Food & Beverage Processing
Barrett Petfood
1348 MN-25, Brainerd, MN 56401, United States
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded 2006
- Family-owned
About Barrett Petfood
Barrett Petfood is headquartered in Brainerd, Minnesota. The company was founded in 2006 when agricultural entrepreneur Mike Barrett purchased a piece of equipment intended for agricultural manufacturing, only to discover it was suited for food production. Mike and his children, Tom and Sarah Barrett, pivoted the business into pet food, with Mike later transitioning ownership to his children while continuing to supply ingredients from his farm. The company remains family-owned. Barrett operates two facilities in central Minnesota: the original Brainerd plant and a second site opened in 2020 in Little Falls that added 160,000 square feet and two production lines. The company produces hundreds of formulas across super‑premium kibble, kibble‑plus, and freeze‑dried formats, using extrusion, milling, and automated packaging lines. Its capabilities span diet formulation, ingredient sourcing, processing, packaging, and distribution. Barrett serves pet food brands ranging from emerging labels to market leaders, manufacturing diets for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, livestock, and zoo animals. Customers rely on the company as a full‑service co‑manufacturer that handles everything from formulation to shipping. The business was built on a simple promise: “If we wouldn’t feed it to our own pets, you won’t find it in our products.” The Barretts emphasize a relationship‑based philosophy, a “Don’t Say No” innovation mindset, and rigorous, laboratory‑like food‑safety standards as their differentiators.
Manufacturing capabilities
Inspection & quality
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Pet food manufacturing
- Super premium kibble
- Kibble plus
- Animal feed (livestock, zoo animals)
- Pet food brands (emerging to market leaders)
Equipment
- Extrusion lines
- Freeze-drying equipment
- Automated packaging lines
- Industry-specific processing equipment
Company details
- Location
- Brainerd, Minnesota
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded
- 2006
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Barrett Petfood located?
Barrett Petfood is located at 1348 MN-25, Brainerd, MN 56401, United States.
What does Barrett Petfood do?
Barrett Petfood is listed under Food & Beverage Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include Extrusion, Freeze-dried processing, Milling, Diet formulation, Ingredient sourcing and Automated packaging.
What industries does Barrett Petfood serve?
Barrett Petfood lists Pet food manufacturing, Super premium kibble, Kibble plus, Animal feed (livestock, zoo animals) and Pet food brands (emerging to market leaders) among the industries it serves.
When was Barrett Petfood founded?
Barrett Petfood was founded in 2006.
How do I request a quote from Barrett Petfood?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Barrett Petfood your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (320) 277-3555 and visit barrettpetfood.com.
What companies are similar to Barrett Petfood?
Other Food & Beverage Processing companies in Minnesota listed on FirmsLedger include Kinsman Separation Service, LLC, Don’s Sugar Shack and Haf Equipment.