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Freshpet vs Halo

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., and Halo is branded by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc. (owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc.) and made by third-party contract manufacturers, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Halo averages 8.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Freshpet. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Halo is not.

Freshpet and Halo compared

Freshpet Halo
Manufacturer Freshpet, Inc. Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc.
Parent company Independent SRx Health Solutions, Inc.
Founded 2006 1986
Headquarters Bedminster, New Jersey, USA Tampa, Florida, 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 Pennsylvania; Texas Not listed
Products listed 43 50
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.
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 .
8.3 (avg of 43) 8.7 (avg of 50)
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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Freshpet vs Halo: how they compare

Scores

Halo scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.7 out of 10 across 50 scored foods, compared with 8.3 across 43 for Freshpet. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., an independent maker, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA, founded in 2006. Halo is a brand of Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc., owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, USA, founded in 1986. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Halo is not. KibbleLab lists 43 Freshpet foods and 50 Halo foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Freshpet or Halo?

Halo scores higher: it averages 8.7 out of 10 across 50 scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Freshpet. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Freshpet and Halo?

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc. Halo is a brand of Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc., which is owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc.. Its food is made by third-party contract manufacturers in United States.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Halo has 50 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 43 for Freshpet.

Where is each brand based?

Freshpet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA. Halo is based in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Are Freshpet or Halo PSC Accredited?

Freshpet 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 Freshpet or Halo been recalled?

Neither Freshpet nor Halo 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: Freshpet and Halo .

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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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