London-based Ortiga Products has clinched a deal to distribute ZiwiPeak natural pet food in the UK. The New Zealand company uses locally sourced fresh venison, lamb, beef, shellfish and seafood in all its product lines.
Simone Fletcher told Pet Trade Xtra: “I am very excited, as are my team, to represent ZiwiPeak. It's a completely unique stand-alone product that reflects the extremely high levels and ethical stance of Ortiga Products.”
ZiwiPeak pet food uses fresh, natural, raw meat, and is air-dried for convenience or canned with sealed-in moisture. ZiwiPeak says its products are as close as it comes to a raw, natural, wild diet, without freezing and thawing.
“I have a commitment to bringing the very best products to the independent retailer,” said Simone (pictured left). “I am committed to all the indies and feel that unless we get paws through the doors the high streets will become a generic pet industry.
“We are excited about 2014 with all our new products, and it is great to be partnering a truly fantastic product like ZiwiPeak.
Simone travels worldwide sourcing unique products, and Ortiga has sole distribution of all the brands it represents.
“One brand – Pet Kelp – has got DEFRA approval,” said Simone. “It is the platinum level for Pet Kelp that is available on the market – it is from the cleanest waters of Nova Scotia. We have 15,000 dogs and cats on the product.
“We represent Timberwolf pet products, the only alpine climbing rope that is hand finished in Colorado.
“We jointly created the Longhsots toy range which is distributed in America, Australia and through Vital Pet Products in the UK.”
Ortiga also represents Perrito treats, which has proved to be a massive success, and has just launched 6 SKU's of Perrito food, all ethically sourced in the UK. These are available through Vital Pet Products as well.
“We have a huge line of poo bags and holders and are about to launch several in-house brands at Interzoo in 2014.
“Ortiga is known for quality of product and exceptional customer service. We go that extra mile for customers. If we can help them grow, we will,” added Simone.
More information about Ortiga and its products can be found on the website www.ortigaproducts.com
Details of ZiwiPeak can be found by visiting www.ziwipeak.com
