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Applaws vs Cesar

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Cesar by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated). On KibbleLab, Applaws averages 7.5 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Cesar is not.

Applaws and Cesar compared

Applaws Cesar
Manufacturer MPM Products Mars Petcare
Parent company Partners Group Mars, Incorporated
Founded 2002 1935
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Products listed 122 49
Serves Cats & 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.
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) 7.3 (avg of 49)
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 Cesar: how they compare

Scores

Applaws scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.5 out of 10 across 122 scored foods, compared with 7.3 across 49 for Cesar. 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. Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Cesar is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 49 Cesar foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Cesar?

Applaws scores higher: it averages 7.5 out of 10 across 122 scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Applaws and Cesar?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 49 for Cesar.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Cesar is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ).

Are Applaws or Cesar 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 Cesar been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Cesar 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 Cesar .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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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