About Kiwi Pet Food

About Kiwi Pet Food

Pet Nutrition NZ Limited Partnership (PNNZ) was founded by Calvin and Jo Smith. It is a family based business with strong family based values and they are animal lovers having two dogs and two cats. They are also passionate about nutrition and passionate about New Zealand, hence the phrase "New Zealand in a Bowl". Kiwi Kitchens was developed as a collaboration with the management team at Pet Food Express, specifically with the goal of providing a unique freeze dried range that was both nutritious and more affordable. The New Zealand origin was important, hence the name. "Kiwi" is commonly referred to as the famous fruit, but it is also the name of the people from New Zealand and a unique flightless bird that is only found in New Zealand.

WE FIRMLY BELIEVE NEW ZEALAND PRODUCES THE BEST QUALITY FOOD IN THE WORLD. KIWI KITCHENS PURPOSE IS TO BRING THIS FOOD TO YOUR PET IN THEIR BOWL.

- Calvin and Jo Smith (Kiwi Kitchens Founders)

Our Nutritional Philosophy

Their philosophy is based on research by Dr. Mark Roberts BSc (Hons), PhD. He observed that his racing huskies were out-performing other racing teams. One defining difference was the diet they were on. He was feeding his team a complete and balanced high meat diet, whereas others tended to feed commercial dry food. Being curious by nature, he wanted to know WHY. He has dedicated his life to answering this question.

What he conclusively found is that dogs instinctively select a diet high in protein and fat while having no desire for carbohydrates. The ideal macronutrient ratio he found was approximately 45% protein, 45% fat, 3% carbohydrate with the remainder coming from fibre and ash.

In all the food we produce we aim to have low levels of carbohydrates to replicate this ideal ratio. When it comes to fat, we don't shy away from using it. We believe that a cat or a dog should be sourcing its energy from fat not carbohydrates. The key is the fat is a healthy fat.

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Grass Fed New Zealand Beef, Lamb And Venison
Chefs the world over agree that cattle, sheep and deer that have been allowed to enjoy a grass fed diet deliver superior tasting beef and lamb. At Kiwi Kitchens we're far happier consuming high quality protein that we know has led a happy, healthy life and comes from farms that follow regenerative farming practices.

New Zealand Wild Caught Fish
Their wild caught white fish are sourced from the sub Antarctic waters of southern New Zealand. Fish from these waters contain low amounts of heavy metals and are very high in Omega 3's. New Zealand ocean fisheries have one of the highest rankings in the world for sustainability.

Sustainably Farmed New Zealand King Salmon
New Zealand King Salmon is a rich natural source of healthy Omega 3 fatty acids. The Omega 3's are a natural anti-inflammatory that combat many common ailments, assist with cognitive function, the immune system and retinal function. These richly delicious salmon also provide a natural source of a healthy Omega 6 - linoleic acid, which promotes a shiny glossy coat.

Barn Raised New Zealand Chicken
They use cage free humanely raised chicken from New Zealand farmers who grow their birds without added hormones and no genetic modification. Poultry that has been allowed to develop at its natural rate not only satisfies our personal ethics but also delivers better nutrition and lower levels of pathogens.

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Pet Nutrition is our passion and they're immensely satisfied when we see pets thriving because they are being fed the highest quality food. We believe that dogs and cats need a high level of protein and more Omega 3's for ultimate health.

New Zealand has an abundance of grass fed red meats and sustainable fisheries. The clean pure environment provides a platform to grow the world's best food. Kiwi Kitchens delivers high quality New Zealand sourced protein, less carbohydrate and more omega 3's to pets in the most natural way possible. They're proud to bring the world a food that is both considerate of the environment and beneficial to pets.

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