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Kibbles 'n Bits vs Purina Beyond

Kibbles 'n Bits is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands (owned by Post Holdings, Inc.), and Purina Beyond by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.). On KibbleLab, Purina Beyond averages 8.2 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 5.2 for Kibbles 'n Bits. Kibbles 'n Bits makes food for dogs, while Purina Beyond covers cats and dogs.

Kibbles 'n Bits and Purina Beyond compared

Kibbles 'n Bits Purina Beyond
Manufacturer Post Holdings Pet Brands Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Post Holdings, Inc. Nestlé S.A.
Founded 2023 2001
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 7 14
Serves 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 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 .
5.2 (avg of 7) 8.2 (avg of 14)
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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Kibbles 'n Bits vs Purina Beyond: how they compare

Scores

Purina Beyond scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.2 out of 10 across 14 scored foods, compared with 5.2 across 7 for Kibbles 'n Bits. 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

Kibbles 'n Bits is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, owned by Post Holdings, Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2023. Purina Beyond is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 7 Kibbles 'n Bits foods and 14 Purina Beyond foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Kibbles 'n Bits or Purina Beyond?

Purina Beyond scores higher: it averages 8.2 out of 10 across 14 scored foods, compared with 5.2 for Kibbles 'n Bits. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Kibbles 'n Bits and Purina Beyond?

Kibbles 'n Bits is made by Post Holdings Pet Brands, which is owned by Post Holdings, Inc. Purina Beyond is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Purina Beyond has 14 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Kibbles 'n Bits.

Where is each brand based?

Kibbles 'n Bits is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Purina Beyond is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Have Kibbles 'n Bits or Purina Beyond been recalled?

Neither Kibbles 'n Bits nor Purina Beyond 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: Kibbles 'n Bits and Purina Beyond .

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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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