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Greenies vs Meow Mix

Greenies is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Meow Mix by Big Heart Pet Brands (owned by The J.M. Smucker Company). On KibbleLab, Greenies averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Meow Mix. Greenies makes food for cats and dogs, while Meow Mix covers cats.

Greenies and Meow Mix compared

Greenies Meow Mix
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Big Heart Pet Brands
Parent company Mars, Incorporated The J.M. Smucker Company
Founded 1935 2014
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) San Francisco, California, USA
Products listed 102 25
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.
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 .
7.7 (avg of 102) 6.6 (avg of 25)
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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Greenies vs Meow Mix: how they compare

Scores

Greenies scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 102 scored foods, compared with 6.6 across 25 for Meow Mix. 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

Greenies 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. Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands, owned by The J.M. Smucker Company, based in San Francisco, California, USA, founded in 2014.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 102 Greenies foods and 25 Meow Mix foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Greenies or Meow Mix?

Greenies scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 102 scored foods, compared with 6.6 for Meow Mix. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Greenies and Meow Mix?

Greenies is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Meow Mix is made by Big Heart Pet Brands, which is owned by The J.M. Smucker Company.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Greenies has 102 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 25 for Meow Mix.

Where is each brand based?

Greenies is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Meow Mix is based in San Francisco, California, USA.

Have Greenies or Meow Mix been recalled?

Neither Greenies nor Meow Mix 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: Greenies and Meow Mix .

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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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