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You might have seen that Bixbi is Clean Label Project certified and thought something like “oh, cool,” and had no idea what it means, like we all did.

That organization pulls products off store shelves to test them.

And Bixbi is the ONLY kibble that has ever passed.

When you look at their site, brands who pass are all the bougie organic baby foods and whatnot.

I’m just being real talk here like this is a big deal to carry a kibble that clean.

Look more into this 👀

Thanks to our rep Ashley Lauren who is out in stores in Florida with Todd from Bixbi learning about the best way to talk about Clean Label Project so it resonates with retailers and you can explain it to your shoppers.

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In case you haven't heard yet – Natural Farm has joined the Packer Mellem family! 🐾

Natural Farm makes 100% natural, single-ingredient chews. Ingredients are sustainably sourced from local farmers in Brazil, and the chews are made in their own human-grade, USDA-approved factory. A slow baking process locks in flavor and keeps the chews odor-free, which is something pet parents will notice. Their Power Bully Sticks, Stuffed Cheek Rolls, and Stuffed Collagen Sticks have all picked up honors from Pet Innovation and Pet Business.

From collagen sticks and beef cheek chews to gullet sticks, tendons, and trachea, the lineup covers dogs of all ages and sizes. That means there's a long-lasting option for every chewer who walks through your door. Natural Farm also offers dry, wet, and freeze-dried dog food, so you can carry the brand beyond the chew bar. They give back, too: one tree is planted for every online purchase, and they partner with Charity Water on clean-water projects.

Reach out to your Packer Mellem rep to get Natural Farm Pet on your shelves.

Liz stopped into Pug & Hound Pet Apothecary in Geneva, IL, with Andrew from ADORE Pet to say hello to owner Krista and Clark the pug, who clearly runs the front counter 🐾

Be sure to check out Adore Pet and Momentum Carnivore Nutrition next time you're at Pug & Hound!

Good times were had at the Bone Marché Yappy Hour last night with Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue and Lucky One Lemonade!

Coffee ☕ ✔️
Laptops 💻 ✔️
Big ideas 💡 ✔️

The Packer Mellem Marketing team was working hard at the "office" today.

The best ideas usually show up somewhere between the first cup and the second when Liz, Alisha, and Missy put their heads together. Watch out world!

📣 New Brand Partnership! 📣

Say hello to Wuffes — the newest addition to our lineup. They make NASC-certified dog supplements (think Hip & Joint Chews, Joint Liquid, Calming Chews, Allergy & Itch Chews, Probiotic Chews, Multivitamin Chews, and Omega-3), and they don't cut corners on ingredients. Everything's formulated at levels that actually make a difference for pets. Since 2020, they've served over 750,000 dogs and made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.

We're pumped to bring this one to our independent retail partners. Want a supplement line your customers will actually trust? Reach out to your Packer Mellem rep and let's get it on your shelves.

Guess who's back? 🎉

You may have already heard the news: Packer Mellem is thrilled to announce we're once again repping one of our favorite food brands — BIXBI! And the timing couldn't be better; BIXBI just became the first dog kibble brand independently certified by the Clean Label Project, recognized for meeting rigorous standards for purity, safety, and ingredient integrity through third-party testing. That's a huge milestone, and there are more exciting rollouts in the works. We're proud to be the boots on the ground helping make it happen.