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Applaws vs Purina Pro Plan

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Purina Pro Plan by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Purina Pro Plan averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer, while Applaws does not.

Applaws and Purina Pro Plan compared

Applaws Purina Pro Plan
Manufacturer MPM Products Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Partners Group Nestlé S.A.
Founded 2002 2001
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 122 162
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 Yes
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) 8.4 (avg of 162)
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 Purina Pro Plan: how they compare

Scores

Purina Pro Plan scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 162 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. Purina Pro Plan is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria, while Applaws does not. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Purina Pro Plan is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 162 Purina Pro Plan foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Purina Pro Plan?

Purina Pro Plan scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 162 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 Purina Pro Plan?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Purina Pro Plan is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Purina Pro Plan has 162 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 122 for Applaws.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Purina Pro Plan is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Do Applaws and Purina Pro Plan meet WSAVA criteria?

Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer; Applaws does not, based on public information. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.

Are Applaws or Purina Pro Plan 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 Purina Pro Plan been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Purina Pro Plan 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 Purina Pro Plan .

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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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