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Protein Boost vs Semi Moist Mini Trainers

Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and Semi Moist Mini Trainers by Crumps' Naturals Inc., and both make food for dogs. On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Semi Moist Mini Trainers is not.

Protein Boost and Semi Moist Mini Trainers compared

Protein Boost Semi Moist Mini Trainers
Manufacturer K9 Natural Foods Limited Crumps' Naturals Inc.
Parent company KKR (Natural Pet Food Group) Independent
Founded 2006 2006
Headquarters Christchurch, New Zealand Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Products listed 13 3
Serves Dogs 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 .
8.6 (avg of 13) 8.3 (avg of 3)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
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Protein Boost vs Semi Moist Mini Trainers: how they compare

Scores

Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.3 across 3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers. 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

Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group), based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2006. Semi Moist Mini Trainers is made by Crumps' Naturals Inc., an independent maker, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2006.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Semi Moist Mini Trainers is not. KibbleLab lists 13 Protein Boost foods and 3 Semi Moist Mini Trainers foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Protein Boost or Semi Moist Mini Trainers?

Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Protein Boost and Semi Moist Mini Trainers?

Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group). Semi Moist Mini Trainers is made by Crumps' Naturals Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Protein Boost has 13 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 3 for Semi Moist Mini Trainers.

Where is each brand based?

Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Semi Moist Mini Trainers is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Are Protein Boost or Semi Moist Mini Trainers PSC Accredited?

Protein Boost 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 Protein Boost or Semi Moist Mini Trainers been recalled?

Neither Protein Boost nor Semi Moist Mini Trainers 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: Protein Boost and Semi Moist Mini Trainers .

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