Applaws vs The Pet Lab Co
Applaws is made by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group), and The Pet Lab Co by The Pet Lab Co, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, The Pet Lab Co averages 7.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Applaws. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; The Pet Lab Co is not.
Applaws and The Pet Lab Co compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MPM Products | The Pet Lab Co |
| Parent company | Partners Group | Independent |
| Founded | 2002 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Manchester, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
| Products listed | 122 | 20 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Cats & dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 |
ScoreThe 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) | 7.8 (avg of 20) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Applaws vs The Pet Lab Co: how they compare
Scores
The Pet Lab Co scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.8 out of 10 across 20 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. The Pet Lab Co is made by The Pet Lab Co, an independent maker, based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Applaws is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; The Pet Lab Co is not. KibbleLab lists 122 Applaws foods and 20 The Pet Lab Co foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Applaws or The Pet Lab Co?
The Pet Lab Co scores higher: it averages 7.8 out of 10 across 20 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 The Pet Lab Co?
Applaws is made by MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. The Pet Lab Co is made by The Pet Lab Co.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Applaws has 122 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 20 for The Pet Lab Co.
Where is each brand based?
Applaws is based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The Pet Lab Co is based in London, United Kingdom.
Are Applaws or The Pet Lab Co 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 The Pet Lab Co been recalled?
Neither Applaws nor The Pet Lab Co 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 The Pet Lab Co .
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