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Beneful vs Protein Boost

Beneful is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and Protein Boost by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Beneful. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Beneful is not.

Beneful and Protein Boost compared

Beneful Protein Boost
Manufacturer Nestlé Purina PetCare K9 Natural Foods Limited
Parent company Nestlé S.A. KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)
Founded 2001 2006
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Christchurch, New Zealand
Products listed 29 13
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 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 .
7.3 (avg of 29) 8.6 (avg of 13)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Beneful 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 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. 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; Beneful is not. KibbleLab lists 29 Beneful foods and 13 Protein Boost foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Beneful or Protein Boost?

Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 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 Protein Boost?

Beneful is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. 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?

Beneful has 29 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Protein Boost.

Where is each brand based?

Beneful is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Are Beneful 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 Beneful or Protein Boost been recalled?

Neither Beneful 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: Beneful and Protein Boost .

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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 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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