Our passion for pets

Our passion for pets.

RONDO FOOD specialises in snack products for dogs and cats and has two modern production facilities. Our products are marketed under the brand names of major retailers and industry partners. Through cooperation with our network partners in Austria, RONDO FOOD offers an extensive range of private label dog and cat snacks.

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RONDO FOOD specialises in snack products for dogs and cats and has two modern production facilities. Our products are marketed under the brand names of major retailers and industry partners. Through cooperation with our network partners in Austria, RONDO FOOD offers an extensive range of private label dog and cat snacks.

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Our history

From baking mixes to treats for dogs and cats, it’s been a great journey …

1994 Entry into the animal feed sector Gerd Wellen, third-generation owner, bought an extruder from a long-standing business partner, hired five employees, gave the new company the imaginative name ‘RONDO FOOD’ and began producing snacks for dogs and cats. 2023 Our start 1893 Founded by Remigius Wellen, the Wellen family produced custard powder, baking mixes and baking ingredients under the ‘tewells’ brand, which was well known in Krefeld and far beyond, for over 100 years. The company was passed down from generation to generation with passion and expertise. Foundation of RONDO FOOD America In July 2022, RONDO FOOD established its own sales company in the USA to be even closer to its American customers and to strengthen cooperation. RONDO FOOD 2001/2003 After leaving the food business in 2001, the Krefeld facility was converted into a pet food production site in several stages. In 2003, RONDO FOOD built a new production facility in Halle (Saale) for production in Saxony-Anhalt. Knowledge about the food industry 1949 Thanks to its constant focus on quality, efficiency and innovation, the family-owned company grew in a highly competitive market and continuously expanded its expertise in the food industry. 1994 Entry into the animal feed sector Gerd Wellen, third-generation owner, bought an extruder from a long-standing business partner, hired five employees, gave the new company the imaginative name ‘RONDO FOOD’ and began producing snacks for dogs and cats. 2023 Our start 1893 Founded by Remigius Wellen, the Wellen family produced custard powder, baking mixes and baking ingredients under the ‘tewells’ brand, which was well known in Krefeld and far beyond, for over 100 years. The company was passed down from generation to generation with passion and expertise. Foundation of RONDO FOOD America In July 2022, RONDO FOOD established its own sales company in the USA to be even closer to its American customers and to strengthen cooperation. RONDO FOOD 2001/2003 After leaving the food business in 2001, the Krefeld facility was converted into a pet food production site in several stages. In 2003, RONDO FOOD built a new production facility in Halle (Saale) for production in Saxony-Anhalt. Knowledge about the food industry 1949 Thanks to its constant focus on quality, efficiency and innovation, the family-owned company grew in a highly competitive market and continuously expanded its expertise in the food industry. 1994 Entry into the animal feed sector Gerd Wellen, third-generation owner, bought an extruder from a long-standing business partner, hired five employees, gave the new company the imaginative name ‘RONDO FOOD’ and began producing snacks for dogs and cats. 2023 Our start 1893 Founded by Remigius Wellen, the Wellen family produced custard powder, baking mixes and baking ingredients under the ‘tewells’ brand, which was well known in Krefeld and far beyond, for over 100 years. The company was passed down from generation to generation with passion and expertise. Foundation of RONDO FOOD America In July 2022, RONDO FOOD established its own sales company in the USA to be even closer to its American customers and to strengthen cooperation. RONDO FOOD 2001/2003 After leaving the food business in 2001, the Krefeld facility was converted into a pet food production site in several stages. In 2003, RONDO FOOD built a new production facility in Halle (Saale) for production in Saxony-Anhalt. Knowledge about the food industry 1949 Thanks to its constant focus on quality, efficiency and innovation, the family-owned company grew in a highly competitive market and continuously expanded its expertise in the food industry. 1994 Entry into the animal feed sector Gerd Wellen, third-generation owner, bought an extruder from a long-standing business partner, hired five employees, gave the new company the imaginative name ‘RONDO FOOD’ and began producing snacks for dogs and cats. 2023 Our start 1893 Founded by Remigius Wellen, the Wellen family produced custard powder, baking mixes and baking ingredients under the ‘tewells’ brand, which was well known in Krefeld and far beyond, for over 100 years. The company was passed down from generation to generation with passion and expertise. Foundation of RONDO FOOD America In July 2022, RONDO FOOD established its own sales company in the USA to be even closer to its American customers and to strengthen cooperation. RONDO FOOD 2001/2003 After leaving the food business in 2001, the Krefeld facility was converted into a pet food production site in several stages. In 2003, RONDO FOOD built a new production facility in Halle (Saale) for production in Saxony-Anhalt. Knowledge about the food industry 1949 Thanks to its constant focus on quality, efficiency and innovation, the family-owned company grew in a highly competitive market and continuously expanded its expertise in the food industry. 1994 Entry into the animal feed sector Gerd Wellen, third-generation owner, bought an extruder from a long-standing business partner, hired five employees, gave the new company the imaginative name ‘RONDO FOOD’ and began producing snacks for dogs and cats. 2023 Our start 1893 Founded by Remigius Wellen, the Wellen family produced custard powder, baking mixes and baking ingredients under the ‘tewells’ brand, which was well known in Krefeld and far beyond, for over 100 years. The company was passed down from generation to generation with passion and expertise. Foundation of RONDO FOOD America In July 2022, RONDO FOOD established its own sales company in the USA to be even closer to its American customers and to strengthen cooperation. RONDO FOOD 2001/2003 After leaving the food business in 2001, the Krefeld facility was converted into a pet food production site in several stages. In 2003, RONDO FOOD built a new production facility in Halle (Saale) for production in Saxony-Anhalt. Knowledge about the food industry 1949 Thanks to its constant focus on quality, efficiency and innovation, the family-owned company grew in a highly competitive market and continuously expanded its expertise in the food industry.

