Cesar vs Taste of the Wild PREY
Cesar is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Taste of the Wild PREY by Diamond Pet Foods (owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc.). On KibbleLab, Taste of the Wild PREY averages 8.2 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Cesar makes food for dogs, while Taste of the Wild PREY covers cats and dogs.
Cesar and Taste of the Wild PREY compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Parent company | Mars, Incorporated | Schell & Kampeter, Inc. |
| Founded | 1935 | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) | Meta, Missouri, USA |
| Products listed | 49 | 5 |
| Serves | Dogs | Cats & dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$ | $$$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 |
ScoreThe 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 49) | 8.2 (avg of 5) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Cesar vs Taste of the Wild PREY: how they compare
Scores
Taste of the Wild PREY scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.2 out of 10 across 5 scored foods, compared with 7.3 across 49 for Cesar. 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
Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Taste of the Wild PREY is made by Diamond Pet Foods, owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc., based in Meta, Missouri, USA, founded in 1970.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 49 Cesar foods and 5 Taste of the Wild PREY foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Cesar or Taste of the Wild PREY?
Taste of the Wild PREY scores higher: it averages 8.2 out of 10 across 5 scored foods, compared with 7.3 for Cesar. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Cesar and Taste of the Wild PREY?
Cesar is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Taste of the Wild PREY is made by Diamond Pet Foods, which is owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Cesar has 49 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 5 for Taste of the Wild PREY.
Where is each brand based?
Cesar is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Taste of the Wild PREY is based in Meta, Missouri, USA.
Have Cesar or Taste of the Wild PREY been recalled?
Neither Cesar nor Taste of the Wild PREY has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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