Addiction vs Darford
Addiction is made by Addiction Foods LLC, and Darford by Darford International Inc. On KibbleLab, Addiction averages 7.9 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Addiction makes food for cats and dogs, while Darford covers dogs.
Addiction and Darford compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Addiction Foods LLC | Darford International Inc. |
| Parent company | Independent | Independent |
| Founded | 2002 | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Kent, Washington, USA | Vernon, British Columbia, Canada |
| Products listed | 18 | 18 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
ScoreThe average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works . |
7.9 (avg of 18) | 7.7 (avg of 18) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Addiction vs Darford: how they compare
Scores
Addiction scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.9 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 18 for Darford. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes them
Addiction is made by Addiction Foods LLC, an independent maker, based in Kent, Washington, USA, founded in 2002. Darford is made by Darford International Inc., an independent maker, based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1987.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 18 Addiction foods and 18 Darford foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Addiction or Darford?
Addiction scores higher: it averages 7.9 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Addiction and Darford?
Addiction is made by Addiction Foods LLC. Darford is made by Darford International Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Addiction and Darford each have 18 products in the KibbleLab database.
Where is each brand based?
Addiction is based in Kent, Washington, USA. Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
Have Addiction or Darford been recalled?
Neither Addiction nor Darford has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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