Who We Are
Founded in 1974 by Doug and Carol Ford, Mountain Country Foods is a proud family-owned and operated company with over half a century of expertise. While the Fords initially launched a small jerky business, they quickly pivoted to focus entirely on pet treat manufacturing, a strategic move that paved the way for the company's long-term success.
Leading Pet Treat Manufacturer
Today, Mountain Country Foods stands as one of the largest pet treat manufacturers in the United States. Our multiple, state-of-the-art facilities and reputation for operational excellence have established us as a trusted leader in the industry.
Our Dedicated Team
We pride ourselves on our experienced and loyal team of over 500 employees, including 55 employees who have been with Mountain Country Foods for over 25 years. This deep institutional knowledge ensures consistency, quality, and a comprehensive understanding of the pet food market.
Full-Service Pet Treat Creation
From initial concept to final creation, Mountain Country Foods offers full-service, end-to-end capabilities, partnering with clients to bring innovative pet treat ideas to life.
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Packaging
Mountain Country Foods offers a versatile and scalable co-packing operation designed to support a wide range of retail and club store packaging needs. Our facility features multiple high-speed form-fill-seal and rotary pouch handling lines, each paired with precision multi-head weighing systems to ensure consistent and accurate fills.
Downstream QC and Retail Packaging
Downstream, Mountain Country Foods utilizes automated check weighing, case sealing, and coding systems to maintain quality and efficiency. Mountain Country Foods has extensive experience with club store trays, retail-ready displays, shrink wrapping, specialty packs, coupon insertion, and promotional customization, all supported by a flexible and responsive production environment.
Research and Development
Mountain Country Foods is home to an experienced on-site Research & Development (R&D) team, fully equipped with a pilot plant to support comprehensive services. This includes custom product formulation, shelf stability testing, and rapid new product development.
Furthermore, our dedicated packaging and design specialists work hand-in-hand with clients to seamlessly translate innovative pet treat ideas into market-ready products.
Quality & Food Safety
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Mountain Country Foods upholds an unwavering commitment to quality, driven by an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) team and supported by a sophisticated in-house chemical laboratory. We are proud to hold the SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification with an "Excellent" rating, demonstrating adherence to the highest global food safety standards.
Our robust HACCP-based food safety programs ensure proactive control across all production stages. Additionally, Mountain Country Foods is APHIS–PFO certified (Plant Number: UT-PFO-001), ensuring compliance for pet food manufacturing and export.
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