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Nutri-Vet vs Ziwi

Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands) (owned by Compana Pet Brands), and Ziwi by Ziwi Limited (owned by FountainVest Partners), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Ziwi averages 8.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Ziwi is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutri-Vet is not.

Nutri-Vet and Ziwi compared

Nutri-Vet Ziwi
Manufacturer Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands) Ziwi Limited
Parent company Compana Pet Brands FountainVest Partners
Founded 1985 2002
Headquarters Chesterfield, Missouri, USA Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Products listed 22 15
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 .
7.5 (avg of 22) 8.8 (avg of 15)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Nutri-Vet vs Ziwi: how they compare

Scores

Ziwi scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.8 out of 10 across 15 scored foods, compared with 7.5 across 22 for Nutri-Vet. 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

Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), owned by Compana Pet Brands, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, founded in 1985. Ziwi is made by Ziwi Limited, owned by FountainVest Partners, based in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, founded in 2002.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Ziwi is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutri-Vet is not. KibbleLab lists 22 Nutri-Vet foods and 15 Ziwi foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Nutri-Vet or Ziwi?

Ziwi scores higher: it averages 8.8 out of 10 across 15 scored foods, compared with 7.5 for Nutri-Vet. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Nutri-Vet and Ziwi?

Nutri-Vet is made by Manna Pro Products (Compana Pet Brands), which is owned by Compana Pet Brands. Ziwi is made by Ziwi Limited, which is owned by FountainVest Partners.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Nutri-Vet has 22 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 15 for Ziwi.

Where is each brand based?

Nutri-Vet is based in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA. Ziwi is based in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Are Nutri-Vet or Ziwi PSC Accredited?

Ziwi 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 Nutri-Vet or Ziwi been recalled?

Neither Nutri-Vet nor Ziwi 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: Nutri-Vet and Ziwi .

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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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