AUSTIN, Texas — Super-premium brand Nulo Pet Food announced Dec. 4 it has partnered with Kane Veterinary Supplies Ltd., a Canadian distributor, to extend its products into the northern market. Kane will distribute Nulo’s FreeStyle and FrontRunner dog and cat foods to independent retail locations throughout Canada.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Kane," said Michael Landa, founder and CEO of Nulo. "They are the perfect match to help grow Nulo's portfolio across the pet specialty channel here in Canada.”
Nulo’s FreeStyle formulas include dry kibble, freeze-dried raw and wet canned complete-and-balanced diets for both cats and dogs, as well as supplemental broths, and wet and dry treats. The brand’s FrontRunner line features six high-meat kibble diets for dogs.
Nulo’s pet food formulas claim high levels of animal-based protein and low-carb sources. The diets are free from artificial ingredients and include its patented probiotic supplement to boost digestive and immune system health, the company says.
John Sousa, national manager of Kane’s pet division, added, “We have great admiration for how conscientious Nulo has been in recognizing the needs of pet parents and pets."
Nulo is a privately-owned premium pet food manufacturer based in Austin. The company has been recognized as a "Top 25 Most Innovative Retail Brand" by Forbes Magazine, ranked #105 on Entrepreneur's "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America", landed at #520 on the Inc. 5000 "Growth Leaders of 2017" and was one of the 100 Buzziest US Food & Beverage Brands.
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