Darford vs Iceland Pure
Darford is made by Darford International Inc., and Iceland Pure by Iceland Pure, LLC. On KibbleLab, Iceland Pure averages 7.9 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Darford makes food for dogs, while Iceland Pure covers cats and dogs.
Darford and Iceland Pure compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Darford International Inc. | Iceland Pure, LLC |
| Parent company | Independent | Independent |
| Founded | 1987 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Vernon, British Columbia, Canada | Vista, California, USA |
| Products listed | 18 | 4 |
| 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 . |
7.7 (avg of 18) | 7.9 (avg of 4) |
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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Darford vs Iceland Pure: how they compare
Scores
Iceland Pure scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.9 out of 10 across 4 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 18 for Darford. 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. Iceland Pure is made by Iceland Pure, LLC, an independent maker, based in Vista, California, USA, founded in 2005.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 18 Darford foods and 4 Iceland Pure foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Darford or Iceland Pure?
Iceland Pure scores higher: it averages 7.9 out of 10 across 4 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Darford and Iceland Pure?
Darford is made by Darford International Inc. Iceland Pure is made by Iceland Pure, LLC.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Darford has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 4 for Iceland Pure.
Where is each brand based?
Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Iceland Pure is based in Vista, California, USA.
Have Darford or Iceland Pure been recalled?
Neither Darford nor Iceland Pure 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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