It was 1998, and a visionary named Steve Brown embarked on a remarkable journey that would forever change how we nourish our beloved pets. Armed with a passion for research and nutrition, Steve set out to address a glaring gap in the pet food industry – the absence of real, wholesome food for our furry companions. 

Steve's pioneering spirit led him to formulate the nation's first commercially available raw pet food diet, marking the inception of the raw pet food movement in the United States. Fueling his belief with scientific expertise, he meticulously crafted a nutritionally balanced raw food diet that aligned with the natural dietary needs of dogs.

As the demand for raw pet food grew, so did the competition. Steve’s Real Food brought Nicole Lindsley into the fold. Nicole had a new vision and creative energy, determined to make Steve's Real Food even more appealing to pet owners. Under her inspired leadership, sales began to climb, and more and more people embraced Steve's Real Food as the cornerstone of their pets' diets.

In a significant turning point in the fall of 2014, Nicole took a bold step forward and acquired the company from the partners, becoming the sole owner. Steve Brown returned to his passion for research and nutrition. With this move, Steve's Real Food proudly emerged as one of the only 💪woman-led, privately-owned pet food companies in the nation.

Today Steve’s Real Food’s mission is to craft nourishing and natural raw meals that prioritize the well-being of cats and dogs. Steve’s Real Food is not just a brand but a movement towards a brighter, healthier future for pets. With a relentless commitment to quality, sustainability, and the well-being of animals, Steve’s proudly stand as the leading advocate for real, natural, and nourishing pet food.

Passion for Pets

At the core of Steve's Real Food is a genuine passion for pets and a deep-rooted belief in their inherent right to a wholesome and balanced diet. They value transparency, authenticity, and integrity; sourcing only the finest, human-quality ingredients to create pet food that mirrors what Mother Nature intended for cats and dogs.

All of the building blocks that go into making Steve’s Real Food are sourced and purchased solely from companies as committed to quality as they are. Their farms have USDA status, they only sell human-grade quality meats, and are owned and operated within the United States. If you want an honest product, start with an honest company. 

Steve’s Real Food believes in full disclosure, and they want to educate their customers, not just sell to them. Their "target market" is the customer who thoroughly researches before buying. The more thorough a pet parent is, the more likely they are to purchase Steve's Real Food products.

Click here for a list of companies Steve’s sources their ingredients from. They welcome any questions you may have.