Specialties
Ike's Gourmet – America’s dog treat cookie company bakes vegan grain-free dog treats using only the finest and freshest natural gluten-free ingredients while creating jobs for adults with disabilities.
After tremendous research by the top nutritional veterinarians in the country concerning our dog’s diet, these veterinarians concluded fruit was the most valuable ingredient missing to aid in a healthier lifestyle. We took the top four fruits from their list and introduced our initial collection:
apple pie, banana bread, blueberry muffin, and pumpkin pie
Consumers care about their health and what goes into their bodies. They are asking for healthier ingredients. and more consumers and their dogs are suffering from various food allergies. We offer a unique product catering to this growing need. And consumers want their retail dollars to matter in the fight for social justice and to champion a cause. We hear their call as all proceeds are reinvested into our chefs, adults with disabilities, at the nonprofit Ike center.
Dogs love the taste and the added health benefits of natural vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and other key nutrients all adding to a healthier lifestyle.
Our new premium pet water™ offers sustainable pure mountain spring water while giving dogs ultra-hydration and natural electrolytes. Our bottles are all-aluminum made from recycled materials as Ike's Gourmet joins the fight against single-use plastic in saving our planet.
History
Established in 2020.
Ike's Gourmet – America’s Dog Treat Cookie Company bakes vegan grain-free dog treats using only the finest and freshest natural gluten-free Ingredients while creating jobs for adults with disabilities.
After tremendous research by the top nutritional veterinarians in the country concerning our dog’s diet, these veterinarians concluded fruit was the most valuable ingredient missing to aid in a healthier lifestyle. We took the top four fruits from their list and introduced our initial collection:
Apple Pie, Banana Bread, Blueberry Muffin, and Pumpkin Pie
Consumers care about their health and what goes into their bodies. They are asking for healthier ingredients. And more consumers and their dogs are suffering from various food allergies. And consumers want their retail dollars to matter in the fight for social justice and to champion a cause. We hear their call as All Proceeds are Reinvested into our chefs, adults with disabilities, at the nonprofit IKE Center.
Meet the Business Owner: David O.
Nonprofit executive with 15+ years organizational leadership experience. Fields include disability services, communal mental health, and adult education.
Significant achievements include:
Partnering with a company that landed a deal on Shark Tank
Partnering with a film-production company that garnered strong reviews at Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter and more
150% growth in business contracts
Per capita donations to annual giving increased by 116%
Initiated state-wide lobbying campaign to save social services for 10,000 disabled people
Marketing & Business Development
Led marketing campaign, resulting in double-digit growth in billing and contracts for 3 consecutive years; oversaw web and social media efforts, developed sales funnel, including managing call center sales team
