LOS ANGELES, Augest 6th, 2026 — The Pet Innovation Awards today announced that WANPY Chicken Jerky has been selected as the winner of the “Jerky-Style Dog Treat of the Year” award in the 2026 Pet Innovation Awards program.

The annual Pet Innovation Awards recognize the most outstanding and innovative companies, services, and products within the rapidly expanding pet care industry. Powered by the proprietary WANPY 345 Formula, WANPY Chicken Jerky combines premium real chicken ingredients, measurable nutritional standards, clean formulation principles, and refined craftsmanship to create a rewarding treat experience dogs naturally love.

“WANPY has demonstrated how premium ingredients, measurable nutrition standards, and thoughtful craftsmanship can come together to create an exceptional everyday treat experience,” said Travis Grant, Managing Director of the Independent Innovation Awards. “The WANPY 345 Formula establishes a clear quality framework that sets this product apart in today's highly competitive pet treats market. Congratulations on being our 2026 ‘Jerky-Style Dog Treat of the Year.’”

A Recognition Built on Quality

Receiving the 2026 Pet Innovation Awards – Jerky-Style Dog Treat of the Year recognition reflects WANPY's long-standing commitment to creating pet treats that combine trusted ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship, and meaningful everyday moments between pets and their families.

As a globally recognized pet innovation award, the Pet Innovation Awards celebrate products that demonstrate innovation, quality, safety, performance, and market impact. For WANPY, this recognition reflects a long-standing commitment to creating pet treats that combine trusted ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship, and meaningful everyday moments between pets and their families.

Every reward is a small expression of love. Behind that simple moment is a promise of quality that pet parents can trust and dogs can truly enjoy.

The Birth Code of Premium Jerky

At WANPY, we believe premium quality is never defined by a single claim. It is built through every step of the journey—from ingredient selection and nutritional standards to craftsmanship and the feeding experience itself.

That belief takes shape through the WANPY 345 Formula — the Birth Code of Premium Jerky. Developed by WANPY, it is our proprietary quality system that brings together measurable nutrition, clean formulation standards, and carefully refined craftsmanship to create a more complete premium jerky experience.

The foundation begins with the 3 Golden Ratios: 90%+ Real Meat, 40%+ Protein, and a 93%+ Digestibility Rate, establishing measurable standards for nutrition and product performance.

It is strengthened by the 4 Zero—Zero Artificial Preservatives, Zero Artificial Colors, Zero Grains & Gluten, and Zero Added Sugar & Attractants—giving pet parents greater confidence in every rewarding moment.

Completing the system are the 5 Strict Standards, including Precision Fat Trimming, Gentle Tumbling, 5D Freshness Lock, 24-Hour Low-Temperature Baking and the Holistic Experience, helping preserve authentic meat texture, natural aroma, and the satisfying chew dogs naturally love.

Every Reward Begins with Trust

Quality starts with carefully selected ingredients and continues through every stage of production. WANPY Chicken Jerky is made with human-grade chicken ingredients, supporting trusted ingredient quality for pet parents who care about what goes into every treat.

By bringing together premium ingredients, measurable nutrition, clean standards, and refined craftsmanship, WANPY delivers more than a treat—it creates a rewarding experience built on trust, quality, and genuine enjoyment.

"Grain-free, gluten-free, and rich in high-quality protein, Wanpy Chicken Jerky Treat is a premium real meat reward choice for dogs. Our snack has been carefully designed to satisfy a dog's instinctive chewing needs while supporting a balanced treat experience with a high digestibility rate," said Catherine Zhang, Vice President for WANPY. "We're proud to accept 'Jerky-Style Dog Treat of the Year' from Pet Innovation. We'll continue to introduce formulations, recipes, and manufacturing processes that establish a clearer, more comprehensive, and verifiable industry standard for pet treats."

Looking Ahead

This recognition marks an important milestone in WANPY's journey to create better nutrition and better experiences for pets around the world.

Built on nearly 30 years of pet food expertise, WANPY will continue to innovate with the same commitment that has guided the brand from the very beginning: delivering products made with care, backed by quality, and inspired by the bond between pets and the people who love them.

Continue the Journey

Every award is a milestone—but our commitment to better pet nutrition continues every day. Discover how WANPY Chicken Jerky and the WANPY 345 Formula are bringing premium quality to every rewarding moment.

About WANPY

At WANPY, we create every product with the utmost care and highest standards because we understand what truly matters for your pet's well-being. Built on nearly 30 years of pet nutrition expertise, WANPY is committed to developing premium pet food and treats that combine trusted ingredients, scientific innovation, and uncompromising quality. Today, WANPY products are enjoyed by pets and their families in more than 77 countries and regions worldwide.

Learn more at https://wanpy.com

About The Pet Innovation Awards

Part of Independent Innovation Awards organization, a global market intelligence and recognition program within the most competitive consumer categories, The Pet Innovation Awards honors the most outstanding and innovative companies, services, and products within the rapidly expanding pet care industry. The Pet Innovation Awards provides public recognition for achievements of pet care industry companies and products including Apparel, Grooming & Cleaning, Food & Treats, Health, Retailers & Services and more.

For more information visit: https://petinnovationawards.com