Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (34.0% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 29% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).
63% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,551 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
ACANA is a dry and wet dog and cat food brand made by Champion Petfoods, which also makes ORIJEN. Champion has been part of Mars Petcare since 2023 and operates as an independent business unit within Mars Pet Nutrition. The company says ACANA recipes contain at least 50% premium animal ingredients and no added soy, corn, tapioca or wheat. 1, 2
The brand says its food is made in its own kitchens in Edmonton, Alberta and Auburn, Kentucky. Mars describes Champion's dry foods as manufactured in company-owned kitchens in Canada and the United States. 2, 3
Champion Petfoods was founded in Alberta, Canada in 1985 and was described as the country's largest independent pet food company. Mars Petcare agreed to buy Champion from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan in November 2022 and completed the acquisition on February 28, 2023. 4, 1
A federal class action alleged that ACANA and ORIJEN foods contained heavy metals and BPA that were not disclosed to buyers. A district court granted summary judgment for Champion in 2022, and the Second Circuit affirmed that ruling in June 2023. 5
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Acana has never had one. See the recall log
Champion Petfoods introduced ACANA Classics in the US, a line of three dry dog foods: Chicken & Barley, Salmon & Barley and Beef & Barley. The launch came with a movies-in-the-park promotion and a sweepstakes. PR Newswire (Champion Petfoods)
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