Cat Food Wholesale USA: A Sourcing Guide for Retailers and Distributors
The United States has one of the largest and most premium-skewed cat food markets in the world. This guide covers what retailers and distributors sourcing for the US market need to know.
AAFCO compliance for the US market
Cat food sold in the United States needs to meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy standards for the relevant life stage, with labelling following state-level feed control requirements. A wholesale supplier serving the US market should provide documentation confirming AAFCO compliance and support the label review process before goods ship.
Formats US retailers expect
US cat food shelf sets are dominated by single-serve wet food pouches and cans, often sold in variety multipacks, alongside dry kibble in small-to-medium bags. Grain-free and high-protein formulations are now standard shelf expectations across most retail channels.
Import logistics into the US
Shipments into the US move through FDA prior-notice requirements in addition to standard customs clearance. A supplier experienced in the US market will manage this documentation as part of the standard order process.
Working with Candora Petcare in the US market
Candora Petcare exports to the US alongside other priority markets, with export documentation and AAFCO-compliance support handled as part of the standard programme. Container programmes range from palletised pilot orders to full 40ft FCL shipments.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, our factory partners can produce to AAFCO nutritional adequacy standards, and we support label review for the US market as part of the order process.
We supply single-serve wet food pouches and cans, variety multipacks, and dry kibble in small-to-medium bag sizes to match US retail shelf sets.
FDA prior notice and standard customs clearance documentation are required. We handle this as part of the standard export process for US shipments.
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