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Halo vs Instinct

Halo is made by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc. (owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc.), and Instinct by Nature's Variety (owned by Agrolimen S.A.), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Instinct averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Halo. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Halo is not.

Halo and Instinct compared

Halo Instinct
Manufacturer Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc. Nature's Variety
Parent company SRx Health Solutions, Inc. Agrolimen S.A.
Founded 1986 2002
Headquarters Tampa, Florida, USA St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 50 108
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.
No 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 .
8.2 (avg of 50) 8.4 (avg of 108)
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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Halo vs Instinct: how they compare

Scores

Instinct scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 108 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 50 for Halo. 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

Halo is made by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc., owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, USA, founded in 1986. Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, owned by Agrolimen S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2002.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Halo is not. KibbleLab lists 50 Halo foods and 108 Instinct foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Halo or Instinct?

Instinct scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 108 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Halo. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Halo and Instinct?

Halo is made by Halo, Purely For Pets, Inc., which is owned by SRx Health Solutions, Inc. Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, which is owned by Agrolimen S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Instinct has 108 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 50 for Halo.

Where is each brand based?

Halo is based in Tampa, Florida, USA. Instinct is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Are Halo or Instinct PSC Accredited?

Instinct 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 Halo or Instinct been recalled?

Neither Halo nor Instinct 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: Halo and Instinct .

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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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