Purina ONE vs Taiga
Purina ONE is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.), and Taiga by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. On KibbleLab, Purina ONE averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Taiga. Purina ONE meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer, while Taiga does not.
Purina ONE and Taiga compared
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| Manufacturer | Nestlé Purina PetCare | Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc. |
| Parent company | Nestlé S.A. | Independent |
| Founded | 2001 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri, USA | Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Products listed | 69 | 2 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Dogs |
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. |
Yes | 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 | No |
ScoreThe 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 . |
8.1 (avg of 69) | 8.0 (avg of 2) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Purina ONE vs Taiga: how they compare
Scores
Purina ONE scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 69 scored foods, compared with 8.0 across 2 for Taiga. 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
Purina ONE is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001. Taiga is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc., an independent maker, based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 2006.
Standards and range
Purina ONE meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria, while Taiga does not. KibbleLab lists 69 Purina ONE foods and 2 Taiga foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Purina ONE or Taiga?
Purina ONE scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 69 scored foods, compared with 8.0 for Taiga. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Purina ONE and Taiga?
Purina ONE is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A. Taiga is made by Horizon Pet Nutrition Inc.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Purina ONE has 69 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Taiga.
Where is each brand based?
Purina ONE is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Taiga is based in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Do Purina ONE and Taiga meet WSAVA criteria?
Purina ONE meets WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer; Taiga does not, based on public information. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.
Have Purina ONE or Taiga been recalled?
Neither Purina ONE nor Taiga 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: Purina ONE and Taiga .
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