Is Local Food for Our Animal Friends a Real Thing?

Homegrown Expertise Now in 35+ Countries

PLB International is a family-run business based in Boucherville that manufactures, markets, and exports pet food to more than 35 countries around the world. Pretty impressive, isn’t it? All of this is possible thanks to their 125 dedicated employees, who have been hard at work since 1969. Over the past 50 years, the company’s expertise in animal nutrition has continued to evolve. The project originally began with food for farm animals, and in 1981 the focus gradually shifted toward our four-legged household companions. 

Fun fact: PLB was the first Québec company in the pet food industry to include fresh chicken in its recipes back in the 1990s—a practice that helped earn its place in the food bowls of our furry friends!

Three Irrefutable Reasons You’re Making the Right Choice

Here are some concrete reasons why choosing these locally rooted pet food brands is a good decision:

1. They source from local suppliers

Just like us, they love local food! That’s why they prioritize local suppliers when sourcing raw ingredients. More often than not, they make it a point to choose ingredients produced right here in Québec. In fact, products from 1st Choice Nutrition, Pronature, and Lily & Jax are verified by Aliments préparés au Québec—a first in the Québec pet food industry! 

2. Their success comes from ingredient diversity

Why does your cat go crazy when it hears the crinkle of a 1st Choice Nutrition bag? Simply put, it’s often the best part of their day! On a serious note, PLB International’s recipes are designed to meet the diverse nutritional needs of pets. There’s something for every preference! Plus, they offer a wide variety of products—both dry and wet food—with ingredient lists so simple you can almost recite them by memory. You’ll truly know what you’re feeding your best friend.

3. Free from artificial additives

Let’s be honest—we’re often more picky about what our pets eat than what we eat ourselves! No judgment here—we do the same. So it’s reassuring to know that all product lines offered by PLB International meet even the highest standards: no artificial preservatives, no chemical additives, and no artificial colors or flavors. After all, what wouldn’t we do for the well-being of our companion animals?

Where to Find These Brands

Still wondering where you can buy these three signature PLB brands? You’ll be happy to learn that 1st Choice Nutrition and Pronature foods are sold in many pet stores across the province. Lily & Jax, on the other hand, can be found in the pet aisle of supermarkets like Metro, IGA, Super C, and Provigo