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Blue Buffalo Dog & Cat Food

59 foods, scored on published veterinary science

7.9
avg of 59 scores
Made in Joplin, Missouri, USA Price $$$$ No recalls on record

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About Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo is a premium pet food brand that positions itself around natural ingredients, real meat-first recipes, and the avoidance of artificial additives, by-products, or fillers. The brand appeals to health-conscious pet owners seeking natural, holistic nutrition for their pets, with product lines such as Blue Life Protection Formula, Blue Wilderness, Blue Basics, and Blue Freedom.

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Manufacturer

Company
Blue Buffalo Company
Parent company
General Mills, Inc.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Wilton, Connecticut, USA
Manufacturing type
In-house
Manufacturing country
United States
Manufacturing region
Missouri

Manufacturing oversight

Blue Buffalo products are produced under strict quality assurance and safety standards, with oversight designed to meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy guidelines. The company operates both its own Heartland Pet Food Manufacturing facility in Joplin, Missouri, and works with co-packers that follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP standards. General Mills enforces corporate-wide quality and food safety protocols, including supplier audits and ingredient traceability.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.