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Archway vs PetAg

Archway is branded by Cricket Hill Inc. (owned by Independent) and made by third-party co-packers, and PetAg is made by PetAg, Inc. (owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation). On KibbleLab, Archway averages 9.2 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for PetAg. Archway is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; PetAg is not.

Archway and PetAg compared

Archway PetAg
Manufacturer Cricket Hill Inc. PetAg, Inc.
Parent company Independent PBI-Gordon Corporation
Founded 2022 1930
Headquarters Chicago, Illinois, USA Hampshire, Illinois, USA
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
Co-packer In-house
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Not listed Illinois
Products listed 4 18
Serves 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. How scoring works .
9.2 (avg of 4) 7.7 (avg of 18)
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Archway vs PetAg: how they compare

Scores

Archway scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 9.2 out of 10 across 4 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 18 for PetAg. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Archway is a brand of Cricket Hill Inc., owned by Independent, based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, founded in 2022. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. PetAg is made by PetAg, Inc., owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation, based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA, founded in 1930.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Archway is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; PetAg is not. KibbleLab lists 4 Archway foods and 18 PetAg foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Archway or PetAg?

Archway scores higher: it averages 9.2 out of 10 across 4 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for PetAg. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Archway and PetAg?

Archway is a brand of Cricket Hill Inc., which is owned by Independent. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in United States. PetAg is made by PetAg, Inc., which is owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

PetAg has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 4 for Archway.

Where is each brand based?

Archway is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. PetAg is based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA.

Are Archway or PetAg PSC Accredited?

Archway 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 Archway or PetAg been recalled?

Neither Archway nor PetAg has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

See the full profiles: Archway and PetAg .

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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 filings, and a filing may name the parent company rather than the brand. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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