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Kaytee Launches NutriDelight Daily Food for Pet Birds

Three formulas pair complete daily nutrition with a softer texture designed for birds’ feeding behaviors

original Kaytee NutriDelight is a complete daily food for pet birds with a texture softer than traditional pellets. The line includes formulas for parakeets and cockatiels, parrots and conures, and macaws and cockatoos. (Photo: Kaytee)

Kaytee NutriDelight is a complete daily food for pet birds with a texture softer than traditional pellets. The line includes formulas for parakeets and cockatiels, parrots and conures, and macaws and cockatoos. (Photo: Kaytee)

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaytee, a pioneer in pet care and nutrition for small animals and birds, and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, announced that Kaytee NutriDelight, a complete daily food for pet birds available in three species-specific formulas, is now available at retailers nationwide. Softer than traditional pellets, its colorful pieces and natural fruit flavors are designed to give birds opportunities to rip, tear and explore their food. The line launched for broad retail availability in August 2026.

NutriDelight formulas include probiotics and a prebiotic to support digestive health, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and amino acids to support overall health.

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Nutrition and Texture in Every Bite

NutriDelight delivers complete, consistent daily nutrition. Its formulas include probiotics and a prebiotic to support digestive health, along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and amino acids to support overall health. The softer, chewy texture is designed around how birds interact with food.

“NutriDelight brings together complete daily nutrition and a texture designed with birds’ feeding behaviors in mind,” said Jennifer Skorzewski, Senior Director, Kaytee Pet Marketing. “We wanted to give bird owners a food that supports everyday nutrition while making mealtime engaging.”

Three Formulas for Pet Birds

  • Kaytee NutriDelight Parakeet & Cockatiel Food
  • Kaytee NutriDelight Parrot & Conure Food
  • Kaytee NutriDelight Macaw & Cockatoo Food

Kaytee NutriDelight was named a 2026 PETS+ Retailer’s Choice Awards winner in the Bird Products category. Presented by PETS+ magazine, the Retailer’s Choice Awards recognize products selected by pet retailers, providing direct industry recognition for the NutriDelight line.

Availability varies by retailer. For product details, visit the Kaytee NutriDelight product page.

About Kaytee

Carefully crafted and trusted by experts for over 150 years, Kaytee is made for small animal and bird lovers. With generations of experience understanding the unique nutritional and behavioral needs of small animals and birds, Kaytee is committed to developing trusted products that help people provide the best possible care for the pets they love. From nutrition to enrichment and care, Kaytee continues to build on its history of expertise and innovation to support healthier, happier small animals and birds.

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Friederike Edelmann
VP Investor Relations & Corporate Sustainability
(925) 412-6726
fedelmann@central.com

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