Santa Monica, CA (August 21, 2024) - Full Moon® Artisanal Sausage Recipes won “Dog Treat Product of the Year” in the 6th annual Pet Independent Innovation Awards. This award is a testament to the brand’s belief that pets deserve food that is just as good as the food their owners make for themselves.

In March 2024, Full Moon, the brand known for its human-grade dog food and meat-first treats, announced the launch of a new line of Artisanal Sausage treats, crafted for devoted pet parents who understand the importance of the quality of their dog’s diet as part of their health and wellness. These first of their kind, snackable treats come in two varieties - Chicken Apple Sausage and Turkey Cranberry Sausage recipes- featuring USDA-certified meat and recognizable pieces of fruits and vegetables.

"We are honored to be the recipient of Pet Innovation’s Dog Treat Product of the Year. Full Moon Pet was founded in 2011 with the mission to make food and treats from high quality human grade meat that is free of cheap fillers,” said Ryan Perdue, founder of Full Moon Pet and fourth-generation Perdue family member. “We were excited to take on that challenge over a decade ago and continue to prioritize innovation and quality to give pet parents foods they feel good about choosing for their dogs.”

Under its parent company, Perdue Farms, Full Moon Pet benefits from an entirely food grade supply chain that upholds high people food safety standards. All products, including Artisanal Sausage Recipes, begin with meat raised by Perdue Farms, a leader in raising animals ethically and without use of antibiotics. They are cooked in USDA inspected kitchens and facilities with low heat in small batches with human grade ingredients, resulting in food that is highly nutritious, tasty and safe to consume by people, too.

With more than 2,500 submissions from around the world this year, the Pet Independent Innovation Awards honor innovative leaders in the most competitive categories within the pet care industry, including Food & Treats, Health, Toys and Retailers.

About Full Moon Pet
Established in 2011 by founder and devoted dog dad Ryan Perdue, we believe that our dogs deserve food that is just as good as the food we make for ourselves. This commitment drives our choices every step of the way, from how we raise our animals, to the ingredients we choose, to the kitchens we cook in. Full Moon treats are proudly made in the United States using regionally-sourced, 100 percent human-grade ingredients: from the USDA-approved, farm-raised meats to the other natural ingredients you'd feed yourself. More importantly, we never use artificial preservatives, colors or flavors, and our products are all free from corn, wheat, soy, glycerin, and other fillers. Learn more at fullmoonpet.com.

About Perdue Farms
We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned, U.S. food and agriculture company. Through our belief in responsible food and agriculture, we are empowering consumers, customers, and farmers through trusted choices in products and services. Perdue Foods consists of a premium protein portfolio, including our flagship PERDUE® brand, Niman Ranch®, Coleman Natural®, and Yummy®, as well as our pet brands, Spot Farms® and Full Moon®, and is available through various channels including retail, foodservice, club stores and our direct-to-consumer website, PerdueFarms.com. Perdue AgriBusiness  is a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products and the largest U.S. manufacturer of specialty, organic, and non-GMO oils. It also ranks as one of the largest suppliers of organic feed ingredients in the world. Now in our company’s second century, we never use drugs for growth promotion in raising poultry and livestock, and we are actively advancing our animal welfare programs. Our brands are leaders in no-antibiotics-ever and in USDA-certified organic proteins.  Learn more at Corporate.PerdueFarms.com.