About Raw Gold
Raw Gold is more than just pet food. It's a labor of love, born from decades of passion for canine health and wellbeing.
A Family Passion
Raw Gold is a family-run business, with the husband and wife team of Gary and Monique Hodgkinson at the helm. Their shared love for dogs and commitment to their wellbeing has driven the creation of Raw Gold's premium products.
Together, Gary and Monique share their lives with their beautiful Boxers on an idyllic smallholding in the Western Cape nestled between mountains, wine farms and the ocean. This stunning environment inspires their commitment to natural, quality nutrition.
"We believe dogs deserve the very best — food that honors their natural diet and supports their health from the inside out."
- Monique Hodgkinson, Co-founder
Meet Our Founders
Monique Hodgkinson
CEO
Monique is an International Boxer Specialist Judge and an Accredited Working Group Judge. She's been breeding Boxers since 1999 under the Tanyati prefix and exceptional health is one of the cornerstones of her breeding program.
Gary Hodgkinson
Operations Director
Gary brings a wealth of knowledge to Raw Gold with his background in Information Technology, including extensive experience in system design, process engineering, and business analysis.
Together, they form a dynamic team that combines nutritional expertise with operational excellence. Their shared passion for canine health drives Raw Gold's commitment to producing premium raw dog food that meets the highest standards of quality and ethics.
Our Mission & Values
About Us
Raw Gold is dedicated to the manufacture and supply of premium raw pet food for the discerning pet owner. The health of our own dogs and our strong ethics drives us to use only ethically produced ingredients that we can guarantee are growth hormone-free and antibiotic-free.
As far as possible, we use only free-range or wild caught animals. None of our range contains meat meal, meat derivatives, or any rendered products. We believe in transparency and integrity in everything we do.
Legal Compliance
Raw Gold is registered with the Department of Agriculture in terms of Act 36 of 1947, and we comply with very strict regulations regarding micro bacterial levels, as well as nutrient levels as stipulated by the Act. Our food is tested on an ongoing basis by an independent accredited laboratory, to ensure that not only are our nutrient levels optimal but that we remain well below acceptable levels of pathogens as prescribed by Act 36 of 1947.
Manufacturing Excellence
Raw Gold is manufactured in our own processing facility under strict hygiene and sanitary conditions, by a well-trained team. Each bag we make is personally checked for quality and then moved immediately into our blast freezer, which is set to -30 degrees Celsius. This ensures that each bag of Raw Gold is frozen rapidly to maintain the quality and integrity of our product.
Empowering Local Communities
Raw Gold is proudly committed to empowering women in our local community. Our production team consists primarily of women from the surrounding areas, providing stable employment and skills development opportunities.
We believe in creating meaningful work that supports families and strengthens our community. Every bag of Raw Gold represents not just premium nutrition for your dog, but also a positive impact on the lives of South African women and their families.
Supporting local employment and economic development in the Western Cape.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Every decision we make, from sourcing ingredients to packaging our products, is guided by our unwavering commitment to quality, ethics, and the wellbeing of dogs across South Africa.
Made with Love
Every product crafted with care and passion
Premium Quality
Only the finest ingredients make it into our products
Community Focused
Supporting local communities and sustainable practices