Kona's Chips
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Kona's Chips Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Modesto, California
Headquarters
Modesto, CA
Founded
2007
Products Verified
5 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Established USA manufacturer
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
First manufacturer of pet treats to earn the Made in USA Certification. Founded in 2007 in Modesto, California. Products produced, processed, and packaged in America using USDA chicken. Amazon listings state Made in the USA Only.
Last verified: April 2026
Kona's Chips has been manufacturing products in Modesto, California since 2007. We carry 5 verified American-made Kona's Chips products.
Heritage & History
Kona's Chips was founded in 2007 in Modesto, California with a backstory that resonates deeply with pet owners: founder's Pomeranian, Kona, nearly died after eating chicken jerky dog treats manufactured in China. Rather than accept that the only option was foreign-made treats with questionable safety standards, the founder built a domestic alternative — creating USDA chicken-based jerky treats produced entirely in the United States.
The company became the first manufacturer of pet treats in the country to earn official Made in USA Certification, a distinction that reflects the complete domestic nature of production, processing, and packaging. Kona's Chips Amazon listings carry the Made in the USA Only label, with products available in USDA chicken jerky and chicken and sweet potato jerky varieties.
Made in Modesto, California
All Kona's Chips products are produced, processed, and packaged in Modesto, California using USDA-approved chicken sourced domestically. Amazon listings confirm the Made in the USA Only designation across the product line, including the 16oz Chicken Jerky (ASIN B00BT1HTWG), Chicken and Sweet Potato Jerky (ASIN B00K61B1V0), Chicken Thins (ASIN B0745JSCJG), and Bits-O-Chips for small dogs (ASIN B00SDVTSRO).
The treats are slow-cooked to preserve natural flavor without artificial preservatives. The grain-free formulation reflects current understanding of canine nutrition. For pet owners who prioritize American manufacturing with verifiable safety standards — especially those who experienced the scares around foreign-manufactured pet treats — Kona's Chips represents a genuine alternative with a compelling founding story and consistent Made in USA credentials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kona's Chips made in the USA?
Yes. Kona's Chips manufactures 5 verified products in Modesto, California. Kona's Chips is the first pet treat manufacturer to earn the Made in USA Certification, producing USDA chicken jerky and dog treats in Modesto, California since 2007 — founded after the founder's Pomeranian survived poisoning from Chinese-made treats.
Where is Kona's Chips manufactured?
Kona's Chips is headquartered in Modesto, CA. Manufacturing takes place in Modesto, California.
What Kona's Chips products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Kona's Chips products across Pet Supplies. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Kona's Chips founded?
Kona's Chips was founded in 2007. Kona's Chips is the first pet treat manufacturer to earn the Made in USA Certification, producing USDA chicken jerky and dog treats in Modesto, California since 2007 — founded after the founder's Pomeranian survived poisoning from Chinese-made treats.
Does Kona's Chips ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Kona's Chips products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.
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