Aroma
We look for the fresh, recognizable aroma that makes catnip engaging for many cats.
FROM PLANT TO POUCH
Farm & Process
Quality begins before catnip reaches the pouch. It continues through thoughtful selection, careful preparation, and packaging designed with freshness in mind.
HOW WE GROW
Our farm and selected partners
Pinchnip grows the whole flower buds used in our flagship Pinch of Nip on our Missouri farm. Luna’s Harvest and Stick of Nip may also use qualifying material from selected partner farms as our growing capacity expands.
This combination keeps our attention on the qualities that matter in each format: aroma, appearance, condition, and careful preparation.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Quality You Can Experience
Our quality review centers on practical characteristics customers and their cats can experience.
Appearance
Color, texture, and condition help us assess material for its intended product format.
Condition
We review incoming material for its overall condition before it moves into our small-batch process.
Clean preparation
Whole buds, stem-free flower and leaf, and dried stems are kept in their intended formats.
WHAT PINCHNIP DOES NOW
How Pinchnip Prepares Catnip
We prepare our catnip in small batches, separating stems, leaves, and flower tops during processing so each product contains the plant material selected for that blend or format. Every batch is reviewed for aroma, appearance, and overall condition before packaging.
We use resealable stand-up pouches designed to help protect aroma and freshness during ordinary shipping and storage. From selecting the material for each product through separation, quality review, and packaging, Pinchnip directly manages the process behind every pouch.
OUR COMMITMENT
Dedicated Pinchnip Farm Property
Pinchnip is committed to establishing dedicated farm property of its own. Expanding our growing capacity will support closer seed-to-pouch oversight while building on the growing work already underway.
We are also committed to developing a giving program for veterinary clinics and humane societies that choose to use catnip for supervised enrichment.
THE PINCHNIP STANDARD
Care at Every Step
From selecting material for aroma, appearance, and condition through small-batch preparation and freshness-focused packaging, each step reflects the quality focus behind the Pinchnip name.