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Bil-Jac vs Essence

Bil-Jac is made by Bil-Jac Foods, Inc., and Essence by Pets Global, Inc. On KibbleLab, Essence averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Bil-Jac. Bil-Jac makes food for dogs, while Essence covers cats and dogs.

Bil-Jac and Essence compared

Bil-Jac Essence
Manufacturer Bil-Jac Foods, Inc. Pets Global, Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 1947 2010
Headquarters Medina, Ohio, USA Valencia, California, USA
Products listed 38 13
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 .
7.9 (avg of 38) 8.3 (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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Bil-Jac vs Essence: how they compare

Scores

Essence scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 7.9 across 38 for Bil-Jac. 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

Bil-Jac is made by Bil-Jac Foods, Inc., an independent maker, based in Medina, Ohio, USA, founded in 1947. Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independent maker, based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 38 Bil-Jac foods and 13 Essence foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Bil-Jac or Essence?

Essence scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Bil-Jac. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Bil-Jac and Essence?

Bil-Jac is made by Bil-Jac Foods, Inc. Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Bil-Jac has 38 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Essence.

Where is each brand based?

Bil-Jac is based in Medina, Ohio, USA. Essence is based in Valencia, California, USA.

Have Bil-Jac or Essence been recalled?

Neither Bil-Jac nor Essence 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: Bil-Jac and Essence .

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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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