Our story

From baking mixes to treats for dogs and cats, it’s been a great journey…

1893

Our start

Founded by Remigius Wellen, the Wellen family produced custard powder, baking mixes and baking ingredients under the ‘tewells’ brand, which was well known in Krefeld and far beyond, for over 100 years. The company was passed down from generation to generation with passion and expertise.

1949

Knowledge about the food industry

Thanks to its constant focus on quality, efficiency and innovation, the family-owned company grew in a highly competitive market and continuously expanded its expertise in the food industry.

1994

Entry into the animal feed sector

Gerd Wellen, third-generation owner, bought an extruder from a long-standing business partner, hired five employees, gave the new company the imaginative name ‘RONDO FOOD’ and began producing snacks for dogs and cats.

2001/2003

RONDO FOOD

After leaving the food business in 2001, the Krefeld facility was converted into a pet food production site in several stages. In 2003, RONDO FOOD built a new production facility in Halle (Saale) for production in Saxony-Anhalt.

2022

Foundation of RONDO FOOD America

In July 2022, RONDO FOOD established its own sales company in the USA to be even closer to its American customers and to strengthen cooperation.

Our treat network

The administrative departments are located in Krefeld . We operate in Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia, and we understand the requirements in the various regions. Our quality management is certified according to international standards.

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Our treat network

The administrative departments are located in Krefeld. We operate in Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia, and we understand the requirements in the various regions. Our quality management is certified according to international standards.

Krefeld

RONDO FOOD Krefeld has been in operation since 2005. This is our primary production site for extruded and co-extruded treats and the headquarters of our administration and sales teams.

Austria

PRO PET Austria was founded in 1997. It specialises in the production of high-quality meat-based dog and cat treats. Rupp Austria entered the pet food market in 1975. It specialises in the production of especially tasty dog and cat treats.

Halle (Saale)

RONDO FOOD Halle has been in operation since 1996, and our current production facility was commissioned in 2003. The most important treats from this location include meat strips, meat sticks and dental treats.

Chicago

RONDO FOOD America was founded in 2022 to meet the specific needs of North American retailers and distributors.

Stronger together:
Focus on our partnerships

Pro Pet Austria
A strong partner for strong brands

A mutual commitment to quality is the best foundation for successful cooperation.

For us, quality isn’t just a buzzword, but a corporate philosophy that we live by. Our comprehensive quality control extends from raw materials to delivery. Our in-house quality control system means that every single product batch is continuously monitored and documented. We’ve been certified according to the BRC standard since February 2008 and according to IFS since April 2009.

RUPP
Successful concepts are no coincidence

As an Austrian company, we focus exclusively on extruded snack specialities for dogs, cats and rodents. Our high-quality and aesthetically pleasing snacks are successfully sold throughout Europe under well-known brands.

Our customers and their brands are our focus, while we provide professional support with all our experience and the commitment of a medium-sized company in the background.