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Temptations vs Victor

Temptations is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Victor by Mid America Pet Food (owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners). On KibbleLab, Victor averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.1 for Temptations. Victor is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Temptations is not.

Temptations and Victor compared

Temptations Victor
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Mid America Pet Food
Parent company Mars, Incorporated TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners
Founded 1935 2007
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA
Products listed 56 38
Serves Cats 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 Yes
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 .
7.1 (avg of 56) 8.3 (avg of 38)
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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Temptations vs Victor: how they compare

Scores

Victor scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 38 scored foods, compared with 7.1 across 56 for Temptations. 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

Temptations is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners, based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA, founded in 2007.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Victor is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Temptations is not. KibbleLab lists 56 Temptations foods and 38 Victor foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Temptations or Victor?

Victor scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 38 scored foods, compared with 7.1 for Temptations. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Temptations and Victor?

Temptations is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, which is owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Temptations has 56 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 38 for Victor.

Where is each brand based?

Temptations is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Victor is based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA.

Are Temptations or Victor PSC Accredited?

Victor 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 Temptations or Victor been recalled?

Neither Temptations nor Victor 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: Temptations and Victor .

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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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