Yes, it’s much colder outside and yes, the holidays are basically upon us. But for some whacky-pandemic-brained reason, the thought of 2023 being just a week away made our entire office yelp in unison.
While we’re excited about the new year, we also can’t really believe all of the amazing things that have happened in 2022. From new products to new stores to new pets — this year was full of highlights!
7,604,999 Lbs of Certified Pet Food
That weighs more than seven cargo ships… or 28 Statue of Liberties… or like 500 Elephants… either way that’s a whole lotta food! Thanks to our proud partners Certified Humane, GAP and OceanWise for helping ensure humane and sustainable sourcing.
Best Selling Product of 2022: Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains
With OceanWise approved wild-caught salmon and a wholesome blend of ancient grains like millet and quinoa, it’s no secret pet parents love this recipe. Just look at 1000+ 5 star reviews!
Most Viral Hack
We worked with partner Michelle Reed to help curate this hack to keep your dog busy indoors. With over 142k views and a plethora of comments, we may just be seeing more hacks in 2023.
Leading the Path for Pet Sustainability
Our mission always puts our pets and the planet first. It’s why we strive to create the highest quality products without destroying Mama Earth. This year, we’ve made some big strides towards an even more sustainable business.
1. Commitment to Zero Waste to Landfill by 2025 Our commitment focuses on managing waste within our supply chain to help divert from landfills.
2. Three new carbon offset projects This year we partnered with 3 carbon offset projects and purchased Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) that cover 100% of the electricity used across our operations! Say hi to our new partners: Georgia Avoided Forest Conversion, USA Blandin Native Hardwoods Conservation, and USA Wind Renewable Energy Credits.
3. Better Chicken Commitment In May, we made our Better Chicken Commitment, which focuses on addressing issues in chicken production and committing to better standards of care. We still have work to do to transition to slower-growing breeds by 2026 and to control atmosphere processing for 100% of our supply by 2024.
Kinder Nutrition for a Kinder Earth
Planet-friendly meals inspired by nature with fully recyclable packaging. We’re talking plant and insect-based nutrition formulated by vets to help them thrive.
New Neighborhood Pet Stores
2022 was a year for growth, and we’re going to keep expanding throughout North America (and hopefully to a pet store near you)!
Welp, that’s a wrap on 2022. If we missed anything just blame it on the countless office dogs who keep us preoccupied. From all of us at Open Farm, we wish you a happy holiday and a terrific new year!
