Scoochie Pet announced it is offering reduced minimum order quantities (MOQs) for private-label canned and dry dog and cat food, allowing smaller and mid-size retailers to compete with major online and big-box retailers.
The company produces cans without labels and applies retailer-specific labels at its warehouses in Savannah, Georgia, U.S. or Huntington, New York, U.S.
"We recognized that many independent retailers simply couldn't afford the large upfront commitments required to launch their own pet-food line," said Gary Jacobs, president of Scoochie Pet. "At Scoochie, we removed that barrier — producing cans without labels and applying retailer-specific labels at our warehouses in Savannah, GA or Huntington, NY — so even smaller retailers can inventory private-label pet food affordably and flexibly."
According to Business Research Insights, the private-label pet food and OEM segment was valued at $49.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $126.4 billion by 2035.
Moreover, private-label pet food has outpaced national brands in recent years: in 2024, private-label pet products saw a 5.8% year-over-year increase in dollar sales, with unit sales up 3.5%, compared to weaker growth for branded products in many categories, noted Petfood Industry.
In Europe, private-label accounts for approximately 34% of the pet food market's value share, said Aidan Jorgensen, CEO. That shift signals a larger trend: pet owners are increasingly willing to trust private-label products — especially when retailers deliver quality, price, and transparency — rather than default to the legacy pet-food brands.
Scoochie Pet is based in Huntington Station, New York, U.S. The company manufactures dog and cat food, offering both branded and private-label solutions including wet canned food, dry kibble, dog chews, cat lick treats, cat litter and dental chews. For more information, contact them at contact our sales department at [email protected].
