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Darford vs Diamond

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., and Diamond by Diamond Pet Foods (owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc.). On KibbleLab, Darford and Diamond both average 7.7 out of 10. Darford makes food for dogs, while Diamond covers cats and dogs.

Darford and Diamond compared

Darford Diamond
Manufacturer Darford International Inc. Diamond Pet Foods
Parent company Independent Schell & Kampeter, Inc.
Founded 1987 1970
Headquarters Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Meta, Missouri, USA
Products listed 18 7
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 .
7.7 (avg of 18) 7.7 (avg of 7)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Darford vs Diamond: how they compare

Scores

Darford and Diamond average the same KibbleLab score, 7.7 out of 10, across 18 and 7 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

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., an independent maker, based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1987. Diamond 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 18 Darford foods and 7 Diamond foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Darford or Diamond?

Darford and Diamond average the same KibbleLab score, 7.7 out of 10.

Who makes Darford and Diamond?

Darford is made by Darford International Inc. Diamond is made by Diamond Pet Foods, which is owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Darford has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Diamond.

Where is each brand based?

Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Diamond is based in Meta, Missouri, USA.

Have Darford or Diamond been recalled?

Neither Darford nor Diamond 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: Darford and Diamond .

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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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