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Freshpet vs Love Nala

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., and Love Nala by Love, Nala, LLC. On KibbleLab, Freshpet averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Love Nala. Freshpet makes food for cats and dogs, while Love Nala covers cats.

Freshpet and Love Nala compared

Freshpet Love Nala
Manufacturer Freshpet, Inc. Love, Nala, LLC
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2006 2019
Headquarters Bedminster, New Jersey, USA Visalia, California, USA
Products listed 43 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.
Yes 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 43) 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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Freshpet vs Love Nala: how they compare

Scores

Freshpet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 43 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

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., an independent maker, based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA, founded in 2006. 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. Both are accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition. KibbleLab lists 43 Freshpet foods and 32 Love Nala foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Freshpet or Love Nala?

Freshpet scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 43 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 Freshpet and Love Nala?

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc. Love Nala is made by Love, Nala, LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Freshpet has 43 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 32 for Love Nala.

Where is each brand based?

Freshpet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA. Love Nala is based in Visalia, California, USA.

Are Freshpet or Love Nala PSC Accredited?

Both Freshpet and Love Nala are PSC Accredited businesses. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact.

Have Freshpet or Love Nala been recalled?

Neither Freshpet 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: Freshpet 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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