Bulk Ingredients for Pet Food Manufacturing

Cerco Group sources ingredients commonly used in kibble manufacturing, including rendered animal meals, plant-based proteins, fats, binders, and palatants to support taste, digestibility, and shelf stability.

Kibble is the most common pet food, formulated for dogs, cats, and other small animals, providing balanced nutrition.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish (salmon, tuna, whitefish), pork, venison, pea protein, lentils

• Grains: Rice, corn, barley, oats, wheat

• Vegetables & Fruits: Sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, apples, blueberries

• Fats: Animal fats, chicken fat, fish oils, flaxseed oil, canola oil

• Binders: Corn starch, tapioca, potato starch, cellulose

• Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin E, B-complex, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium

• Fiber: Beet pulp, pumpkin, prebiotic fiber sources

We supply high-moisture ingredients, functional additives, and protein sources tailored for wet pet food production, including canned and pouched formulations for dogs and cats.

Wet food is high in moisture content, providing hydration and palatability for pets.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, fish (in broth or gravy)

• Broth or Gravy: Chicken or beef broth for added moisture

• Vegetables: Sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, spinach

• Fats: Chicken fat, fish oil, coconut oil

• Binders & Thickeners: Guar gum, agar-agar, carrageenan

• Flavor Enhancers: Natural flavors, poultry digest

Cerco Group supports semi-moist formulations with ingredients like textured proteins, humectants, natural preservatives, and binding agents to retain moisture and soft texture.

Semi-moist pet food offers a softer texture with higher palatability.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Chicken, beef, lamb, fish

• Grains: Corn, wheat, rice, soy

• Preservatives: Propylene glycol (for moisture retention)

• Sugars: High-fructose corn syrup, sugar

• Colors & Flavors: Natural and artificial options (with a trend toward natural flavors)

For raw or minimally processed diets, we provide high-quality proteins, organ meats, and plant inclusions suitable for frozen, refrigerated, or freeze-dried applications.

Raw diets mimic ancestral feeding and are available in frozen or freeze-dried formats.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Raw chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, rabbit, fish, chicken paws, weasand

• Organ Meats: Liver, heart, kidney (for essential nutrients)

• Bone: Ground bone for calcium and phosphorus

• Vegetables & Fruits: Carrots, apples, spinach, peas, blueberries

• Fats: Animal fats, fish oils, flaxseed oil, coconut oil

• Probiotics & Supplements: Live probiotics, taurine, omega fatty acids, vitamins

We help pet treat manufacturers source protein-rich meals, gelatins, binders, and natural flavor enhancers used in biscuits, baked treats, and functional chews.

Pet treats range from biscuits and soft treats to dental chews and training rewards.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, novel proteins (kangaroo, venison)

• Grains: Wheat, corn, rice, barley

• Vegetables: Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, peas, carrots

• Preservatives: Natural (mixed tocopherols/vitamin E) or synthetic (BHA, BHT)

• Flavor Enhancers: Cheese, peanut butter, bacon flavor, meat broths

• Binders: Gelatin, corn syrup, glycerin

• Supplements: Glucosamine, chondroitin (for joint health), probiotics (for digestion)

Cerco Group offers ingredients that support allergen-friendly, limited-ingredient, and prescription-like diets, including hydrolyzed proteins, novel grains, and functional additives.

Tailored for pets with sensitivities, allergies, or specific health conditions.

Common Ingredients (Depending on Condition):

• Proteins: Novel proteins (duck, venison, rabbit) for sensitive diets

• Limited Ingredients: Simple, single-protein sources to minimize allergens

• Carbohydrates: Sweet potatoes, peas, lentils (for hypoallergenic or gluten-free diets)

• Fiber: Pumpkin, psyllium husk, beet pulp (for digestive health)

• Omega Fatty Acids: Fish oils, flaxseeds (for skin & coat health)

• Supplements: Probiotics, glucosamine (for joints), taurine (for heart health)

From freeze-dried meats to plant-based powders, we support high-nutrition, shelf-stable formats ideal for refrigerated, frozen, or dehydrated pet meals.

A convenient alternative to fresh and raw pet food.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Free-range chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, fish

• Grains & Carbohydrates: Brown rice, oats, quinoa, barley

• Vegetables & Fruits: Pumpkin, carrots, peas, spinach, blueberries, apples

• Fats: Coconut oil, flaxseed oil, fish oils

• Probiotics & Enzymes: For digestion and immune health

• Natural Preservatives: Vitamin E (tocopherols), vitamin C

We provide fibers, omega-rich oils, prebiotics, and other functional ingredients that support mobility, skin & coat health, and digestive function.

Formulated for specific health benefits, including digestive support, joint care, and immune health.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Tailored based on health needs (lean proteins, novel sources)

• Herbs & Botanicals: Spirulina, ginger, turmeric, parsley, flaxseed

• Supplements: Glucosamine, probiotics, fiber, antioxidants

• Omega Fatty Acids: Fish oil, flax, chia seeds (for skin, coat, and brain health)

• Specialized Grains: Ancient grains (quinoa, spelt, barley) for digestive support

Cerco Group supplies ingredients for powdered, tablet, and liquid pet supplements, including amino acids, vitamins, minerals, collagen, and joint-health actives.

Supplements enhance overall pet health and address specific needs such as joint support, digestion, and immune function.

Common Ingredients:

• Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin A, D, E, B12, folic acid, calcium, zinc

• Probiotics: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium (for gut health)

• Joint Health: Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM

• Omega Fatty Acids: Fish oil, krill oil, flaxseed oil

• Herbs: Echinacea, turmeric, milk thistle, ginger (for immune/digestive support)

For grain-free diets, we offer alternative carbohydrate sources such as sweet potato, lentils, and pea flour—along with high-protein plant and animal meals.

For pets with grain sensitivities, using alternative carbohydrate sources.

Common Ingredients:

• Proteins: Chicken, beef, turkey, fish, lamb

• Grain Alternatives: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, chickpeas, lentils, tapioca

• Fats: Chicken fat, fish oil, flaxseed oil

• Fiber: Beet pulp, pumpkin, prebiotics for digestive health