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Supreme Source vs Zesty Paws

Supreme Source is made by American Pet Nutrition (owned by Alphia (C.J. Foods)), and Zesty Paws by Zesty Paws (owned by Health & Happiness (H&H) Group), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Supreme Source averages 7.7 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.6 for Zesty Paws. Supreme Source's maker dates to 1972, while Zesty Paws's launched in 2014.

Supreme Source and Zesty Paws compared

Supreme Source Zesty Paws
Manufacturer American Pet Nutrition Zesty Paws
Parent company Alphia (C.J. Foods) Health & Happiness (H&H) Group
Founded 1972 2014
Headquarters Ogden, Utah, USA Orlando, Florida, USA
Products listed 14 71
Serves Cats & 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.
No 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 .
7.7 (avg of 14) 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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Supreme Source vs Zesty Paws: how they compare

Scores

Supreme Source scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 7.7 out of 10 across 14 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

Supreme Source is made by American Pet Nutrition, owned by Alphia (C.J. Foods), based in Ogden, Utah, USA, founded in 1972. 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. KibbleLab lists 14 Supreme Source foods and 71 Zesty Paws foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Supreme Source or Zesty Paws?

Supreme Source scores higher: it averages 7.7 out of 10 across 14 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 Supreme Source and Zesty Paws?

Supreme Source is made by American Pet Nutrition, which is owned by Alphia (C.J. Foods). 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 14 for Supreme Source.

Where is each brand based?

Supreme Source is based in Ogden, Utah, USA. Zesty Paws is based in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Have Supreme Source or Zesty Paws been recalled?

Neither Supreme Source 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: Supreme Source and Zesty Paws .

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