For over 90 years, Evanger’s has been family-driven and nutrition-obsessed—crafting premium, meat-forward recipes inspired by real pets and real results.
1935 — The Beginning
Dr. Fred Evanger begins canning meat-based recipes commercially, crafted for his Champion Great Danes—at a time when most dogs ate table scraps and biscuits.
1950s — One of the First Dry Foods
Evanger’s introduces Eupepsia, an early dry food option for dogs.
1965 — Wet Treats in a Can
Liver Snacks launches as one of the first wet dog treats in a can.
1970 — Packaging Innovation
Evanger’s introduces the first EZO pull tab on dog food cans.
The Sher Family Era: Innovation Meets Heritage
2002 — A New Chapter Begins
Evanger’s is purchased by Holly Sher, with Joel Sher later joining the business—bringing deep meat expertise that helped shape the next era of growth.
2005 — Kosher for Passover + Early Organics
Evanger’s pet foods are first endorsed as Kosher for Passover by the CRC, and the brand pioneers early organic and gluten-free options.
2005 — Hand-Packed™ Begins
Hand-Packed™ meaty chunks are developed with inspiration from the beloved family dog, Yukon—bringing a “home-cooked” feel to premium canned pet food.
2007 — Balanced Vegetarian Dinner
A complete and balanced vegetarian dinner is created to offer hypo-allergenic solutions.
2007 — Featured on Rachael Ray
Evanger’s is featured on Rachael Ray’s TV show.
2008 — First Pet Food with Pheasant
Evanger’s introduces the first pet food made with Pheasant, expanding exotic protein options for rotational and elimination diets.
2012–Today: The “Idea Lab” Years
2012 — Hi-Bio Air-Dried First
Hi-Bio becomes the first air-dried, 85% meat, nutrient-rich complete dinner.
2012 — Signature Stews Debut
Signature Stews are introduced—slow-simmered comfort foods made for modern pet parents.
2014 — Nutrition for Obligate Carnivores
Evanger’s introduces a natural wet food for ferrets and other obligate carnivores, including hedgehogs and large reptiles.
2016 — New State-of-the-Art Facility
Evanger’s begins production in a new 70,000 sq ft, 4.5-acre state-of-the-art facility, duplicating production from the original Evanger’s family farm.
2017 — First US-Made BPA-Free Cans
Evanger’s becomes the first US-made pet food to use BPA-free cans.
2017 — “Nothing Else” Launch
Nothing Else(TM) becomes the pet market’s only true one-ingredient wet food.
2021 — EVX Functional Canned Diets
EVX canned foods are developed to provide easy, diet-based solutions to common health problems in dogs and cats.
2022 — First Canned Pet Food with Postbiotics
Evanger’s introduces the first canned pet food with postbiotics.
2023 — More Sustainable Packaging
Evanger’s converts trays to 100% post-consumer materials.
The Present & Beyond
Ninety years later, Evanger’s continues to innovate award-winning recipes while honoring a legacy built on quality, care, and real nutrition—still family-owned, still USA-made, and still obsessed with what pets eat.
Evangers 90+ Year History FAQs:
Q: When was Evanger’s Pet Food founded?
A: Evanger’s began canning pet food commercially in 1935 in the USA.
Q: Is Evanger’s pet food made in the USA?
A: Yes—Evanger’s has been making pet food in the USA since 1935.
Q: What makes Evanger’s different from other pet food brands?
A: Evanger’s combines 90+ years of heritage with innovation like Hand-Packed™ foods, BPA-free cans, exotic proteins, and functional nutrition solutions.
