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Mountain Dog Named Alaska’s 2025 Manufacturer of the Year (7/30/2026)

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Commerce Commissioner Julie Sande presented Mountain Dog with the state’s 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award at the company’s Palmer facility on July 29, 2026. Founded by Kevin and Hannah Thompson, the company makes freeze-dried dog and cat treats from Alaska salmon and had expanded since 2022 to more than 140 retail locations; the release also said the Made in Alaska program had 866 participating businesses and 1,142 permitted products as of July 2026.

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