Skip to content

6,000+ pet foods rated. Your best match, free in 30 seconds.

Ultimates vs Zignature

Ultimates is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc., and Zignature by Pets Global, Inc. On KibbleLab, Zignature averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Ultimates. Ultimates makes food for cats and dogs, while Zignature covers dogs.

Ultimates and Zignature compared

Ultimates Zignature
Manufacturer Sunshine Mills, Inc. Pets Global, Inc.
Parent company Independent Independent
Founded 1947 2010
Headquarters Red Bay, Alabama, USA Valencia, California, USA
Products listed 14 53
Serves Cats & dogs 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 .
7.9 (avg of 14) 8.1 (avg of 53)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

Affiliate links · may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Ultimates vs Zignature: how they compare

Scores

Zignature scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 53 scored foods, compared with 7.9 across 14 for Ultimates. 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

Ultimates is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc., an independent maker, based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA, founded in 1947. Zignature is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independent maker, based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 14 Ultimates foods and 53 Zignature foods.

Not sure which is right for your pet?

Sign in free to see Ultimates and Zignature scored for your pet's breed, age, and health focus, save favorites, and compare foods side by side.

Example foods

Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Ultimates or Zignature?

Zignature scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 53 scored foods, compared with 7.9 for Ultimates. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Ultimates and Zignature?

Ultimates is made by Sunshine Mills, Inc. Zignature is made by Pets Global, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Zignature has 53 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 14 for Ultimates.

Where is each brand based?

Ultimates is based in Red Bay, Alabama, USA. Zignature is based in Valencia, California, USA.

Have Ultimates or Zignature been recalled?

Neither Ultimates nor Zignature 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: Ultimates and Zignature .

More comparisons

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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.

KibbleLab scores and commentary are editorial opinions based on published data. Represent one of these brands? Request a correction. Anyone else can email us. See our Terms.