Ingredients - Kiwi Kitchens

PURE, NATURAL AND SIMPLE

THE BEAUTY OF OUR PRODUCTS IS THEIR SIMPLICITY. Combining natural ingredients, packed with protein and rich in omega 3’s, to create a pure and simple range of pet foods.

GRASS FED NEW ZEALAND BEEF, LAMB AND VENISON

All beef, lamb and venison we use to create Kiwi Kitchens pet foods are grass-fed in New Zealand.

SUSTAINABLY FARMED NEW ZEALAND KING SALMON

New Zealand King Salmon is a rich natural source of healthy Omega 3 fatty acids.

NEW ZEALAND WILD CAUGHT WHITE FISH

Our wild caught white fish are sourced from the sub Antarctic waters of southern New Zealand. Fish from these waters are very high in Omega 3’s. New Zealand ocean fisheries have one of the highest rankings in the world for sustainability.

BARN RAISED NEW
ZEALAND CHICKEN

We use cage free humanely raised chicken from New Zealand farmers who grow their birds without added hormones or antibiotics and in compliances with SPCA animal welfare certification.

SUSTAINABLE
FARMING

A TRULY GENUINE ‘KIWI’ APPROACH IS AT THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS. WE RESPECT THE NATURAL HERITAGE AND RESOURCES FROM WHICH OUR PRODUCTS ARE MADE. WE PRIORITISE INGREDIENT FARMING AND LIVESTOCK-RAISING PRACTICES WHICH ARE LOW-IMPACT IN NATURE WHILE MAINTAINING A COMMITMENT TO CREATING QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS PET FOODS.

New Zealand is known for it’s high-standard and abundant farming practices. The clean, pure environment helps grow what’s arguably the world’s best food.
Kiwi Kitchens delivers high quality New Zealand-sourced ingredients, minimising carbohydrates and maximising omega-3 fatty acids in our products for the benefit of pets.

SAFE FOOD THAT IS FULLY TRACEABLE
It’s important to us to not only know where our ingredients come from but ensure they have little or no impact on our environment. We work closely with farmers and growers to ensure their practices are sustainable and ethical.

Above and beyond traceability of both ingredients and our finished products, they’re tested at both ends of the production line to ensure common hazards like bacteria, moulds and potentially harmful physical and chemical risks are eliminated.

PACKED WITH NEW ZEALAND SUPER FOODS

IN ADDITION TO HIGH QUALITY PROTEINS WE ADD SUPER FOODS LIKE: NEW ZEALAND GREEN-LIPPED MUSSEL, NEW ZEALAND KING SALMON, DRIED SEAWEED, FLAXSEED, KIWIFRUIT, BLACKCURRANT AND FISH OIL. EACH CAREFULLY SELECTED SUPER FOOD HAS A UNIQUE BENEFIT, SUCH AS ASSISTING DOG DIGESTION, SUPPORTING DOG SKIN & COAT CONDITION, PROVIDING BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

 

NEW ZEALAND GREEN-LIPPED MUSSEL

This marine super food found only in New Zealand is a great natural source of:

  • Omega 3 fatty acids,
  • Chondroitin
  • Glutamine
  • Vitamin E, Vitamin C,
  • Zinc, Copper, Manganese

NZ Green-Lipped Mussel help support mobility and help with joint discomfort.

US environmental agency, Blue Ocean Institute, ranks New Zealand Green-Lipped mussel top of their list of eco-friendly seafoods.

New Zealand mussel farms adhere to a strict environmental management system. New Zealand’s shellfish growing waters are some of the cleanest and most monitored waters in the world. In addition, New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel farms are sited well away from cities and centres of higher population density.

NATURALLY HIGH IN CHONDROITIN AND GLUCOSAMINE
KIWI KITCHENS is naturally high in Chondroitin and Glucosamine. These work in tandem to provide the building blocks to help maintain and repair joint cartilage. They essentially support your dog’s everyday movement and activity.

A COMPLETE AND BALANCED ‘WHOLE’ FOOD.

We add vitamins and minerals to ensure all of our dinner recipes are COMPLETE and BALANCED. This means recipes meet the nutritional requirements established by AAFCO – the Pet Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.

A “complete” meal provides all of the nutrition pets require. A “balanced” meal delivers these nutrients in the correct ratios.
Kiwi Kitchens complete and balanced foods are all that you need to feed to ensure your pet is getting what they need.

IT’S WHAT WE DON’T INCLUDE THAT’S IMPORTANT TOO.
We ensure that there are no synthetic flavours, colours or preservatives in our products.

WHY FREEZE-DRIED

FREEZE-DRYING IS THE MOST NATURAL METHOD OF PRESERVING PREMIUM PET FOOD INGREDIENTS, MAINTAINING THEIR FREEZE-DRIED RAW NUTRITIONAL INTEGRITY WHILE ENSURING FOOD SAFETY. THIS GENTLE PROCESS LOCKS IN NUTRIENTS, KEEPING THEM INTACT AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR PETS.

Freeze-dried food offers a convenient product to use, buy and transport. It can be fed in it’s freeze-dried state or simply be rehydrated by adding water before feeding.


  • The process starts by quickly freezing fresh ingredients like meat, fish, or vegetables to maintain their natural shape and nutritional value.
  • Then, the frozen food is placed in a vacuum chamber where the ice turns directly into vapor and disappears, a process called sublimation.
  • This removes moisture without damaging the food’s structure or nutrients.
  • The result is a dry, shelf-stable product that still looks and tastes like the original fresh food.

Pet parents love freeze-dried food because it’s nutrient-rich, flavourful, and convenient. It doesn’t need preservatives, has a long shelf life, and is easy to store and serve. Plus, pets often find it delicious thanks to its natural taste and texture.


For our Dinners we recommend rehydrating with water for ultimate flavour and hydration.