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Bark Bistro vs Darford

Bark Bistro is made by Bark Bistro Company, and Darford by Darford International Inc., and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Darford averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.2 for Bark Bistro. Darford's maker dates to 1987, while Bark Bistro's launched in 2017.

Bark Bistro and Darford compared

Bark Bistro Darford
Manufacturer Bark Bistro Company Darford International Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2017 1987
Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia, USA Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Products listed 24 18
Serves 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.
No 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 .
7.2 (avg of 24) 7.7 (avg of 18)
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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Bark Bistro vs Darford: how they compare

Scores

Darford scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.2 across 24 for Bark Bistro. 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

Bark Bistro is made by Bark Bistro Company, an independent maker, based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, founded in 2017. Darford is made by Darford International Inc., an independent maker, based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1987.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 24 Bark Bistro foods and 18 Darford foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Bark Bistro or Darford?

Darford scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 18 scored foods, compared with 7.2 for Bark Bistro. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Bark Bistro and Darford?

Bark Bistro is made by Bark Bistro Company. Darford is made by Darford International Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Bark Bistro has 24 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 18 for Darford.

Where is each brand based?

Bark Bistro is based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.

Have Bark Bistro or Darford been recalled?

Neither Bark Bistro nor Darford 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: Bark Bistro and Darford .

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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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