Nutro vs Reveal
Nutro is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Reveal is branded by MPM Products (owned by Partners Group) and made by third-party co-packers. On KibbleLab, Nutro averages 8.8 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Reveal. Reveal is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutro is not.
Nutro and Reveal compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare | MPM Products |
| Parent company | Mars, Incorporated | Partners Group |
| Founded | 1935 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) | Manchester, United Kingdom |
ManufacturingWhether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer. |
In-house | Co-packer |
| Made in | United States | Thailand |
| Manufacturing region | Tennessee and other Mars Petcare facilities | Not listed |
| Products listed | 92 | 30 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Cats |
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 | Yes |
ScoreThe average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science. How scoring works . |
8.8 (avg of 92) | 8.0 (avg of 30) |
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
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Nutro vs Reveal: how they compare
Scores
Nutro scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.8 out of 10 across 92 scored foods, compared with 8.0 across 30 for Reveal. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.
Who makes them
Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Reveal is a brand of MPM Products, owned by Partners Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2002. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in Thailand.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Reveal is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutro is not. KibbleLab lists 92 Nutro foods and 30 Reveal foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Nutro or Reveal?
Nutro scores higher: it averages 8.8 out of 10 across 92 scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Reveal. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Who makes Nutro and Reveal?
Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Reveal is a brand of MPM Products, which is owned by Partners Group. Its food is made by third-party co-packers in Thailand.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Nutro has 92 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 30 for Reveal.
Where is each brand based?
Nutro is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Reveal is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Are Nutro or Reveal PSC Accredited?
Reveal 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 Nutro or Reveal been recalled?
Neither Nutro nor Reveal has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
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