Freshpet vs Wild Earth
Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc., and Wild Earth by Wild Earth, Inc. (owned by InvenTel). On KibbleLab, Freshpet averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Wild Earth. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Wild Earth is not.
Freshpet and Wild Earth compared
| Attribute | Freshpet |
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Freshpet, Inc. | Wild Earth, Inc. |
| Parent company | Independent | InvenTel |
| Founded | 2006 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Bedminster, New Jersey, USA | Berkeley, California, USA |
| Products listed | 43 | 1 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 |
ScoreThe 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) | 8.2 (avg of 1) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Freshpet vs Wild Earth: how they compare
Scores
Freshpet scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 43 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 1 for Wild Earth. 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. Wild Earth is made by Wild Earth, Inc., owned by InvenTel, based in Berkeley, California, USA, founded in 2017.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Freshpet is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Wild Earth is not. KibbleLab lists 43 Freshpet foods and 1 Wild Earth food.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Freshpet or Wild Earth?
Freshpet scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 43 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Wild Earth. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Freshpet and Wild Earth?
Freshpet is made by Freshpet, Inc. Wild Earth is made by Wild Earth, Inc., which is owned by InvenTel.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Freshpet has 43 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 1 for Wild Earth.
Where is each brand based?
Freshpet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, USA. Wild Earth is based in Berkeley, California, USA.
Are Freshpet or Wild Earth 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 Wild Earth been recalled?
Neither Freshpet nor Wild Earth 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 Wild Earth .
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