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Our Journey

1984

  • Scenic Bird Food first original complete manufactured foods for birds.
  • Creators of interesting shapes, colors, and texture.
  • Tested in zoological institutions for 3 years (1984 - 1987) and fed ~ 200 bird species.
  • Creators of Scenic Bird Food in human grade manufacturing processes that create palatable food.

1988

  • Leaf Eater Food first original complete manufactured food for primates.
  • Developer of the first high fiber low carbohydrate foods for primates.
  • Creators of high fiber foods for primates with interesting shapes and color that alleviate feeding boredom.
  • Creators of food standards of high fiber animal foods that include plant proteins and all natural human grade ingredients.
  • Creators of human grade manufacturing processes that create palatable food.

1989

  • First to add iron, copper, and iodine from safe all natural sources
  • First to add calcium from low iron sources.
  • First add heat resistant vitamins.
  • First to calculate, predict and confirm vitamin degradation curves.

1990

  • Creator of Leaf Eater Brand for Panda
  • Creators of preservative-free foods with Vitamin C and mixed tocopherols
  • First to study the requirements for total life cycle foods for primates and panda.
  • Marion Leaf Eater was selected for inclusion in the “Species Survival Guide” for Red Panda.

1991

  • Contributors to peer review scientific literature based upon long-term studies of leaf eating primates.
  • First scientific research and long-term studies published.
  • First presentation to the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria.
  • First to use stabilized vitamin C for long shelf life.

1996

  • Creators of Mozaic Food for reptiles.
  • Presented on-going nutritional studies to five international nutrition conferences.

1998

  • Creators of the Giant Panda Food which has raised Giant Pandas in captivity worldwide.
  • Presented on-going nutritional studies to five international nutrition conferences.

2003

  • First to include OMEGA fatty acids for improved immune response in exotic animals.

2004

  • Created foraging foods, treats and enrichment programs for giraffes, elephant, ant eaters, groundhogs, kangaroos and bears.

2022-2023​

  • Implementation Human Kosher quality meets more stringent quality standards and certifications than animal and human foods.
  • Direct human and kosher ingredient sourcing and human grade manufacturing process.
  • Marion Foods are free of 8 major food allergens.
  • Kosher certification
  • Improved manufacturing process in which morsels are water-tight and do not fall apart in water.