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Applaws vs Protein Boost

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Protein Boost by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)). On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Applaws makes food for cats and dogs, while Protein Boost covers dogs.

Applaws and Protein Boost compared

Applaws Protein Boost
Manufacturer MPM Products K9 Natural Foods Limited
Parent company Partners Group KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)
Founded 2002 2006
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom Christchurch, New Zealand
Products listed 122 13
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 Yes
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) 8.6 (avg of 13)
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 Protein Boost: how they compare

Scores

Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 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. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 13 Protein Boost foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Protein Boost?

Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 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 Protein Boost?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group).

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Protein Boost.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Are Applaws or Protein Boost PSC Accredited?

Both Applaws and Protein Boost are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.

Have Applaws or Protein Boost been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Protein Boost 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 Protein Boost .

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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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