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Alpo vs Kibbles 'n Bits

Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and Kibbles 'n Bits by Post Holdings Pet Brands (owned by Post Holdings, Inc.), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Alpo averages 5.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 5.2 for Kibbles 'n Bits. Alpo's maker dates to 2001, while Kibbles 'n Bits's launched in 2023.

Alpo and Kibbles 'n Bits compared

Alpo Kibbles 'n Bits
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare Post Holdings Pet Brands
Parent company Nestlé S.A. Post Holdings, Inc.
Founded 2001 2023
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 2 7
Serves Dogs 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 .
5.7 (avg of 2) 5.2 (avg of 7)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Alpo vs Kibbles 'n Bits: how they compare

Scores

Alpo scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 5.7 out of 10 across 2 scored foods, compared with 5.2 across 7 for Kibbles 'n Bits. 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. Kibbles 'n Bits is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, owned by Post Holdings, Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2023.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 2 Alpo foods and 7 Kibbles 'n Bits foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Alpo or Kibbles 'n Bits?

Alpo scores higher: it averages 5.7 out of 10 across 2 scored foods, compared with 5.2 for Kibbles 'n Bits. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Alpo and Kibbles 'n Bits?

Alpo is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. Kibbles 'n Bits is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, which is owned by Post Holdings, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Kibbles 'n Bits has 7 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Alpo.

Where is each brand based?

Alpo is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Kibbles 'n Bits is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Have Alpo or Kibbles 'n Bits been recalled?

Neither Alpo nor Kibbles 'n Bits 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: Alpo and Kibbles 'n Bits .

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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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