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Evolve vs Nutro

Evolve is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc., and Nutro by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Nutro averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Evolve.

Evolve and Nutro compared

Evolve Nutro
Manufacturer Sunshine Mills, Inc. Mars Petcare
Parent company Independent Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1947 1935
Headquarters Red Bay, Alabama, USA Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Products listed 46 92
Serves Cats & 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 .
7.8 (avg of 46) 8.1 (avg of 92)
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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Evolve vs Nutro: how they compare

Scores

Nutro scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 92 scored foods, compared with 7.8 across 46 for Evolve. 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

Evolve is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc., an independent maker, based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA, founded in 1947. Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 46 Evolve foods and 92 Nutro foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Evolve or Nutro?

Nutro scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 92 scored foods, compared with 7.8 for Evolve. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Evolve and Nutro?

Evolve is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc. Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Nutro has 92 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 46 for Evolve.

Where is each brand based?

Evolve is based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA. Nutro is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ).

Have Evolve or Nutro been recalled?

Neither Evolve nor Nutro 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: Evolve and Nutro .

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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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