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Protein Boost vs Wholesomes

Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited (owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group)), and Wholesomes by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. (owned by Nunn Milling Company, Inc.). On KibbleLab, Protein Boost averages 8.6 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Wholesomes. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Wholesomes is not.

Protein Boost and Wholesomes compared

Protein Boost Wholesomes
Manufacturer K9 Natural Foods Limited Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Parent company KKR (Natural Pet Food Group) Nunn Milling Company, Inc.
Founded 2006 1926
Headquarters Christchurch, New Zealand Evansville, Indiana, USA
Products listed 13 29
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.
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) 7.6 (avg of 29)
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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Protein Boost vs Wholesomes: how they compare

Scores

Protein Boost scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 29 for Wholesomes. 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. Wholesomes is made by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., owned by Nunn Milling Company, Inc., based in Evansville, Indiana, USA, founded in 1926.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Protein Boost is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Wholesomes is not. KibbleLab lists 13 Protein Boost foods and 29 Wholesomes foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Protein Boost or Wholesomes?

Protein Boost scores higher: it averages 8.6 out of 10 across 13 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Wholesomes. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Protein Boost and Wholesomes?

Protein Boost is made by K9 Natural Foods Limited, which is owned by KKR (Natural Pet Food Group). Wholesomes is made by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., which is owned by Nunn Milling Company, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Wholesomes has 29 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 13 for Protein Boost.

Where is each brand based?

Protein Boost is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Wholesomes is based in Evansville, Indiana, USA.

Are Protein Boost or Wholesomes 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 Wholesomes been recalled?

Neither Protein Boost nor Wholesomes 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 Wholesomes .

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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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