Trending: Pet Food Human food vs. pet treats with Zora Tabin of Zora's Best Friendz
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Jun 26, 2025 
Zora Tabin, the Owner and Founder of Zora's Best Friendz, shares her unique journey from crafting gourmet human food to creating single-ingredient dog treats. She discusses the stringent food regulations and the crucial role of high-quality ingredients in pet nutrition. Zora highlights the challenges of launching a new pet treat brand while navigating consumer demand for healthier options. Looking ahead, she reveals exciting plans for 2025, including expanding ingredient variety to enhance pet health. Tune in for insights into bridging human food and pet nutrition!
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From Home Kitchen to USDA Facility
- Zora started making human-grade jerky at home to meet her family's dietary needs in 2014-2015.
- She learned USDA requirements and grew her business from farmer's markets to owning a USDA-inspected facility.
Becoming a Pet Treat Maker
- Becoming "crazy dog people" led Zora to create human-grade, single-ingredient dog treats.
- She applied her human food expertise and freeze-drying tech to make high-quality pet treats.
Humanization of Pet Food
- Human and pet food industries are converging with similar trends and high-quality standards.
- Pet treats often use lower-grade meat and different pathogen control, showing industry regulation differences.