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Bene-Bac vs Protein Boost

Bene-Bac is made by PetAg, Inc. (owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation), and Protein Boost by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)). On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Bene-Bac. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Bene-Bac is not.

Bene-Bac and Protein Boost compared

Bene-Bac Protein Boost
Manufacturer PetAg, Inc. K9 Natural Foods Limited
Parent company PBI-Gordon Corporation KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)
Founded 1930 2006
Headquarters Hampshire, Illinois, USA Christchurch, New Zealand
Products listed 2 13
Serves Cats & 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 Yes
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 .
8.4 (avg of 2) 8.6 (avg of 13)
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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Bene-Bac vs Protein Boost: how they compare

Scores

Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.4 across 2 for Bene-Bac. 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

Bene-Bac is made by PetAg, Inc., owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation, based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA, founded in 1930. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Bene-Bac is not. KibbleLab lists 2 Bene-Bac foods and 13 Protein Boost foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Bene-Bac or Protein Boost?

Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.4 for Bene-Bac. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Bene-Bac and Protein Boost?

Bene-Bac is made by PetAg, Inc., which is owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group).

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Protein Boost has 13 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Bene-Bac.

Where is each brand based?

Bene-Bac is based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA. Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Are Bene-Bac or Protein Boost PSC Accredited?

Protein Boost 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 Bene-Bac or Protein Boost been recalled?

Neither Bene-Bac nor Protein Boost 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: Bene-Bac and Protein Boost .

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