Last Updated: 03/09/2025
Australian Made Pet Food
Want to support local? Our vet's guide makes it easy to choose Australian-made pet food. Discover top Aussie brands, compare their benefits, and see where your pet's food is really made. Feed them the best while supporting our economy and a more sustainable future.
Author: Dr Carla Paszkowski BVSc (Hons)
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Ever wondered where your pet's food is made? According to Roy Morgan, "73% of Australians would be willing to buy more Australian-made products to avoid reliance on imports, with seven in ten (72%) willing to pay more for locally-made goods"1.
Understandably, it can cause a lot of frustration when the place of manufacture isn't clear. There are plenty of benefits to buying Aussie-made products - not only does it benefit our local economy, but it is much more environmentally sustainable too. To help you choose the best Aussie made products for your best mate, we've put together this useful guide.
Our top Aussie made pet brands
Pet food brands sold in Australia: Where are they made?
Below we have outlined all major brands sold in Australia and their place of manufacture.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA:
- Advance - all products except for wet cat pouches
- Applaws Dry Food
- Black Hawk
- Eukanuba - some varieties
- Instinctive Bite
- Ivory Coat
- My Dog
- Optimum
- Pro Plan - some varieties
- Savourlife
- Supercoat
- Vetalogica
MADE INTERNATIONALLY:
- Advance wet cat pouches - made in Thailand
- Applaws wet food - made in Thailand
- Hills Science Diet - made in the U.S.A
- K9 Natural - made in New Zealand
- Feline Natural - made in New Zealand
- Open Farm - made in the U.S.A. and Canada
- Orijen - made in the U.S.A
- Royal Canin - made in France and South Korea
- Taste of the Wild - made in the U.S.A
- Wellness Core - made in the U.S.A
- Ziwi Peak - made in New Zealand
Top Australian Made Pet Foods in Focus
Instinctive Bite
Instinctive Bite is completely Australian owned and made right out of New South Wales. Each Instinctive Bite recipe is designed with a minimum 50% meat content to nourish your dog's carnivorous side - and all meat and vegetables are sourced from Australia.
Plus, beneficial ingredients such as yucca extract and chicory root inulin are included in each recipe, to provide beneficial fibre and a prebiotic boost.
Instinctive Bite recipes are complete and balanced and available in both grain and grain-free recipes, as well as a range of dental treats.
Nature's Cuts
Aussie pet treats company, Nature's Cuts, deliver to your dog simple, honest raw treats with nothing artificial added. Many of Nature's Cuts treats are great for keeping your dog occupied for extended periods of time, with marrow-filled goat horn, chewy pigs ears and chunky beef bones all available for their enjoyment.
Want to know more about treats? Read out article on the Best Treats for Dogs, and How to Manage Your Dog's Dental Health with Treats and more.
Advance
Advance pet food is made right here in Australia, in state-of-the-art facilities in Bathurst and Wodonga, NSW. Advance produces a wide range of top-tier diets for cats and dogs, with all nutrition crafted on the scientific research from Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition. This ensures strict quality control, balanced recipes, and optimal nutrition for your pets.
Designed specifically with the harsh Australian climate in mind, Advance has a wide range of wet and dry formulas to suit dogs and cats of all ages, breeds, and sizes.
Black Hawk
If you have a keen eye for high-quality ingredients and a balanced, holistic approach to pet nutrition, you'll love Black Hawk. Black Hawk is a part of the Masterpet family of brands. Masterpet is proudly an Australian/New Zealand business, owned by the EBOS group and listed on the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges.
As one of the best-selling natural foods on the market, Black Hawk food is all manufactured in rural New South Wales. The recipes use premium meats, grains, fresh vegetables, pulses and fruits, as well as delicious and nutritious herbs, vitamins and minerals. In fact, every ingredient counts. Whether you're after wet or dry food for your dog or your cat, an original recipe or one free from grains, Black Hawk has you covered.
Ivory Coat
Ivory Coat is an Australian owned company who make Australian made natural food, treats and grooming products for dogs and cats. In all of their premium recipes, Australian locally-sourced meat is the number 1 ingredient.
With options for dogs and cats of every size, age and breed, all of Ivory Coat's dry and wet products offer complete and balanced nutrition.
In addition to their manufacturing commitment to Australian Farmers, they also donate $1.00 from every 8kg bag of Australian Natural Health to the charity Aussie Helpers, who provide financial support for farming families in tough times.
Savourlife
Savourlife is an family-owned, Australian company which produces Australian made natural treats and food for dogs.
All recipes are wholesome, natural, and healthy. With varieties available for puppies, adult dogs, and weight control, Savourlife has an option for every dog. They also provide a wide range of novel and single protein formulas, which are perfect for dogs with allergies or a suspected food intollerence.
Savourlife also donate an incredible 50% of profits to small Australian pet rescue organisations. They aim to raise awareness for rescue dogs and provide a 'see who you helped' service which allows you to see which shelter dogs your purchase has helped support.
Vetalogica
Proudly made in Sydney, Vetalogica Naturals produces premium pet food, treats and health products for cats and dogs. The range was originally designed by two pharmacist brothers who sought a soothing pet food blend for their beloved dog, Murphy.
With two lines of pet food available including a super premium Biologically Appropriate range, all recipes are delicately cooked in small batched with no outsourcing. Their wide range of supplements and treats is incredibly popular, with everything from calming supplements to hemp-based treats. So not only is it Aussie: all of their products are wonderful for your pet's wellbeing!
With so many excellent pet foods being produced right here in Australia, you can easily find a high-quality option that aligns with your values. By using this guide to choose a brand that's made locally, you're not just feeding your pet - you're supporting Australian jobs and a more sustainable future.
References
Roy Morgan, New research reveals appeal of Aussie Made, https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/9881-australian-made-week-2025-amw-research-media-release, accessed 3/9/25
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History
Our experts continually monitor the health and wellness space and we update our articles when new information becomes available.
Wed 3 Sep 2025
Edited by Dr Gillian Hill BVSc (Hons)Dr Carla Paszkowski BVSc (Hons)
Veterinarian
Dr. Carla graduated from the University of Queensland in 2013 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and worked for a number of years in small animal clinics across South East Queensland. While Carla enjoys most facets of clinical veterinary work, she holds a special passion for feline medicine, pocket pets, and nutrition.
