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Applaws vs Cafe Nara

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Cafe Nara by Dongwon F&B Co., Ltd. (owned by Dongwon Group), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Cafe Nara averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Cafe Nara is not.

Applaws and Cafe Nara compared

Applaws Cafe Nara
Manufacturer MPM Products Dongwon F&B Co., Ltd.
Parent company Partners Group Dongwon Group
Founded 2002 2000
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom Seoul, South Korea
Products listed 122 7
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.
Yes 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 .
7.5 (avg of 122) 7.7 (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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Applaws vs Cafe Nara: how they compare

Scores

Cafe Nara scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.5 across 122 for Applaws. 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

Applaws is made by MPM Products, owned by Partners Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2002. Cafe Nara is made by Dongwon F&B Co., Ltd., owned by Dongwon Group, based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2000.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Cafe Nara is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 7 Cafe Nara foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Cafe Nara?

Cafe Nara scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Applaws and Cafe Nara?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Cafe Nara is made by Dongwon F&B Co., Ltd., which is owned by Dongwon Group.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Cafe Nara.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Cafe Nara is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Are Applaws or Cafe Nara PSC Accredited?

Applaws 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 Applaws or Cafe Nara been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Cafe Nara 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: Applaws and Cafe Nara .

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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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