Iceland Pure vs Taiga
Iceland Pure is made by Iceland Pure, LLC, and Taiga by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. On KibbleLab, Taiga averages 8.0 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Iceland Pure. Iceland Pure makes food for cats and dogs, while Taiga covers dogs.
Iceland Pure and Taiga compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iceland Pure, LLC | Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. |
| Parent company | Independent | Independent |
| Founded | 2005 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Vista, California, USA | Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Products listed | 4 | 2 |
| 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. |
No | 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 . |
7.9 (avg of 4) | 8.0 (avg of 2) |
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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Iceland Pure vs Taiga: how they compare
Scores
Taiga scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.0 out of 10 across 2 scored foods, compared with 7.9 across 4 for Iceland Pure. 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
Iceland Pure is made by Iceland Pure, LLC, an independent maker, based in Vista, California, USA, founded in 2005. Taiga is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 2006.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 4 Iceland Pure foods and 2 Taiga foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Iceland Pure or Taiga?
Taiga scores higher: it averages 8.0 out of 10 across 2 scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Iceland Pure. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Iceland Pure and Taiga?
Iceland Pure is made by Iceland Pure, LLC. Taiga is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Iceland Pure has 4 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Taiga.
Where is each brand based?
Iceland Pure is based in Vista, California, USA. Taiga is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Have Iceland Pure or Taiga been recalled?
Neither Iceland Pure nor Taiga has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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