Carnivore Meat Company® Named to Inc. 5000 List for Sixth Consecutive Year

Green Bay, WI – August 12, 2025– Carnivore Meat Company®, the award-winning manufacturer behind premium raw pet food brand Vital Essentials®, has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, marking its sixth consecutive year among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The company’s recognition is driven by sustained growth trajectory, continued retail expansion, and product innovation that’s modernizing the raw pet nutrition category.

“We're incredibly proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year by Inc. 5000," said Heather Govea, CEO of Carnivore Meat Company. "This honor reflects our team's relentless commitment to democratizing raw feeding and helping pet parents discover the transformative benefits of raw nutrition for their pets."

Operating the largest freeze-dried manufacturing facility for pet food in the United States, Carnivore Meat Company combines scale with quality to meet growing demand for raw nutrition nationwide. Supporting this growth trajectory, the company has significantly expanded its team over the past year, bringing on board seasoned pet industry veterans and technical experts to drive continued innovation and market expansion.

Carnivore Meat Company’s sustained growth is fueled by ongoing investment in raw innovation—from category-leading freeze-dried and frozen foods to packaging, tools, and education that help pet parents feed raw with confidence. As the parent company of Vital Essentials, Carnivore Meat Company launched its new Soft Nibs line and AI-powered Nutrition Calculator at Global Pet Expo in March, and is unveiling reimagined frozen single-serve patties and RAW Bar packaging transformations at SuperZoo 2025. These efforts underscore the company's mission to help pet parents see transformative benefits in their pets' health by incorporating as little as 20% raw protein into their diets.

Carnivore Meat Company products are available through more than 7,000 retailers across the U.S., in 14 international markets, and online, with continued focus on supporting neighborhood pet retailers and e-commerce partners. As the company expands, it remains committed to delivering high-quality, minimally processed pet food backed by responsible sourcing and industry-leading standards.

For information on Carnivore Meat Company and its brands, visit carnivoremeat.com.

About Carnivore Meat Company

Carnivore Meat Company is an award-winning leader in premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats. Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer in raw pet nutrition and owns and operates the largest freeze-dried manufacturing facility for pet food in North

America. The company's freeze-dried division also supplies private label, co-packing, and ingredient solutions to customers worldwide. Its rapidly growing brand, Vital Essentials®, is distributed through more than 7,000 U.S. retailers, 14 international markets, and online. Carnivore Meat Company has earned numerous accolades for growth and manufacturing excellence, including the Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor's Export Achievement Award, Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction, and six consecutive placements on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Learn more at CarnivoreMeat.com.