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Sojos vs Zesty Paws

Sojos is made by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group), and Zesty Paws by Zesty Paws (owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group). On KibbleLab, Sojos averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Zesty Paws. Sojos is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Zesty Paws is not.

Sojos and Zesty Paws compared

Sojos Zesty Paws
Manufacturer Wellness Pet Company Zesty Paws
Parent company Clearlake Capital Group Health & Happiness (H&H) Group
Founded 2021 2014
Headquarters Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA Orlando, Florida, USA
Products listed 7 71
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 .
8.4 (avg of 7) 7.6 (avg of 71)
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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Sojos vs Zesty Paws: how they compare

Scores

Sojos scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.6 across 71 for Zesty Paws. 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

Sojos is made by Wellness Pet Company, owned by Clearlake Capital Group, based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2021. Zesty Paws is made by Zesty Paws, owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group, based in Orlando, Florida, USA, founded in 2014.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Sojos is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Zesty Paws is not. KibbleLab lists 7 Sojos foods and 71 Zesty Paws foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Sojos or Zesty Paws?

Sojos scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Zesty Paws. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Sojos and Zesty Paws?

Sojos is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group. Zesty Paws is made by Zesty Paws, which is owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Zesty Paws has 71 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Sojos.

Where is each brand based?

Sojos is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA. Zesty Paws is based in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Are Sojos or Zesty Paws PSC Accredited?

Sojos 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 Sojos or Zesty Paws been recalled?

Neither Sojos nor Zesty Paws 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: Sojos and Zesty Paws .

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