Gambol Pet Group

What Gambol Pet Group does

Gambol Pet Group is a privately held Chinese pet food manufacturer founded in 2006 by CEO Qin Hua, headquartered in Liaocheng, Shandong Province. The company operates as a B2B contract manufacturer, offering OEM and ODM services to brand owners, wholesalers, and retailers worldwide, and exporting pet food products to 33 countries across Europe, North America, Japan, and South Korea. Its target customers are private-label brands and distributors seeking science-backed, certified pet nutrition products rather than direct pet owners, although the company also markets functional and life-stage nutrition concepts that brand owners can white-label.

The company's product platform spans dry food, wet food, treats, and functional snacks across roughly 1,300 SKU variants, manufactured at 16 factories in China and Thailand with combined annual capacity of 182,000 tons and surge capability of an additional 30% within two weeks. Underlying the manufacturing platform is an integrated R&D system built around a 3D canine and feline nutrition research model covering 18 dog breeds, 12 cat breeds, and 20,000 households, supported by three R&D centers and programs in gut health, alternative proteins, oral care, and calcium metabolism. The company positions its technology around low-temperature and freeze-dried processing for nutrient retention, palatability validation, and compliance with a broad international certification stack (BRC, FDA, CNAS, ISO 22000, HACCP, IFS, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, CFIA, MAFF, BSCI).

Gambol's business model is B2B enterprise sales: pricing is quote-based, lead generation runs through international pet industry trade shows (PATS, SuperZoo, Zoomark) and a corporate website, and revenue streams include OEM/ODM contract manufacturing, branded and export product sales, and category consultation and product development services. The company has secured institutional capital, including a 2016/2017 KKR investment and a $70.5M Series B in 2019 from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Legend Capital, and Legend Holdings, and continues to expand through partnerships such as its December 2025 global cooperation agreement with marine-ingredient supplier Aker QRILL Company.

Name

Gambol Pet Group

Legal name

Gambol Pet Group Co., LTD

Website

https://gambolpet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gambol Pet Group is a China-based, B2B pet food OEM/ODM manufacturer founded in 2006, producing dry food, wet food, treats, and functional snacks across 16 factories for brand owners, wholesalers, and retailers in 33 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (311111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Kibble (Dog & Cat) (CRADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wet/Canned & Pouch Food (Dog & Cat) (CRADAFAB), Fresh & Refrigerated Pet Food (CRADAFAC), Alternative Protein & Sustainable Pet Food (insect/plant/cell-based) (CRADAFAI), Functional & Veterinary Diet Pet Food (CRADAFAF)

Keywords

• OEM pet food manufacturing
• Private label pet treats
• Pet food contract manufacturing
• Freeze dried pet food
• Pet nutrition products

Headquarters

HQ city

Liaocheng

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Gambol operates as a contract manufacturer for brand owners, providing original design manufacturing (ODM) and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services. The company handles product development, production, testing, and packaging for private label clients globally.
2. Pet Food Product Sales: Sale of proprietary and manufactured pet food products including dry food, wet food, treats, and functional snacks under company's own brand and through export channels to 33 countries.
3. Category Consultation and Product Development Services: Professional business team provides comprehensive category consultation, market data analysis, and consumer profiling to help clients create product line-ups. Includes market sales data sharing, new category recommendations, and product format, packaging, and flavor options.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gambol Pet Group manufactures and exports a full range of pet food for dogs and cats, including dry food, wet food, treats, freeze-dried, rawhide, biscuits, vegan/plant-based, and functional life-stage products across 1,300+ SKUs. The company also delivers end-to-end OEM/ODM services encompassing category consultation, product development, formulation, production, testing, and packaging for global pet food brand owners, wholesalers, and retailers.

