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Applaws vs Halo

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Halo by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc. (owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc.), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Halo averages 8.2 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Halo is not.

Applaws and Halo compared

Applaws Halo
Manufacturer MPM Products Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc.
Parent company Partners Group SRx Health Solutions, Inc.
Founded 2002 1986
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom Tampa, Florida, USA
Products listed 122 50
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) 8.2 (avg of 50)
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 Halo: how they compare

Scores

Halo scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.2 out of 10 across 50 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. Halo is made by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc., owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, USA, founded in 1986.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Halo is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 50 Halo foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Halo?

Halo scores higher: it averages 8.2 out of 10 across 50 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 Halo?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Halo is made by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc., which is owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 50 for Halo.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Halo is based in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Are Applaws or Halo 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 Halo been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Halo 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 Halo .

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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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