Churu vs Summit
Churu is made by Inaba Foods Co., Ltd., and Summit by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc., and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Summit averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Churu. Summit is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Churu is not.
Churu and Summit compared
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| Manufacturer | Inaba Foods Co., Ltd. | Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc. |
| Parent company | Independent | Independent |
| Founded | 1805 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Yui, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan | Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada |
| Products listed | 77 | 6 |
| Serves | Cats & 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 | Yes |
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 . |
7.8 (avg of 77) | 8.1 (avg of 6) |
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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Churu vs Summit: how they compare
Scores
Summit scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 7.8 across 77 for Churu. 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
Churu is made by Inaba Foods Co., Ltd., an independent maker, based in Yui, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1805. Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1999.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Summit is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Churu is not. KibbleLab lists 77 Churu foods and 6 Summit foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Churu or Summit?
Summit scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Churu. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Churu and Summit?
Churu is made by Inaba Foods Co., Ltd. Summit is made by Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Churu has 77 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 6 for Summit.
Where is each brand based?
Churu is based in Yui, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Summit is based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.
Are Churu or Summit PSC Accredited?
Summit 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 Churu or Summit been recalled?
Neither Churu nor Summit 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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