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Applaws vs Rachael Ray Nutrish

Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and Rachael Ray Nutrish by Post Holdings Pet Brands (owned by Post Holdings, Inc.), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Applaws averages 7.5 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.4 for Rachael Ray Nutrish. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Rachael Ray Nutrish is not.

Applaws and Rachael Ray Nutrish compared

Applaws Rachael Ray Nutrish
Manufacturer MPM Products Post Holdings Pet Brands
Parent company Partners Group Post Holdings, Inc.
Founded 2002 2023
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 122 41
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) 7.4 (avg of 41)
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 Rachael Ray Nutrish: how they compare

Scores

Applaws scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.5 out of 10 across 122 scored foods, compared with 7.4 across 41 for Rachael Ray Nutrish. 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. Rachael Ray Nutrish is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, owned by Post Holdings, Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2023.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Rachael Ray Nutrish is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 41 Rachael Ray Nutrish foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or Rachael Ray Nutrish?

Applaws scores higher: it averages 7.5 out of 10 across 122 scored foods, compared with 7.4 for Rachael Ray Nutrish. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Applaws and Rachael Ray Nutrish?

Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Rachael Ray Nutrish is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, which is owned by Post Holdings, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 41 for Rachael Ray Nutrish.

Where is each brand based?

Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Rachael Ray Nutrish is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Are Applaws or Rachael Ray Nutrish 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 Rachael Ray Nutrish been recalled?

Neither Applaws nor Rachael Ray Nutrish has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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