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Beneful vs PetKind

Beneful is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and PetKind by PetKind Pet Products Inc. On KibbleLab, PetKind averages 8.0 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Beneful. Beneful makes food for dogs, while PetKind covers cats and dogs.

Beneful and PetKind compared

Beneful PetKind
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare PetKind Pet Products Inc.
Parent company Nestlé S.A. Independent
Founded 2001 2001
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
Products listed 29 54
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.
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 .
7.3 (avg of 29) 8.0 (avg of 54)
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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Beneful vs PetKind: how they compare

Scores

PetKind scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.0 out of 10 across 54 scored foods, compared with 7.3 across 29 for Beneful. 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

Beneful is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. PetKind is made by PetKind Pet Products Inc., an independent maker, based in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 29 Beneful foods and 54 PetKind foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Beneful or PetKind?

PetKind scores higher: it averages 8.0 out of 10 across 54 scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Beneful. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Beneful and PetKind?

Beneful is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. PetKind is made by PetKind Pet Products Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

PetKind has 54 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 29 for Beneful.

Where is each brand based?

Beneful is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. PetKind is based in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.

Have Beneful or PetKind been recalled?

Neither Beneful nor PetKind 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: Beneful and PetKind .

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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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