Product overview

Gambol Pet Group is an innovative pet food company founded in 2006, offering a comprehensive portfolio of pet nutrition solutions for dogs, cats, and small pets. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including Reformed Meat products (jerky, slices, sticks, patties), Rawhide Free alternatives, Natural Meat treats, Natural Parts (ears, feet, necks), Freeze Dried products, Biscuits, Wet Food (in various formats: cream, broth, puree, mousse, paste, lickable, chunks), Vegan/Plant-Based options, Traditional Rawhide, and Holiday/Seasonal products. The company also offers innovative life-stage nutrition (Puppy Growth, Adult Vitality, Senior Comfort), functional training treats (Low-Calorie, High Aroma, Easy Carry), and emotion support products (Botanicals, Soft Chew, Non-Sedative). Recent 2025 launches include Crunchy Chicken Jerky for Joint Health, Veggie Bites Variety Pack, and Complete Freeze-Dried Food - Jungle Recipe. As an OEM/ODM manufacturer, Gambol provides end-to-end services from category consultancy and product development through production, testing, and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services End-to-end contract manufacturing service including category consultancy, product development, formulation, production, testing, and packaging for global pet food brand owners, wholesalers, and retailers.
• Reformed Meat Products Reformulated meat treats including chicken jerky, duck jerky, beef slices, sticks, patties, slices, bone-shaped soft snacks, venison slices, and duck sausage formulated for dogs and cats.
• Natural Meat Products Natural meat treats such as crispy chicken breast, crispy duck breast, pure chicken jerky, sweet potato wrapped in duck meat, calcium bones wrapped in chicken, beef soft strips, and peanut biscuits wrapped in chicken.
• Natural Parts Products Natural part treats including rabbit ears, dried duck neck, duck feet, and chicken feet for dogs and cats.
• Freeze Dried Products Freeze-dried pet food including chicken, salmon, duck, shrimp, chicken pumpkin, cat paw shape, and chicken heart varieties for dogs and cats.
• Biscuit Products Biscuit treats including triangular biscuits, rose flavor biscuits, bone shape biscuits, and cat grass biscuits.
• Wet Food Products Wet food varieties including cream, broth, puree, mousse, paste, lickable treats, chunks, and creamy soup formulated for cats and dogs.
• Vegan/Plant-Based Products Plant-based and vegan pet food options including freeze-dried sweet potatoes, pumpkin, apple, and banana treats.
• Rawhide Free Products Rawhide-free alternatives including skin knots, green tea toothbrush treats, imitation leather spring rolls, foam imitation leather products, and collagen sticks with chicken.
• Rawhide Products Traditional rawhide products including bleached cowhide knotted fish meat, cowhide chicken spiral, rawhide with chicken jerky, cowhide knots, fish skin rolls, and original color cowhide sticks.
• Holiday Products Seasonal and holiday-themed pet treats including Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Day specialty products.
• Life Support Nutrition Life stage-specific nutrition formulas including Puppy Growth (bone and brain development), Adult Vitality (energy and vitality maintenance), and Senior Comfort (mobility and appetite support).
• Training & Living Products Functional training treats including Low-Calorie (with glucosamine for joints), High Aroma (for focus), and Easy Carry (portable packs) options.
• Emotion Support Products Calming treats for stress relief including Botanicals (herbal calming), Soft Chew (daily acceptance), and Non-Sedative (calm but alert) formulations.
• Crunchy Chicken Jerky for Joint Health 100% fresh chicken jerky slow-baked at 65°C for 5-6 hours, enriched with glucosamine for joint mobility and vitality, targeted at active dogs, large breed puppies, and senior dogs.
• Veggie Bites Variety Pack Plant-based treats combining vegetable protein and natural ingredients, grain-free, supporting digestion, weight management, and sustainable feeding.
• Complete Freeze-Dried Food — Jungle Recipe Complete freeze-dried diet blending premium meats, vegetables, and superfoods, featuring no additives, 0% artificial ingredients, and small-molecule absorption technology for better digestion.
• Dry Food Dry pet food formulations for dogs and cats across all life stages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 182,000 tons annual production capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aker QRILL CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2025Aker QRILL Company and Gambol Pet Food Group signed a global cooperation agreement at Gambol Pet's R&D center in Shanghai to advance pet food innovation and sustainability. The partnership involves joint R&D combining Aker QRILL's marine nutrition research with Gambol Pet's pet behavior expertise, collaboration on ESG initiatives including animal welfare and marine protection, and brand co-creation targeting global consumers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yantai China Pet Foods: Direct Chinese OEM/ODM peer producing pet food for global brands. Comparable in scale, product range, and export orientation to Western markets. Both serve as private-label manufacturers with similar B2B business models.
• Diamond Pet Foods: US-based OEM/private-label pet food manufacturer serving mass and premium retailers. Directly comparable OEM business model and customer base, providing benchmark for US-market OEM economics.
• Champion Petfoods: Premium pet food manufacturer (Orijen, Acana) with vertically integrated production. Comparable in focus on premium, science-backed nutrition and fresh/freeze-dried product formats that overlap with Gambol's premium offerings.
• WellPet: Premium natural pet food manufacturer (Wellness, Holistic). Comparable in focus on natural, functional nutrition and treats categories that overlap directly with Gambol's natural meat and freeze-dried product lines.
• Sunshine Mills: Large US-based private-label and contract pet food manufacturer. Comparable OEM scale, multi-category portfolio (dry, treats), and private-label customer base across retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Hill's Pet Nutrition: Science-led premium pet nutrition brand (Colgate-Palmolive). Comparable to Gambol's positioning on clinical/functional nutrition and represents the type of premium branded customer Gambol seeks to OEM-manufacture for.
• Blue Buffalo (General Mills): Leading premium natural pet food brand in North America. Represents the type of premium branded customer Gambol's R&D platform is positioned to serve through OEM partnerships.
• Nestlé Purina PetCare: Global pet food leader with deep R&D and premium brand portfolio. Represents the upper bound of the pet food value chain and a potential OEM customer for Gambol's contract manufacturing services.
• Mars Petcare: World's largest pet food company (Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas). Operates as both branded manufacturer and OEM partner, providing benchmark for global scale, R&D depth, and category leadership that Gambol aspires to compete with in OEM.

Regional players

• Shanghai Bright Pet Food: Chinese pet food manufacturer with focus on OEM export markets. Comparable in OEM business model and Chinese manufacturing base, though with somewhat different geographic customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gambol-pet-group
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gambolpetfood
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gambol-Pet-Group-266044960750025

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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