, fresh air, and lush natural environment. Its high-quality livestock products and creative culinary culture are highly regarded around the world. In particular, the country is a global leader in sheep and cattle farming, and it is also well known for producing excellent cheese and ice cream.
New Zealand is also home to many delicious agricultural products, including manuka honey, avocado oil, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. These premium ingredients are used not only in food for people, but also in pet food, giving New Zealand a strong reputation as a producer of super-premium pet food.
Through our OEM support service, we provide comprehensive assistance with the planning, development, manufacturing, and shipping of high-quality pet food produced in New Zealand under its outstanding natural environment and strict regulatory standards.
Why You Should Manufacture OEM Pet Food in New Zealand
Pasture-Based Livestock Farming in New Zealand
New Zealand is widely known for its expansive grasslands, fresh air, and green natural environment. The country is also famous worldwide for its fresh livestock products and diverse, innovative food culture. As a leading nation in sheep and cattle farming, New Zealand produces excellent dairy products such as cheese and ice cream, which are highly popular.
There are also many delicious agricultural products unique to New Zealand, including manuka honey, avocado oil, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. The exceptional flavor of New Zealand ingredients contributes greatly to the production of premium food and beverage products around the world.
This strong reputation for quality ingredients is not limited to human food. It also plays a major role in the high regard given to super-premium pet food manufactured in New Zealand.
Thanks to its highly advanced pasture-based livestock farming methods carried out on vast farmland, New Zealand has also remained free from BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease, a fatal illness that affects the central nervous system of cattle and may cause aggressive behavior or depression.
The combination of top-quality raw ingredients and New Zealand’s strict regulatory requirements for pet food manufacturing clearly shows that the country has established a high standard for the production of super-premium pet food.
Ingredients Nurtured by Nature
New Zealand’s unique combination of environmental conditions, including a mild climate, high rainfall, low population density, clean water, and fertile pastureland, helps preserve the freshness and flavor of its ingredients.
In addition, New Zealand’s animal welfare laws and pasture-based farming systems require cattle, sheep, and deer to be raised in natural surroundings. Animals raised in pasture environments are able to move freely without being confined in cramped facilities, and they do not need to be routinely treated with antibiotics.
Pasture-raised livestock also do not need to consume artificial hormones, grain-based feed, or other artificial additives. As a result, studies have shown that meat from grass-fed cattle contains 30 to 40 percent more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is associated with anti-cancer properties and weight reduction effects, than meat from cattle fed primarily on grain.
It has also been found that free-range chicken is lower in fat and calories, while eggs from free-range hens contain less fat, more vitamin A, and higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
Food Safety Standards
One of New Zealand’s highest priorities is ensuring the safety of food for consumers. To achieve a high level of food safety, the country has implemented thorough measures to prevent pathogens from entering livestock and crop production systems, stop the spread of disease, and carefully manage animal behavior and feeding practices.
In addition, New Zealand is recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a country free from major animal diseases, and it has also achieved a high level of food traceability.
Food traceability means that food ingredients can be traced back to their source suppliers. This not only helps ensure food safety, but also helps prevent the large-scale spread of contaminated food products.
Strict Regulations for Pet Food Manufacturing
Pet food manufacturers in New Zealand must comply with two strict laws established by the government: the ACVM Act and the APA.
Under the ACVM Act, enacted in 1996, the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Group of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) regulates the registration of agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines, monitors imported foods, and oversees manufacturing, sales, and usage.
In addition, the Animal Products Act (APA) of 1999 established a risk management system requiring all pet food products traded and used in New Zealand to be fit for their intended purpose by meeting New Zealand’s animal product standards.
These strict laws help ensure that pet food is manufactured only by carefully selected producers in hygienic environments, using nutritious ingredients while maintaining a high level of food safety.
About Our OEM Support Service
Through our OEM support service, we help clients find suitable OEM factories in New Zealand and assist with product planning, development, manufacturing, and shipping.
We provide comprehensive support tailored to each company’s needs in the development of a wide range of dog food and cat food products, including dry food, freeze-dried food, air-dried food, retort food, and treats. Below is the general flow of our OEM support service.
OEM Support Process
1. Consultation
First, we listen carefully to your requests and vision. We will ask you to share detailed information such as the intended use of the pet food, the target pets, any specific ingredients or formulations you require, and your desired price range.
2. Planning and Proposal
Based on the information provided, we create and propose the most suitable pet food concept for your needs. Taking market research and industry trends into account, we offer unique and competitive proposals that match your brand and product goals.
3. Quotation and Product Specification Sheet
Once you are satisfied with the proposal, we will submit a quotation and a product specification sheet for the project.
4. Review of Similar Samples
After the product specifications have been finalized, we will provide similar sample products for your review, if available. You can evaluate the quality, taste, aroma, and other characteristics, and share your feedback on the final product.
Please note that samples may not always be available.
5. Packaging Planning
Once the product has been finalized, we move on to packaging planning. The product can be packed in your existing designed packaging, or it can be packed in plain PP bags.
Packaging production can also be outsourced if required.
6. Contract and Order Placement
After the final packaging confirmation, we proceed to the formal contract and order placement process. At this stage, actual manufacturing begins.
7. Production and Delivery
While carefully managing quality control and the manufacturing schedule, we deliver the product within your desired lead time.
We also provide regular updates on project progress and product quality throughout the process.
Benefits of Using Our OEM Support Service
Using our OEM support service offers a variety of benefits. Below are the main advantages in more detail.
Access to a Wide Range of Proposals
By using our OEM support service, you are not limited to a single OEM factory. Instead, you can choose from multiple OEM factories.
Taking into account the characteristics of each factory, we can also present product specifications and ingredient selections proposed by the R&D staff at each OEM manufacturer.
This multi-faceted approach contributes to the development of the product best suited to your needs.
Introduction to a Japanese Veterinarian Available if Needed
We work in collaboration with a practicing veterinarian in Japan and can introduce a Japanese veterinarian when necessary. If you need specialized advice on pet health or nutrition during product development, you can incorporate professional input from a Japanese veterinarian.
Smoother Communication with Local Factories
We help ensure smooth communication with the local OEM factories we partner with. Even when there are language or cultural differences, our support enables the project to move forward smoothly. This helps reduce concerns about misunderstandings in product specifications and uncertainty regarding schedules.
Support for Optimal Shipping Methods and Tariff Benefits
In international trade, selecting the right shipping method and making use of tariff benefits are extremely important. We also support these complex procedures by proposing efficient and more cost-effective shipping options and ways to reduce tariff costs.
Free Web Marketing Consultation
We also provide free consultation on web marketing, helping clients think through how to position and promote their new products in the market. For online sales and advertising strategy planning, the operator of an e-commerce website with 100,000 monthly page views offers strategic advice to support the success of your new product from a web marketing perspective as well.
Inquiries and Consultations
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or consultations regarding our OEM support service.
How to Contact Us
Phone: +66 (0)61-457-4310
You can call our representative directly. Phone support is the fastest way to receive quick answers and the information you need.
Email:
You can send an inquiry email to our representative’s email address. We will respond with detailed answers to your questions and requests.
What We Would Like You to Prepare
After receiving your inquiry, we will discuss the details based on your interests and needs. At that time, we will ask about the following points.
- Project Overview
Please tell us about the product you would like to develop and the purpose of your project. - Requests and Preferences
If you can share your specific product requirements, preferences, and budget, we will be able to make more concrete proposals. - Schedule
Please let us know your target timeline and when you would like the product to be completed.
At our company, we value close communication with our clients and are committed to providing the fullest possible support for the success of your project.