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We know the reaction cats have to catnip—a perfectly normal feline suddenly goes wild due to the oil in catnip interacting with the cat’s nasal tissue. Cats may get sent to another dimension by a little leafy treat, but there are other ways to reward behavior and strengthen the bond between cats and owners—through healthy, protein-based snacks.

At Silva, quality control of our ingredients is part of what sets us apart. This starts with our global partner raw material suppliers. To ensure you can count on receiving the ingredients you are looking for without any danger of pests or contaminants, Silva integrates ZerOx all-natural insect treatment into its production process for all raw material entering the United States.

Long a staple in the hiker’s backpack and busy moms’ purses, the granola bar is a familiar part of our fast-paced lives. The need for convenience makes the pre-portioned, portable, and tasty granola bar a go-to snack. 

We have worked to develop an all-natural dried blueberry, where no additives or preservatives are used, including no added sugar! 

In order to continue to meet the needs of our customers, we are adding additional herbs and spice ingredients to our portfolio. 

Being health conscious is not a food trend that is going away anytime soon. Consumers want to eat consciously, intentionally, and nutritiously. One of the ways that continues to gain popularity is to swap meat for plant-based alternatives.

Silva recently celebrated receiving the first shipment of raw material from Kenya! This is the first time a Kenyan company has shipped dried produce to the United States.

Trends in pet food tend to mirror trends in human food. Consumers are looking for pet food that starts with healthy, quality ingredients, and Silva International’s commitment is to provide exactly that, from field to finish.

Every year new trends emerge in the food market. More and more it seems we’re moving toward incorporating healthier foods into our diets in refreshing and innovative ways, and 2019 is no exception.

As Silva continues to expand and build for the future in supply to our customers, you may recall the recent completion of our new warehouse and distribution center. A part of our expansion plan included building additional production capacities, along with something new in our continued efforts of quality control: ZerOx Fumigation.