Open Farm
Inside The Open Farm Range
Protein is close to the average food we review (32.0% on a dry matter basis).
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).
43% of recipes are grain-free.
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
What Goes In The Bowl
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.
Ingredients Some Owners Avoid
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
- All Life Stages12
- Adult2
- Puppy2
- All Breeds19
- Large Breed2
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)9
MOST PROTEIN
Open Farm Ancient Grains RawMix Wild Ocean Fish & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
34.4% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Open Farm Ancient Grains RawMix Open Prairie Recipe-Ancient Grain Dry Dog Food
32% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Open Farm Goodbowl Grass-Fed Beef & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
378 kcal per cup
About Open Farm
- Ownership
- Privately held
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
Who Makes It
Open Farm is a pet food company based in Toronto, Ontario, that sells dry, wet, fresh and freeze-dried raw food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats. The company says its recipes use humanely raised and sustainably sourced ingredients with 100% ingredient traceability. Its dog lines include RawMix, Goodbowl, Epic Blend and GoodGut. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Where It Is Made
The company says its food is manufactured in the United States, near its local vegetable program and audited partner farms. It says recipe development, formulation and distribution are handled in Canada. Public sources reviewed do not clearly state whether Open Farm owns its plants or uses contract manufacturers. 1
History
Open Farm was founded in 2014 in Toronto by Jacqueline Prehogan, Isaac Langleben and Derek Beigleman. General Atlantic led an $80 million growth equity round in January 2021, and the company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, which it delayed to fall 2026. In June 2026 its products launched in nearly 1,700 PetSmart stores in the US and Canada. 3
Worth Knowing
Open Farm announced B Corp certification in July 2024. In December 2024 it voluntarily withdrew select lots of freeze-dried raw dog food and a RawMix recipe after small pieces of soft plastic film from ingredient liners were found. The company called this a market removal rather than a recall and said no injuries were reported. 7, 8
- openfarmpet.com/pages/faq
- bnnbloomberg.ca/press-releases/2026/07/28/open-farm-introduces-pets-are-perfect-so-we-must-be-too-defining-the-next-chapter-of-its-brand-evolution
- theglobeandmail.com/business/article-open-farm-a-canadian-premium-pet-food-maker-delays-ipo-in-toronto
- petage.com/open-farm-officially-launches-premium-kibble-topper-innovation-goodbowl-for-neighborhood-pet-retailers
- petsplusmag.com/open-farm-unveils-epic-blend-high-protein-superfood-for-dogs
- petage.com/open-farm-launches-goodgut-in-partnership-with-lifeway-foods
- prnewswire.com/news-releases/open-farm-earns-b-corp-certication-302193482.html
- dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-news/market-removal-of-six-products-no-danger-to-dogs
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
No FDA Recalls On Record
We have not matched any FDA recall to Open Farm. We check the FDA feed daily. See the recall log
What Open Farm Has Announced
Open Farm launched its largest integrated brand campaign to date, running across TV, streaming, digital video and social media. BNN Bloomberg (press release)
Open Farm's full line became available in nearly 1,700 PetSmart stores in the US and Canada and online. This brought the brand to more than 9,500 retail locations in North America. Business Wire
Open Farm introduced GoodGut, a kibble with freeze-dried raw pieces and a probiotic blend developed with kefir maker Lifeway Foods. It comes in salmon, beef and chicken recipes. Pet Age
Open Farm added 11 fresh dog food recipes across four formats, including meatballs and Goodbowl rolls. It also launched an online Meal Plan Builder. Pets+ Magazine
Open Farm introduced Epic Blend, which combines oven-baked kibble with air-dried meat and organ pieces, in beef, chicken and salmon recipes. It was set to launch in April 2025. Pets+ Magazine
Open Farm voluntarily removed select lots of freeze-dried raw dog products and a RawMix recipe after soft plastic film pieces from ingredient liners were found. The company said it was not a recall and posed no health risk. Dog Food Advisor
Open Farm announced B Corp certification with a score of 102.8. The company described itself as the highest-scoring dog and cat food brand in North America to earn the designation. PR Newswire
Open Farm launched Goodbowl, an oven-baked kibble and freeze-dried raw topper line. It includes three dog recipes made with chicken, grass-fed beef or salmon and brown rice. Pet Age