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Diamond vs Holistic Select

Diamond is made by Diamond Pet Foods (owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc.), and Holistic Select by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group). On KibbleLab, Holistic Select averages 8.2 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Diamond. Holistic Select is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Diamond is not.

Diamond and Holistic Select compared

Diamond Holistic Select
Manufacturer Diamond Pet Foods Wellness Pet Company
Parent company Schell & Kampeter, Inc. Clearlake Capital Group
Founded 1970 2021
Headquarters Meta, Missouri, USA Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
Products listed 7 8
Serves Cats & 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 7) 8.2 (avg of 8)
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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Diamond vs Holistic Select: how they compare

Scores

Holistic Select scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.2 out of 10 across 8 scored foods, compared with 7.7 across 7 for Diamond. 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

Diamond is made by Diamond Pet Foods, owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc., based in Meta, Missouri, USA, founded in 1970. Holistic Select is made by Wellness Pet Company, owned by Clearlake Capital Group, based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2021.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Holistic Select is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Diamond is not. KibbleLab lists 7 Diamond foods and 8 Holistic Select foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Diamond or Holistic Select?

Holistic Select scores higher: it averages 8.2 out of 10 across 8 scored foods, compared with 7.7 for Diamond. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Diamond and Holistic Select?

Diamond is made by Diamond Pet Foods, which is owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc. Holistic Select is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Holistic Select has 8 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Diamond.

Where is each brand based?

Diamond is based in Meta, Missouri, USA. Holistic Select is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA.

Are Diamond or Holistic Select PSC Accredited?

Holistic Select 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 Diamond or Holistic Select been recalled?

Neither Diamond nor Holistic Select 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: Diamond and Holistic Select .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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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