Steve’s Real Food is a pioneer in raw pet nutrition, dedicated to providing wholesome, minimally processed diets for dogs and cats. Established in 1998 by Steve Brown, the company helped introduce commercially available raw pet food to the United States. With a focus on whole-food ingredients, balanced nutrition, and responsible sourcing, Steve’s Real Food creates diets designed to support pets’ natural nutritional needs and overall well-being.
With over 25 years of experience, Steve’s Real Food continues to combine nutritional expertise with a commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainability. As a Certified B Corporation, the company prioritizes responsible business practices alongside pet health. Offering convenient frozen and freeze-dried raw nutrition, Steve’s Real Food remains a strong advocate for independent pet retailers and informed pet parents. We’re proud to offer Steve’s Real Food as part of our premium pet nutrition portfolio.
Core Philosophy: Real Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Nutrition
Steve’s Real Food believes that pets thrive on fresh, wholesome nutrition made with ingredients that serve a purpose. By combining high-quality animal proteins, nutrient-rich whole foods, and careful preparation, the brand creates complete and balanced raw diets designed to support long-term health and vitality.
Their approach is built around several key principles:
- Whole-Food Nutrition: Complete and balanced raw recipes featuring quality meats, organs, and nutrient-rich ingredients, without grains, fillers, artificial colors, or preservatives.
- Transparent & Responsible Sourcing: Human-quality meats sourced from trusted, USDA-inspected suppliers, with an emphasis on animal welfare, ingredient traceability, and sustainable farming practices.
- Quality & Food Safety: Carefully controlled manufacturing, high-pressure processing, and rigorous testing help maintain food safety while preserving the nutritional benefits of raw ingredients.
- Certified B Corporation: Recognized for its commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, employee well-being, and positive community impact.
Product Offerings
Steve’s Real Food offers a selection of complete and balanced frozen and freeze-dried raw diets for dogs and cats, along with functional treats. Featuring high-quality animal proteins and purposeful ingredients, the lineup includes:
- Frozen Raw Dog Food: Complete and balanced B.A.R.F.-style recipes featuring 80% meat, organs, and bone, combined with wholesome produce and functional ingredients. Available in convenient scoopable nuggets and patties.
- Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food: The same balanced raw nutrition in a convenient, shelf-stable format. Featuring quality proteins and nutrient-rich ingredients.
- Quest Frozen Raw Cat Food: Protein-rich, 95:5 prey-model recipes featuring meat, organs, bone, and supplemental ingredients without fruits or vegetables. Formulated for all life stages and available in easy-to-portion frozen nuggets.
- Quest Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food: Complete and balanced prey-model nutrition featuring quality animal proteins in a convenient, shelf-stable format. Gently freeze-dried to preserve flavor and nutrients without requiring refrigeration.
- Protein Bites: Freeze-dried, fermented treats for dogs and cats featuring quality animal proteins and Gussy’s Gut organic fermented superfood blend, designed to provide a flavorful reward while supporting digestive wellness.
Partner with Northland
Northland wants to be your favorite distributor. With over 30 years of industry experience, we are dedicated to helping your business grow through reliable supply and dependable customer service.
- Flexible Ordering: No required ordering days—place your order whenever it suits your store’s schedule.
- Fast, Reliable Delivery: Orders placed by 11:00 AM Monday–Friday ship out the same day with our shipping partners. Orders delivered on our company truck arrive according to our Twin Cities Metro schedule (Tuesday–Friday).
- Convenient Ordering Channels: Order online, by email, or over the phone with our knowledgeable team.
We’re always happy to help. Have questions about opening an account, minimum order requirements, or specific product availability? Request a wholesale box or contact us today.
