West Paw Montana Beef Sticks Named Best in Show for Sustainability at Global Pet Expo
BOZEMAN, Mont. – West Paw, the Certified B Corporation known for designing products for the love of pets, people and the planet, took home a top prize for its Montana Beef Sticks in the 15th annual New Products Showcase “Best in Show” Awards at the recent Global Pet Expo. Sourced from beef raised on regenerative ranches, Montana Beef Sticks were named Best in Show in the Sustainability category for products that promote continual sustainable improvement that directly reduces impacts on the global environment.
“It’s truly an honor to receive this sustainability award as it recognizes not just our passion for our pets’ health, but the planet’s,” said Spencer Williams, CEO of West Paw. “Having been raised on a working Montana ranch, I learned the importance of doing what’s right for your animals, your land and your community. Montana Beef Sticks support all three, providing a nutritious treat for our furry friends, promoting sustainable agricultural practices that help fight climate change and boosting ranchers by paying them for a product that was previously discarded.”
Montana Beef Sticks are high-reward, nutrient-dense treats produced using the most nutritious organ parts of cattle, which would normally go to waste. Organ meats are an unmatched source of protein, B vitamins, minerals and beneficial fatty acids like omega-3s.
Free from antibiotics and hormones, the 100% grass-fed beef is raised on regenerative ranches in West Paw’s home state of Montana that use the best nature-led practices to avoid pesticides, enrich soil health, restore habitat and sequester carbon. The ranches’ practices are validated by the Western Sustainability Exchange, and dog owners can trace the beef back to its source using a QR code on the package.
A 6-ounce package with 15 Montana Beef Sticks retails for $29.95.
The Global Pet Expo, held annually in Orlando, Florida, is the premiere event in the pet industry, welcoming over 1,000 exhibiting pet brands across more than 3,500 booths and more than 20,000 attendees. The “Best in Show” Awards recognize the year’s top new products, based on the voting of domestic and international buyers, media and influencers attending the Expo.
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About West Paw
As Dog’s Best Friend, West Paw delights dogs while watching out for their human companions and the world we all live in, too. Family-owned and operated from Bozeman, Montana, the Certified B Corporation makes safe, sustainable dog toys that are guaranteed to last, as well as healthy, protein-packed dog treats. Founded in 1996, West Paw has been named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes (2016) and Montana Manufacturer of the Year (2017). Its products can be found in thousands of retailers in 49 countries around the world.
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