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Eagle Pack vs Essence

Eagle Pack is made by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group), and Essence is branded by Pets Global, Inc. and made by third-party contract manufacturers. On KibbleLab, Eagle Pack averages 8.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.5 for Essence. Eagle Pack is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Essence is not.

Eagle Pack and Essence compared

Eagle Pack Essence
Manufacturer Wellness Pet Company Pets Global, Inc.
Parent company Clearlake Capital Group Independent
Founded 2021 2010
Headquarters Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA Valencia, California, USA
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
In-house Contract manufacturer
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Arkansas South Dakota
Products listed 3 13
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.
Yes 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. How scoring works .
8.7 (avg of 3) 8.5 (avg of 13)
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Eagle Pack vs Essence: how they compare

Scores

Eagle Pack scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.7 out of 10 across 3 scored foods, compared with 8.5 across 13 for Essence. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Eagle Pack is made by Wellness Pet Company, owned by Clearlake Capital Group, based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2021. Essence is a brand of Pets Global, Inc., based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Eagle Pack is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Essence is not. KibbleLab lists 3 Eagle Pack foods and 13 Essence foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Eagle Pack or Essence?

Eagle Pack scores higher: it averages 8.7 out of 10 across 3 scored foods, compared with 8.5 for Essence. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Eagle Pack and Essence?

Eagle Pack is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group. Essence is a brand of Pets Global, Inc.. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Essence has 13 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 3 for Eagle Pack.

Where is each brand based?

Eagle Pack is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA. Essence is based in Valencia, California, USA.

Are Eagle Pack or Essence PSC Accredited?

Eagle Pack 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 Eagle Pack or Essence been recalled?

Neither Eagle Pack nor Essence has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

See the full profiles: Eagle Pack and Essence .

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KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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 filings, and a filing may name the parent company rather than the brand. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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