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Brutus Broth vs Freshpet

Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc., and Freshpet by Freshpet, Inc., and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Freshpet averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Brutus Broth.

Brutus Broth and Freshpet compared

Brutus Broth Freshpet
Manufacturer Brutus Broth, Inc. Freshpet, Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2017 2006
Headquarters Owings, Maryland, USA Bedminster, New Jersey, USA
Products listed 19 43
Serves Cats & 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.
Yes 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 .
7.8 (avg of 19) 8.3 (avg of 43)
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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Brutus Broth vs Freshpet: how they compare

Scores

Freshpet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 43 scored foods, compared with 7.8 across 19 for Brutus Broth. 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

Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc., an independent maker, based in Owings, Maryland, USA, founded in 2017. Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., an independent maker, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 19 Brutus Broth foods and 43 Freshpet foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Brutus Broth or Freshpet?

Freshpet scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 43 scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Brutus Broth. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Brutus Broth and Freshpet?

Brutus Broth is made by Brutus Broth, Inc. Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Freshpet has 43 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 19 for Brutus Broth.

Where is each brand based?

Brutus Broth is based in Owings, Maryland, USA. Freshpet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA.

Are Brutus Broth or Freshpet PSC Accredited?

Both Brutus Broth and Freshpet are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.

Have Brutus Broth or Freshpet been recalled?

Neither Brutus Broth nor Freshpet 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: Brutus Broth and Freshpet .

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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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