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Darford vs Protein Boost

Darford is made by Darford International Inc., and Protein Boost by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Darford. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Darford is not.

Darford and Protein Boost compared

Darford Protein Boost
Manufacturer Darford International Inc. K9 Natural Foods Limited
Parent company Independent KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)
Founded 1987 2006
Headquarters Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Christchurch, New Zealand
Products listed 18 13
Serves Dogs 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 Yes
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) 8.6 (avg of 13)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Darford vs Protein Boost: how they compare

Scores

Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 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. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Darford is not. KibbleLab lists 18 Darford foods and 13 Protein Boost foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Darford or Protein Boost?

Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 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 Protein Boost?

Darford is made by Darford International Inc. Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group).

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Darford has 18 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Protein Boost.

Where is each brand based?

Darford is based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Are Darford or Protein Boost PSC Accredited?

Protein Boost 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 Darford or Protein Boost been recalled?

Neither Darford nor Protein Boost 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 Protein Boost .

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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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