Carnivore Meat Co., a freeze-dried and frozen raw pet-food manufacturer, is announcing the appointment of Heather Govea as chief executive officer. Govea is known in the industry for developing strong teams and driving high growth. She brings decades of pet food experience, having held previous leadership roles at Natural Balance, Del Monte/Big Heart Pet Brands, Nulo, and most recently serving as chief strategy officer at Alphia Inc.
Founded in Green Bay, Wisc., Carnivore is among the largest freeze-dried raw pet-food producers in North America, manufacturing unique freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food and treats. The company’s differentiated products are marketed under the flagship Vital Essentials brand and distributed to over 7,200 retailers in the U.S. and Canada, online via Chewy and Amazon, and in 14 international markets. Carnivore is also a trusted partner to several co-manufacturing and private-label customers.