Blue Buffalo Company
1 brand in the KibbleLab database
About Blue Buffalo Company
Blue Buffalo Company, Limited began as an independent pet food company focused on producing natural, high-quality food for dogs and cats. The brand was founded with a mission to create foods featuring real meat, fruits, and vegetables without artificial preservatives or by-product meals. Blue Buffalo became widely recognized for its emphasis on 'natural' formulations and its 'Life Protection Formula' products. In 2018, the company was acquired by General Mills, bringing it under the umbrella of a major consumer packaged goods corporation.
Visit the official Blue Buffalo Company site- Parent company
- General Mills, Inc.
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Wilton, Connecticut, USA
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.
Common Questions
How many brands does Blue Buffalo Company make?
Blue Buffalo Company makes 1 brand in the KibbleLab database: Blue Buffalo.
Where is Blue Buffalo Company based?
Blue Buffalo Company is headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut, USA.
Who owns Blue Buffalo Company?
Blue Buffalo Company is owned by General Mills, Inc..
When was Blue Buffalo Company founded?
Blue Buffalo Company was founded in 2002.
Has Blue Buffalo Company had any recalls?
No recalls are on record for Blue Buffalo Company in the KibbleLab database.