Alpo vs Brutus Broth
Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and Brutus Broth by Brutus Broth, Inc. On KibbleLab, Brutus Broth averages 7.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 5.7 for Alpo. Brutus Broth is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Alpo is not.
Alpo and Brutus Broth compared
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| Manufacturer | Nestlé Purina PetCare | Brutus Broth, Inc. |
| Parent company | Nestlé S.A. | Independent |
| Founded | 2001 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri, USA | Owings, Maryland, USA |
| Products listed | 2 | 19 |
| Serves | Dogs | Cats & 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 | Yes |
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 . |
5.7 (avg of 2) | 7.8 (avg of 19) |
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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Alpo vs Brutus Broth: how they compare
Scores
Brutus Broth scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.8 out of 10 across 19 scored foods, compared with 5.7 across 2 for Alpo. 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
Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc., an independent maker, based in Owings, Maryland, USA, founded in 2017.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Brutus Broth is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Alpo is not. KibbleLab lists 2 Alpo foods and 19 Brutus Broth foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Alpo or Brutus Broth?
Brutus Broth scores higher: it averages 7.8 out of 10 across 19 scored foods, compared with 5.7 for Alpo. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Alpo and Brutus Broth?
Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Brutus Broth has 19 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Alpo.
Where is each brand based?
Alpo is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Brutus Broth is based in Owings, Maryland, USA.
Are Alpo or Brutus Broth PSC Accredited?
Brutus Broth is a PSC Accredited business. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification.
Have Alpo or Brutus Broth been recalled?
Neither Alpo nor Brutus Broth 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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