Specialty Animal-Nutrition Ingredients

Sourced globally.
Supplied reliably.

Specialty feed and pet-food ingredients bought direct from producers, warehoused in the U.S. and backed by a family that picks up the phone.

Small enough to be responsive. Experienced enough to deliver.

How we keep your line running

Global sourcing. U.S. warehousing. No surprises.

We import directly from established partners, hold stock in U.S. warehouses, and stay close enough to catch problems before they reach your production line.

Sourced globally

Direct from producers

We buy from the producer, never through a trader.

Warehoused in the U.S.

Stock on hand

Held in our U.S. warehouses and ready to ship. You order domestically, without the import complexity.

Delivered to your line

Feed mills and pet-food plants

Reliable domestic delivery. Fewer hands, fewer surprises, faster answers.

SALMATE® embracing life
SALMATE® · Proprietary Omega-3 Nutrition

Omega-3 we make ourselves

SALMATE® is our own proprietary spray-dried omega-3 (EPA and DHA) powder: stable, free-flowing, and built for consistent manufacturing performance across species. GMP+ FSA assured and made to our specification in Kentucky, USA.

  • Shelf-stable and free-flowing. Longer shelf life, easier handling, less waste
  • GMP+ FSA assured, produced under a GMP+ certified process
  • Low inclusion rate with starch-coated, targeted intestinal release
Industries We Serve

Secure ingredients and Omega-3 innovation across species

From dairy and swine rations to dog and cat food, we supply the specialty ingredients and omega-3 that formulators rely on.

First hand

Specialty ingredients you can actually count on, shipment after shipment.

Full Batch Traceability Import & Customs Expertise Family-Owned
FAQ

Common questions

What does Ballard Group supply?

Ballard Group is a family-owned U.S. importer of specialty feed and pet-food ingredients, and the maker of SALMATE®, a spray-dried omega-3 (EPA and DHA) powder from refined fish oil.

Do you sell to manufacturers or to consumers?

We supply feed mills and pet-food manufacturers, not consumers. We work with the people who formulate and produce animal feed and pet food.

Where is Ballard Group based?

We are a family-owned company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, supplying customers across North America and beyond, with stock held in U.S. warehouses.

Ready to secure your supply?

Let's talk through your sourcing, compliance, and omega-3 nutrition needs. Reach out and we'll get right back to you.