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Instinct vs Redbarn

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety (owned by Agrolimen S.A.), and Redbarn by Redbarn Pet Products, LLC, and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Instinct averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Redbarn. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Redbarn is not.

Instinct and Redbarn compared

Instinct Redbarn
Manufacturer Nature's Variety Redbarn Pet Products, LLC
Parent company Agrolimen S.A. Independent
Founded 2002 1996
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA Long Beach, California, USA
Products listed 108 106
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 .
8.4 (avg of 108) 7.6 (avg of 106)
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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Instinct vs Redbarn: how they compare

Scores

Instinct scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 108 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 106 for Redbarn. 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

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, owned by Agrolimen S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2002. Redbarn is made by Redbarn Pet Products, LLC, an independent maker, based in Long Beach, California, USA, founded in 1996.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Instinct is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Redbarn is not. KibbleLab lists 108 Instinct foods and 106 Redbarn foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Instinct or Redbarn?

Instinct scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 108 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Redbarn. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Instinct and Redbarn?

Instinct is made by Nature's Variety, which is owned by Agrolimen S.A. Redbarn is made by Redbarn Pet Products, LLC.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Instinct has 108 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 106 for Redbarn.

Where is each brand based?

Instinct is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Redbarn is based in Long Beach, California, USA.

Are Instinct or Redbarn 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 Instinct or Redbarn been recalled?

Neither Instinct nor Redbarn 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: Instinct and Redbarn .

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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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