Champion Petfoods

Meet Champion Petfoods
We’ve been making ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ food for dogs and cats since 1985, and we only make premium pet food. We source only the finest WholePrey animal ingredients – the most nourishing parts of the animal – from a carefully curated group of suppliers before our Ph.D.-level nutrition experts and veterinarians craft them into safe, quality foods in our state-of-the-art kitchens.

This is the best way we know to provide pets with peak nutrition, optimal nourishment and ultimate flavor. We sell our ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ pet foods in more than 90 countries and we couldn’t be more proud to see Pet Lovers around the world putting their trust in the high caliber, premium foods we craft.

Everything we do and every product we make is so Pet Lovers can feel good feeding their dogs and cats our premium foods.

Our Global Presence
Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions. We are proud to serve pets in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Our Food Philosophy
We specialize in making foods that are Biologically Appropriate to nourish as nature intended, and we believe in doing whatever it takes to help pets thrive and reach the peak of their natural potential for a lifetime.

BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE NUTRITION
We pioneered Biologically Appropriate, which means every one of our recipes is crafted with purpose and reflects our commitment to mirror the diet nature and evolution intended dogs and cats to eat.

For meat eaters, that means higher amounts of protein from animal sources and fewer carbohydrates. We also introduced WholePrey ingredients to give pets the most succulent, nourishing parts of the animal, including meat, organs and bones. Fresh or raw meat, poultry or fish are always the lead ingredients in ORIJEN® and ACANA® recipes to provide pets with peak nutrition, optimal nourishment and ultimate flavor.

World’s Best Ingredients
The world’s best recipes come from the world’s best ingredients. That’s why we collaborate with a specially curated group of leading farmers, ranchers, and fisheries that we have had relationships with for decades.

Our strong network enables us to source quality ingredients, including lamb from New Zealand, fish from Scandinavia, and other premium ingredients from our neighbors. No matter what, every ingredient we choose is selected for its nutritional value, digestibility and superior flavor. Our commitment to trust and transparency has led to a robust supplier vendor audit approval program and detailed ingredient traceability system.

REAL KITCHENS
Our kitchens are some of the most advanced in the industry. They are purpose-built and custom-designed specifically for our unique recipes that take advantage of significant inclusions of fresh and raw ingredients. We locate them in agricultural heartlands so they can be closer to many of the sources of our ingredients.

As we grow and innovate, in addition to our own kitchens, we’ll work with trusted supplier partners who are experts in their field to create only the finest foods for pets. With food safety, quality, and employee health and safety at the core of our designs, our kitchens exceed many of the standards set in the human food industry – which explains the pride we take in them and why they are spotless and safe at all times.

PET NUTRITION EXPERTISE
Our pet nutrition experts continually pursue the advancement of nutrition and wellness for pets. By leading and implementing the latest developments in science, our experts create nutritious food dogs and cats need to thrive.

Pets are members of our families and we want to support their long-term health with the most advanced ingredients and optimal recipes possible. Beyond meeting all applicable international pet nutrition guidelines, ORIJEN® and ACANA® recipes go through an additional validation process to meet our superior standards—the Champion standard.

The Champion standard ensures our recipes push the boundaries of what optimal nutrition for dogs and cats can be. By working with academic institutions around the world, our team of experts have access to the best researchers and diversified thinking to support the most advanced pet nutrition possible.

Our Pet Nutrition Experts
We have 20 Pet Nutrition & Food Experts on staff who craft our premium foods. Champion has assembled this team to include strong expertise in food science, animal health and product development.

Our Impact
Champion is committed to doing our part to creative positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us are top priorities. If you would like to learn more about key areas of our business, including our foods, our kitchens, our people and our values, including the impact we make on the world around us, please download a copy of our Impact Report and our Impact Report Fact Sheet with key highlights.

At Champion, we are committed to making a positive impact in local communities.

Our philanthropic efforts are geared toward supporting our Purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime. We donate more than 3.5 million pet meals a year to dogs and cats in need at 40 local animal welfare organizations located near our Acheson, Alberta and Auburn, Kentucky kitchens, and to national shelter networks. Here is a spotlight on some of the organizations we have worked with.

Sustainability
Champion considers improving the environment around us a part of our core value of Responsibility.

We are committed to doing our part to create positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

Our Pet Food Brands
Our ORIJEN™ and ACANA™ pet foods push the boundaries of what optimal nutrition for dogs and cats can be. We have a diverse range of products to meet the needs of many cats and dogs in all life stages, including premium kibble, freeze-dried food and treats, biscuits, and wet food. We are always introducing new, innovative products that implement the latest developments in science.

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We’d Love To Hear From You
At Champion, we are a team of Pet Lovers, so we know how important your dogs and cats are to you. We welcome any concerns, comments or testimonials, and our dedicated Customer Care team would love to answer your questions.

Call Us
Monday to Friday:
7:30am – 4:00pm MST
Phone: 1-877-939-0006

Address:
Champion Petfoods Holding Inc.
301, 1103 95 Street SW
Edmonton, AB T6X 0P8
Canada