KLN Family Brands has been around since 1964, though you might know their origin story under a different name: Tuffy’s Pet Foods. “Tuffy” was a nickname given to the company’s founder, Darrell Nelson, as a child, and though the company has long since expanded and gathered multiple brands (including Tuffy’s) under its umbrella, the now three-generation family-owned business operates under the same commitments to pets and people.
“What really sets KLN apart is our deep commitment to our team members internally and the communities and pet parents we serve,” says Charlie Nelson, CEO for KLN (and grandson of founder Darrell). “We understand all decisions are rooted in what helped us get here, and what is going to serve a greater good inside and outside our walls in the years ahead. For over 60 years, we’ve understood that our success is because of our people, and we’ve built a culture that reflects that. It’s not just about making great products, it’s about why we do it.”
