- Bramble won 1st Place in the Dog Food and Treats category at Global Pet Expo Best in Show.
- The company also placed 3rd in the Natural Products category.
- An independent University of Illinois feeding trial found the brand’s plant-based diets were highly digestible and supported improved gut health markers.
- Bramble introduced new kidney‑friendly recipes formulated with lower protein and phosphorus.
- The company produces veterinary‑formulated, human‑grade, plant‑based fresh dog food and treats.
Bramble, a veterinary‑formulated plant‑based fresh dog food company, has won first place in the Dog Food and Treats category at the Global Pet Expo Best in Show awards. The company also received third place in the Natural Products category.
The awards were announced during Global Pet Expo in Orlando, where pet industry professionals gathered for one of the largest trade shows in the sector.
Bramble focuses on plant‑based nutrition for dogs using whole food ingredients designed to provide a complete and balanced diet. The company positions its products as an option for dogs with allergies and food sensitivities, noting that its formulas avoid common pet food allergens.
The brand’s name is inspired by Bramble, a dog widely known for longevity while eating a fresh vegan diet.
Feeding Trial Results
An independent feeding trial conducted by Kelly Swanson, professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, evaluated the digestibility of Bramble’s plant‑based formulas.
The study found the diets were as digestible as premium animal‑based dog foods and showed improvements in gut health markers, along with lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels in dogs.
Swanson noted that animals require nutrients rather than specific ingredients, meaning dogs can meet their nutritional needs through a variety of dietary approaches when properly formulated.
New Kidney‑Friendly Recipes
At Global Pet Expo, Bramble introduced three new recipes as part of the show’s New Products Showcase.
Among the releases was a new line of kidney‑friendly formulas designed with reduced protein and phosphorus levels. Lower protein diets are often recommended in the nutritional management of chronic kidney disease, which affects an estimated 10 percent of dogs.
The company says its plant‑based recipes provide high‑quality protein while allowing flexibility in adjusting protein levels for dogs with certain health conditions.
Product Line Expansion
Founded in 2021 by Amanda Rolat, Bramble produces human‑grade fresh dog food formulated by board‑certified veterinary nutritionists. Rolat launched the company after struggling to find allergen‑free fresh food options for her own dog.
The company’s fresh food lineup currently includes recipes called The Cowbell and The Roost, with the newly introduced option The Wharf joining the range.
Meals are gently cooked in small batches and frozen to preserve nutritional quality. Bramble sells its products in boxed packs of frozen meals along with organic dog treats including Maple Bac’n, Carob Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter.
The company says its diets exceed standards established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
