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KLN Family Brands

KLN FAMILY BRANDS’ COMPANIES





photo collage of popcorn, licorice candy, and licorice on the production lines

Kenny’s Candy & Confections

Born from a love of all things sweet, Kenny Nelson added Kenny’s Candy & Confections to the KLN Family Brands umbrella in 1987. The goal was “simple”: To make a better-tasting, better-chewing licorice than anyone else.

Today, Kenny’s is the leading manufacturer of private label & bulk licorice, a key producer in the drizzled popcorn market, and the premier source for private label gummy supplements. While Kenny’s growth has been extraordinary, it’s never caused the team to waiver from their Core Beliefs. Instead, it has inspired Kenny’s to continue to put people first, value innovation and automation, and bring quality and safety to the forefront.

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Tuffy’s Pet Foods

Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of dry dog and cat food. The company was founded by Darrell “Tuffy” Nelson in 1964 and is family-owned and operated to this day. Tuffy’s is based out of Perham, MN and is best known for the production its brand of NutriSource Pet Foods products and operates as a subsidiary of KLN Enterprises, Inc. Tuffy’s kibble facility has an annual capacity of over 190,000 tons of product.

Tuffy’s has a long history of investing in the health and well-being of pets throughout the world. We exemplify the heart of small towns everywhere: compassion, integrity, and a deep-rooted sense of community guide our choices.

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Tuffy’s Treat Company & Cannery

Who We Are

Minnesota based Tuffy’s Treat Company is a third-generation family owned company specializing in the manufacturing of companion animal pet treats and canned foods. Tuffy’s is dedicated to becoming the go to manufacturing partner for best in class treats and canned diets for your pet.

Capabilities

We have capabilities to manufacture a wide array of premium and value formulas of semi moist, crunchy and biscuit pet treats in various forms, shapes and sizes. Our can lines are able to produce pate style formulas in several sizes and case packs. Our onsite Research and Development Team can emulate a current recipe or develop a customized formula to your specification. Our craft style facility allows us to offer smaller minimum order quantities than others in the market.

The Spot

Welcome to The Spot by NutriSource, a premier boarding, grooming, training, and playcare facility in Greenfield, MN, open to all dog owners. Brought to you by NutriSource, a KLN Family Brands company, The Spot invites everyone to enjoy its services while supporting a vital mission: providing veterans and first responders with specially trained “battle buddies.” In addition to our service dog efforts, we’re dedicated to serving all community families. Whether your dog or cat joins us for playcare, boarding, or grooming, we guarantee exceptional care. By choosing The Spot, you’re not only pampering your pet—you’re helping uplift and strengthen our community.

photo collage of pet treats, Tuffy's Treat Company facility (inside and outside)
dogs having fun at The Spot
a cute cat enjoying time at The Spot
a cute dog enjoying time in the sun at The Spot