Food Innovation

Our commitment to innovation has never been stronger.

Adjacent to our NorthStar Kitchen in Alberta, Canada, our BAFRINO Research and Innovation Centre is a world-renowned food innovation hub focused on advancing our Biologically Appropriate mission.

This $5.9-million investment solidifies our commitment to innovation, and advances our Biologically Appropriate, Fresh Regional Ingredient, and Never Outsourced (BAFRINO) mandate in four core areas:

• 1. Biologically Appropriate Food Development

  Aligned with our drive for continuous innovation, the BAFRINO Centre provides a dedicated facility for the development and advancement of our award-winning Biologically Appropriate dog and cat foods.

• 2. Fresh Meat Technologies

  The BAFRINO Centre develops proprietary meat-separation technologies which allow exceedingly high fresh meat inclusions in ACANA and ORIJEN, enhancing feeding performance and continually bringing our foods closer to Mother Nature.

• 3. Natural Flavor Development

  Equipped with state-of-the-art freeze-dryers and hydrolyzing units, the BAFRINO Centre develops all-natural flavors from the very same fresh meat, liver, and tripe that go into ORIJEN and ACANA foods.

• 4. Nutrient Testing and Validation

  Ensuring our foods meet the high expectations of Pet Lovers everywhere, the BAFRINO Centre performs on-site validation of all quality, nutritional, and technical parameters of our ingredients, processes, and foods.