House Formula
We offer 60+ house formulas, ranging from mainstream to super premium, to meet the needs of a range of pet food brands and customers.
A visual guide to
Creating a pet food
Whether you’re looking to create a product that’s grain-free, breed-specific, kibble with inclusions or something completely new, you’ve come to the right place. Follow along the steps below to see how it works.
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Step
INQUIRY
Determine your project specs.
Type
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Extruded
Kibble -
Baked
Treat -
Baked
Kibble
Tier
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Value
A safe, quality product at an affordable price
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Mainstream
Formulation that places an equal amount of weight on digestibility, and palatability
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Premium
Higher-quality ingredients, focused on palatability and digestibility
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Super Premium
Highest-quality ingredients, often including exotic options
Volume
Timeline
Typical Custom Formula Manufacturing Timeline
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Step 1 Months 1-3
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Step 2 Months 4-6
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Step 3 Months 7-9
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Step 4 Months 10-12
Formula
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Custom Formula
Looking for a grain-free super premium kibble with duck imported from France? Bring your blue-sky concept to us, and let our in-house formulators and vetted supply partners help make it a reality.
Step
QUOTE
Formula and costs based on your exact needs.
Ingredients
Formulation
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Location
Geographic details
Location is a key component of our production plan and quote. Alphia has a nationwide footprint with facilities in Washington, Utah (2), Kansas (3), Nebraska, and Pennsylvania.
Volume
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Shipping
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Step
PACKAGING
Create a product that stands out on the shelf.
Bag Style
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Stand Up
PouchFor packages 1-8 lbs., popular option for treats
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Quad Seal
BagFor small and large-volume bags 3-40 lbs; offers 4 panels
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Flat
Bottom BagFor bags 2-25 lbs; offers a large design canvas
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Pinch
bottom BagFor larger-volume bags, typically on bottom shelf
Material
Pick a packaging material
Paper, Plastic, or Polywoven? Many brands choose to seal in freshness with sliders, hook & loop closures, or press-to-close zippers.
Design
Design the perfect packaging
Choose a design that stands the test of time – and regulatory authorities. At Alphia, we focus on designing attractive, budget-friendly packaging that complies with the latest industry guidelines.
Compliance
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Checkpoint: Purchase Order Receipt
Step
MANUFACTURING
Quality in the making.
Sqf-certified
SQF Level 3–certified facilities
We are continually reducing process variation and implementing process controls at our facilities, nearly all of which are audited against the SQF Food Safety Code and SQF Quality Code annually.
Food Safety
Robust Food Safety Program
We maintain an industry-leading food safety quality system by continuously raising the bar on our protocols and manufacturing processes. Products manufactured at Alphia facilities meet or exceed strict FDA, AAFCO, and USDA standards.
Production Trials
Production Trials
Production trials are necessary to confirm the integrity of a formulation, product size and shape, and ensure density for package filling prior to package sizing. Palatability and packaging trials may also be performed for quality assurance
Production
From warehouse to their house
Today’s pet parents demand high quality products from a brand they can trust. Make sure that you choose an established manufacturer who is committed to product quality and safety.
Why Alphia?
Quality that surpasses standards. Marketplace intelligence. A partnership that delivers growth.
Whether you’re a pet food brand seeking a co-manufacturer capable of producing exceptional products or a retailer looking to develop, revise or expand your consumer pet food brand, Alphia can deliver. We help partners develop market-leading pet food from concept to distribution.
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