Who we are
We love our furry family members and only want the best for them. We know you do too. This is why we created Runaway Pets: superior nutritional support oil supplements that are authentically Kiwi, and grown and produced right here in Canterbury. You can even trace your product right back to the farm its raw materials were sown in.
NOT TOO MANY COMPANIES CAN CLAIM THIS HIGH LEVEL OF PRODUCTION LINEAGE.
Just like our pets, there are things that make us unique too…
We started from humble beginnings growing high-quality seeds more than 30 years ago. A natural progression was into producing specialty nutritional oils; cold-pressed from the seeds we sowed, and plant-based superfoods a few years later. A few more years down the track and we thought “Why should humans get the best of everything?!” And so our expansion into providing the best quality health supplements for your pet’s optimal wellbeing was born.
We use the best
Our oils are produced using Cutting Edge Technology to produce high-quality products that are also free of any contaminants and chemical residues. We test every batch so you know that every product you give your pet is of the highest quality.
We grow our seeds locally
By “locally” we mean the Canterbury Plains; the agricultural hub of New Zealand. Its unique soil and climate combination helps our farmers produce some of the world’s best oil seeds. Our agronomists take care of our plants, and our farmers, every step of the way.
We have our own research farm and facilities
We are a fundamental force in research and development with our own research farm and facilities. Our investment ensures we plant only the best seeds to perfectly match our specific environment, ensuring we maximise the nutrition of our oils. Through our research and plant breeding programmes, we can even trace our premium seed lines back generations! Not too many companies can claim this.
We have our own oil extraction facility
Not only do we grow flaxseed locally in New Zealand, we also have our own modern, purpose built seed processing and oil extraction facility. This processing plant uses cutting edge processes to ensure maximum quality is achieved every time. And, because it is also located in the same region as where our seeds are grown and produced, it means we can maximise the freshness and, therefore, nutrient value of our oils.
We keep track
We can trace our oil from seed to bottle. Not many companies can claim than. This means we can assure you, our valued customer, that our products are the purest they can be. Free of contaminants and free from any chemical residues.
From the planted seed to the final product, quality and traceability can be accounted for at every stage or production.
The oil in the bottle you’re holding has a batch number that can be traced right back to the specific paddock on a specific farm where the seeds where grown that eventually became the oil you’re holding.
Pretty cool.
We are committed
Our commitment to food safety, and a focus on the highest quality standards ensures we have complete control over production processes and the final end product. We are certified Halal, Kosher, are accredited HACCP, Fernmark, and hold TAPs approval for our supplements.
Research
We are supported by our parent company with extensive R&D programmes that encourage the growth of the arable foods sectors while also targeting high-quality niche developments. Our in-house food technologist oversees all new product development lines to ensure safety and compliance with food safety standards authorities. We also batch test each time to ensure the highest quality standards are being met.
Quality
Our own production facilities were purpose-built for us which enables us complete control over the oil extraction and bottling results of our products. This ensures, with our commitment to high-quality and food safety, we continue to meet rigorous certification standards. This is a promise to you, our customers, that our products purity is guaranteed, and production is overseen by us each step of the way.
Packaging
Our darkened and insulated, double-walled factory provides a constant room temperature and blocks damaging ultraviolet light from our extracted oil. Oils are packaged in dark amber bottles to ensure any UV light is minimised wherever the bottle is sitting – either on-shelf or in your home. Bottles are nitrogen flushed and sealed to maintain stability and purity and topped with a squeeze bottle top to restrict the flow of oil which means less spillage and waste.
Product Quality & Certification
Our purpose-built processing facility operates to an international HACCP based Food Safety Programme and is a certified food production premises, licensed and inspected under Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) legislation and operates also within the National Food Safety Programme. We undertake regular testing of our specialty oils and oilseed products to ensure our customers are getting top quality and value. We are also Halal and Kosher certified, hold Organic certifications, Export certifications, and licensure with the Fernmark NZ programme.
