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Freshpet vs Made by Nacho

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., and Made by Nacho by Made by Nacho, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Freshpet and Made by Nacho both average 8.3 out of 10. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Made by Nacho is not.

Freshpet and Made by Nacho compared

Freshpet Made by Nacho
Manufacturer Freshpet, Inc. Made by Nacho
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 2006 2021
Headquarters Bedminster, New Jersey, USA New York, New York, USA
Products listed 43 35
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, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
8.3 (avg of 43) 8.3 (avg of 35)
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 Made by Nacho: how they compare

Scores

Freshpet and Made by Nacho average the same KibbleLab score, 8.3 out of 10, across 43 and 35 scored foods. 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. Made by Nacho is made by Made by Nacho, an independent maker, based in New York, New York, USA, founded in 2021.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Made by Nacho is not. KibbleLab lists 43 Freshpet foods and 35 Made by Nacho foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Freshpet or Made by Nacho?

Freshpet and Made by Nacho average the same KibbleLab score, 8.3 out of 10.

Who makes Freshpet and Made by Nacho?

Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc. Made by Nacho is made by Made by Nacho.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Freshpet has 43 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 35 for Made by Nacho.

Where is each brand based?

Freshpet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA. Made by Nacho is based in New York, New York, USA.

Are Freshpet or Made by Nacho 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 Made by Nacho been recalled?

Neither Freshpet nor Made by Nacho 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 Made by Nacho .

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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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