It Started With a Standard.
A refusal to accept that convenience should outrank quality. That marketing should replace measurement.
Raleigh Reserve™ did not begin as a product idea. It began as a refusal. A refusal to accept that convenience should outrank quality. That marketing should replace measurement. That "good enough" was sufficient for something living in my care.
"If nourishment reflects values, what standard do I actually live by?"
The answer required coherence. The ingredients I trusted for myself. The moisture cats are biologically designed for. The verification that removes guesswork.
Raleigh Reserve™ is the result of aligning instinct with evidence: whole ingredients, precise formulation, independently verified, and frozen fresh to preserve integrity. What began with Raleigh became a commitment.
Founded by Nafis Garrett, Raleigh Reserve is a Black-founded company in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Nafis Garrett
Founder, Evergreen Feline Cuisine, LLC
Whole Ingredients. Thoughtful Preparation. Measurable Quality.
Raleigh Reserve combines whole ingredients, moisture-forward feline nutrition, animal-focused protein, and low-carbohydrate formulation with thoughtful preparation, independent nutritional testing, and frozen-fresh preservation.
Every recipe is crafted in Raleigh, North Carolina, with transparent information and a refined feeding experience.
Whole Ingredients
Moisture-Forward
Low-Carb Design
Independent Verification
The Raleigh Reserve Timeline
Initial Household Standard
A personal refusal to accept that convenience should outrank quality in caring for a cat.
Recipe Development
Formulating moisture-forward, low-carbohydrate recipes with whole animal ingredients.
Laboratory Verification
Independent third-party North Carolina laboratory testing establishes measurable confidence.
Raleigh Reserve Launch
Raleigh Reserve debuts as a whole-ingredient feline cuisine crafted in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Current Growth
Expanding the menu, delivery area, and educational resources for cat parents.
Handcrafted in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Because cats deserve cuisine, not compromise. Every recipe is prepared locally, verified independently, and frozen fresh to preserve integrity.
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