GAGA Pet Food Co., Ltd., located in Rizhao, Shandong Province, is a professional manufacturer specialising in high-quality freeze-dried pet food with more than ten years of dedicated experience in research and development, production and sales. For over a decade, we have focused on creating premium freeze-dried products that meet the highest international standards of nutrition, safety and palatability for pets worldwide.
As a leading supplier targeting the global market, we provide tailored export channels and customized formulas specifically designed to meet the rigorous veterinary standards of the Russian Federation (Rosselkhoznadzor) and the demanding preferences of local pet owners from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok.
Optimized formulas high in protein, designed to combat harsh winter temperatures and promote optimum pet health.
Understanding import substitution, supply chain realignment, and the growing demand for super-premium freeze-dried treats.
Historically, Russia's premium pet food segment relied heavily on imports from Western Europe. However, geopolitical developments and strict import policies by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) have restricted traditional Western supply chains. This has created a massive supply void for premium, high-meat content, and freeze-dried pet foods in Russia.
Russian pet owners treat their dogs and cats as family members. The demand for Holistic, Grain-Free, and natural high-protein ingredients has grown exponentially, especially in major urban centers like Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg. As local dry food manufacturers try to catch up, the technology to manufacture premium freeze-dried treats locally remains capital-intensive and scarce. This is where GAGA Pet Food steps in, offering a reliable, certified, and cost-effective raw materials and finished goods supply pipeline.
We operate six state-of-the-art vacuum freeze-drying production lines, yielding a daily production capacity of up to 4,000 kilograms. This high-capacity output establishes a stable and efficient core supply chain for freeze-dried pet treats. Our operation consists of more than 20 professional technical personnel, backed by an independent research and development department.
For Russian buyers, logistics reliability is crucial. By utilizing the China-Europe Railway Express (Новый шёлковый путь), we can deliver bulk container shipments directly from Shandong to major Russian rail terminals in 15 to 20 days, avoiding maritime disruptions and offering a faster, more predictable transit time compared to traditional ocean freight.
From initial formula concepts to customs clearing documentation, we guide you through every milestone.
We work with you to clarify product parameters, packaging designs, target pricing, and Russian market compliance needs right from the start.
Our lab designs specific formulas (e.g., adding goat milk, functional herbs, or specific single-source proteins) according to Russian veterinary preferences.
We provide full support for packaging requirements, printing legal layouts in Russian (GOST standards) with correct barcode and registration displays.
Receive fast-prototyped samples in as little as 10 days. We adjust textures, rehydration rates, and densities according to your testing feedback.
Once approved, we enter mass production using advanced freeze-dryers. Rapid freezing at -40°C locks in structural proteins, followed by precise sublimation drying.
All outbound batches undergo strict quality checkups and receive export certificates, ensuring quick customs entry at Russian border ports.
How Russian pet owners integrate our premium freeze-dried solutions into their pets' daily diets.
A pure manufacturer committed to growing your brand, not competing with it.
Unlike many manufacturers who sell their own brands in overseas markets, GAGA Pet Food focuses 100% on OEM/ODM contract manufacturing. We do not run a domestic or retail brand. Every ounce of our R&D, design, and manufacturing capabilities is dedicated to supporting your brand's growth.
We work with more than 50 leading pet brands globally, utilizing premium, human-grade raw ingredients. From raw material intake, preparation, freezing, and freeze-drying to packaging and shipping, our processes follow international quality guidelines.
Meeting international food safety and import requirements to ensure seamless customs clearance.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Standards
International Food Safety Management
Compliant with US FDA Standards
Global Food Safety Initiative Benchmark Alignment
Fully customizable sizes, formulations, and package stylings for Russian retailers and distributors.
Why freeze-drying outperforms traditional high-heat air extrusion and baking technologies.
Before drying, fresh ingredients are rapidly frozen to -40°C. This quick freezing step prevents large ice crystals from forming, keeping the cellular structures of meat, fish, and vegetables intact. It preserves original texture, natural shape, and nutrient pathways.
Under a high-vacuum chamber environment, frozen water in the ingredients transitions directly from solid ice to water vapor, bypassing the liquid state. This process removes moisture gently without heat damage, maintaining enzymes, natural vitamins, and heat-sensitive amino acids.
By reducing moisture content to less than 3-5%, we eliminate conditions that support bacterial growth, all without using artificial preservatives. The resulting sponge-like structure absorbs water quickly, rehydrating to fresh meat in seconds.
Because freeze-drying concentrates the natural aroma and taste of real meat, it is highly palatable to dogs and cats. Pets love the natural meat taste, making it an excellent solution for picky eaters.
Clear answers on customs registration, logistics routes, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and OEM terms.
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