Crave vs Grandma Lucy's
Crave is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Grandma Lucy's by Grandma Lucy's, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Crave and Grandma Lucy's both average 8.0 out of 10. Crave's maker dates to 1935, while Grandma Lucy's's launched in 1999.
Crave and Grandma Lucy's compared
| Attribute |
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare | Grandma Lucy's |
| Parent company | Mars, Incorporated | Independent |
| Founded | 1935 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) | Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA |
| Products listed | 8 | 35 |
| 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 | 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 . |
8.0 (avg of 8) | 8.0 (avg of 35) |
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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Crave vs Grandma Lucy's: how they compare
Scores
Crave and Grandma Lucy's average the same KibbleLab score, 8.0 out of 10, across 8 and 35 scored foods. 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
Crave 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. Grandma Lucy's is made by Grandma Lucy's, an independent maker, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA, founded in 1999.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 8 Crave foods and 35 Grandma Lucy's foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Crave or Grandma Lucy's?
Crave and Grandma Lucy's average the same KibbleLab score, 8.0 out of 10.
Who makes Crave and Grandma Lucy's?
Crave is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Grandma Lucy's is made by Grandma Lucy's.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Grandma Lucy's has 35 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 8 for Crave.
Where is each brand based?
Crave is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Grandma Lucy's is based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA.
Have Crave or Grandma Lucy's been recalled?
Neither Crave nor Grandma Lucy's 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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