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Essence vs Love Nala

Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc., and Love Nala by Love, Nala, LLC. On KibbleLab, Essence averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Love Nala. Love Nala is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Essence is not.

Essence and Love Nala compared

Essence Love Nala
Manufacturer Pets Global, Inc. Love, Nala, LLC
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2010 2019
Headquarters Valencia, California, USA Visalia, California, USA
Products listed 13 32
Serves Cats & dogs Cats
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 .
8.3 (avg of 13) 7.9 (avg of 32)
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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Essence vs Love Nala: how they compare

Scores

Essence scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 7.9 across 32 for Love Nala. 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

Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independent maker, based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010. Love Nala is made by Love, Nala, LLC, an independent maker, based in Visalia, California, USA, founded in 2019.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Love Nala is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Essence is not. KibbleLab lists 13 Essence foods and 32 Love Nala foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Essence or Love Nala?

Essence scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Love Nala. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Essence and Love Nala?

Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc. Love Nala is made by Love, Nala, LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Love Nala has 32 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Essence.

Where is each brand based?

Essence is based in Valencia, California, USA. Love Nala is based in Visalia, California, USA.

Are Essence or Love Nala PSC Accredited?

Love Nala 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 Essence or Love Nala been recalled?

Neither Essence nor Love Nala 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: Essence and Love Nala .

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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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