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Adirondack vs Inception

Adirondack is made by Adirondack Pet Food (owned by BrightPet Nutrition Group), and Inception by Pets Global, Inc., and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Adirondack and Inception both average 8.1 out of 10. Adirondack's maker dates to 1978, while Inception's launched in 2010.

Adirondack and Inception compared

Adirondack Inception
Manufacturer Adirondack Pet Food Pets Global, Inc.
Parent company BrightPet Nutrition Group Independent
Founded 1978 2010
Headquarters Lisbon, Ohio, USA Valencia, California, USA
Products listed 15 9
Serves Cats & dogs Cats & dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$$
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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
Score The 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 .
8.1 (avg of 15) 8.1 (avg of 9)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Adirondack vs Inception: how they compare

Scores

Adirondack and Inception average the same KibbleLab score, 8.1 out of 10, across 15 and 9 scored foods. 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

Adirondack is made by Adirondack Pet Food, owned by BrightPet Nutrition Group, based in Lisbon, Ohio, USA, founded in 1978. Inception is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independent maker, based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 15 Adirondack foods and 9 Inception foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Adirondack or Inception?

Adirondack and Inception average the same KibbleLab score, 8.1 out of 10.

Who makes Adirondack and Inception?

Adirondack is made by Adirondack Pet Food, which is owned by BrightPet Nutrition Group. Inception is made by Pets Global, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Adirondack has 15 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 9 for Inception.

Where is each brand based?

Adirondack is based in Lisbon, Ohio, USA. Inception is based in Valencia, California, USA.

Have Adirondack or Inception been recalled?

Neither Adirondack nor Inception has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Adirondack and Inception .

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Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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