Premium single-ingredient and custom-mix freeze-dried proteins designed to meet the strict quality standards of the Austrian market.
Austria is witnessing unprecedented premiumization in the pet care industry. Austrian pet owners demand strict traceability, high meat density, and clean labels. Products must align with EU regulations (EC Regulation No 1069/2009) and meet the stringent manufacturing guidelines set out by FEDIAF.
For Austrian pet brands, veterinary chains, and specialty distributors, securing a reliable supply chain for raw and freeze-dried pet treats is a key competitive differentiator. As freeze-drying preserves natural cellular structures, enzymes, and nutritional profiles, it has quickly become the fastest-growing pet food format in the EU.
Nutritional Retention
Grain-Free & Pure
Located in the coastal logistics hub of Rizhao, Shandong Province, GAGA Pet Food Co., Ltd. has spent over a decade perfecting vacuum freeze-drying science. Unlike standard manufacturing conglomerates, we do not run our own retail brand.
Our business model is strictly OEM/ODM. We act as a silent manufacturing back-end, allowing our Austrian partners to develop, scale, and sell custom products without the risk of brand dilution or channel conflict. Our state-of-the-art facilities are FDA, HACCP, and ISO certified, offering seamless logistics from Qingdao and Rizhao ports straight to major European freight terminals.
Combining automated material processing, precise thermodynamic vacuum control, and extensive safety monitoring to ensure consistent quality.
We utilize automated chamber control to ensure deep freezing down to -40°C, followed by sublimation under strict vacuum conditions, retaining maximum nutritional bio-availability.
Our R&D department works directly with your specifications to develop custom recipes. We support customized shapes (cubes, powders, patties) and add functional ingredients.
Rizhao Port and Qingdao Port supply lines allow rapid transit scheduling to Europe. All cargo is shipped under vacuum packing with full batch traceability indicators.
Whether you are a new private-label brand entering the Austrian market or a veteran distributor seeking production safety, we have custom parameters tailored to your business model.
From strategic requirement mapping to global dispatch, GAGA Pet Food operates under precise quality milestones.
We establish key requirements, target markets, nutritional claims, and cost targets.
Developing specific amino-acid balances and palatability improvements.
Custom size guidelines, label compliance checks, and moisture-barrier selection.
Providing pilot batches to Austrian partners for feeding trials and laboratory analysis.
Bulk freeze-drying under controlled conditions to maintain consistent texture and moisture levels.
Moisture, microbiological, and metal-detection checks on every production run.
Nitrogen purging to prevent oxidization, extending product shelf life up to 18-24 months.
Handling custom declarations and shipping paperwork for smooth clearance at European borders.
Demonstrating commercial versatility in high-end pet product lines across Vienna, Salzburg, and Graz.
A premium Austrian pet store brand launched a custom series of freeze-dried powders and meat cubes as food toppers. The formula was designed to stimulate the appetite of senior dogs, resulting in a 40% increase in repeat sales.
Developing clean, hypoallergenic formulas for dogs with digestive issues. Using single-source freeze-dried cod and duck treats, clinical partners provided allergen-free alternatives for sensitive pets.
We manufactured quick-rehydrating freeze-dried patties for active dogs. These formulas allow outdoor enthusiasts to easily feed their pets while hiking in the Alps, without carrying heavy wet food cans.
Select from our complete range of certified freeze-dried recipes. Optimized shapes, rich proteins, and certified quality.
Find answers to common questions about regulatory compliance, custom formulation options, and logistics when shipping to Austria.
We work in strict compliance with EC Regulation No 1069/2009 and EC Regulation No 142/2011, which control the import of animal by-products into the EU. Our raw ingredients are sourced from verified slaughterhouses, and every production run includes third-party laboratory analysis to verify it is free from Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae.
For custom printing and fully brand-adapted packaging, our standard MOQ is 1,000 bags per SKU. If you choose neutral, bulk packaging or stock formulas with local labels, we can accommodate smaller trial orders starting from 300 kg.
Our experienced R&D team can formulate recipes to meet specific nutritional goals. We can develop single-source animal protein options (such as chicken, duck, beef, or cod), hypoallergenic formulations, and treats enhanced with functional ingredients like probiotics, taurine, or cat grass.
Because freeze-drying removes nearly all moisture, our treats have a stable shelf life of 18 to 24 months. We use high-barrier packaging and nitrogen gas flushing to prevent oil oxidation and ensure long-term freshness.
Typically, custom sampling is completed within 10 days. Once the sample and packaging design are approved, mass production takes between 15 and 30 days. Shipping from Rizhao/Qingdao port to main European hubs like Hamburg, Koper, or Vienna takes approximately 35 to 45 days.
Whether you want to launch a private label line, request a custom sample, or secure a bulk supply, we are here to support your growth in Austria and across Europe.
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