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Esbilac vs Ultimates

Esbilac is made by PetAg, Inc. (owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation), and Ultimates by Sunshine Mills, Inc. On KibbleLab, Esbilac averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Ultimates. Esbilac makes food for dogs, while Ultimates covers cats and dogs.

Esbilac and Ultimates compared

Esbilac Ultimates
Manufacturer PetAg, Inc. Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Parent company PBI-Gordon Corporation Independent
Founded 1930 1947
Headquarters Hampshire, Illinois, USA Red Bay, Alabama, USA
Products listed 7 14
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 .
8.3 (avg of 7) 7.9 (avg of 14)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Esbilac vs Ultimates: how they compare

Scores

Esbilac scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.9 across 14 for Ultimates. 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

Esbilac is made by PetAg, Inc., owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation, based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA, founded in 1930. Ultimates is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc., an independent maker, based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA, founded in 1947.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 7 Esbilac foods and 14 Ultimates foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Esbilac or Ultimates?

Esbilac scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Ultimates. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Esbilac and Ultimates?

Esbilac is made by PetAg, Inc., which is owned by PBI-Gordon Corporation. Ultimates is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Ultimates has 14 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Esbilac.

Where is each brand based?

Esbilac is based in Hampshire, Illinois, USA. Ultimates is based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA.

Have Esbilac or Ultimates been recalled?

Neither Esbilac nor Ultimates 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: Esbilac and Ultimates .

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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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