PALMETTO, FLA. — Wild Earth, a cellular agriculture company developing cultured, meat-free dog food and cat treat products, inked a distribution deal with Choice Pet Products on Nov. 21. The move makes Choice Pet Products the very first distributor of Wild Earth products, according to the company.

“We are excited to partner with Choice Pet Products as one of the leading distributors in the United States,” said Ryan Bethencourt, chief executive officer at Wild Earth. “We've heard our customers loud and clear at the many events we've had throughout Florida and Choice Pet Products will give Wild Earth the ability to deliver our healthier plant-based food and treats to hundreds of retailers across the Sunshine state with the highest quality of service.”

Choice Pet Products will begin offering Wild Earth’s product line to its network of independent retailers across Florida in mid-February.

“Choice Pet Products has built our brand around highlighting great products and the companies that share our mission to bring the most nutritious products to market,” said Bob Sledzinski, vice president of brand development at Choice Pet Products. “We’re excited to partner with Wild Earth and to be part of their mission to bring high-quality, meat-free food and treats to our customers. Partnering with Wild Earth provides retailers in our network 100% nutritionally complete plant-based pet food that rivals the highest-quality animal-based foods on the market.”

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