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BRAND

Open Farm

Privately heldSince 2014Toronto, Ontario

RECIPES REVIEWED
21
AVG PROTEIN, DM
32.0%
AVG STARCH
36%
FDA RECALLS
None

All recipes

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Open Farm Range

Across 21 recipes we review

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.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 32% 28% to 34%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter 16% 13% to 19%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed 36% 32% to 43%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup 418 378 to 442
250site avg 390600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Fish 100% 43%
Pork 33% 10%
Chicken 29% 58%
Beef 29% 14%
Turkey 19% 23%
Lamb 14% 16%
Venison 10% 3%

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

By-products 0% 14%
Artificial colors 0% 2%
Chemical preservatives 0% 12%
Corn 0% 20%
Wheat 0% 15%
Soy 0% 11%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • All Life Stages12
  • Adult2
  • Puppy2
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds19
  • Large Breed2
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)9
THE COMPANY

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

  1. openfarmpet.com/pages/faq
  2. 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
  3. theglobeandmail.com/business/article-open-farm-a-canadian-premium-pet-food-maker-delays-ipo-in-toronto
  4. petage.com/open-farm-officially-launches-premium-kibble-topper-innovation-goodbowl-for-neighborhood-pet-retailers
  5. petsplusmag.com/open-farm-unveils-epic-blend-high-protein-superfood-for-dogs
  6. petage.com/open-farm-launches-goodgut-in-partnership-with-lifeway-foods
  7. prnewswire.com/news-releases/open-farm-earns-b-corp-certication-302193482.html
  8. 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.

RECALL HISTORY // OPEN FARM

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

NEWS & PRESS

What Open Farm Has Announced

JUL 28, 2026
NEWS Open Farm Introduces 'Pets Are Perfect. So, We Must Be Too.' Defining the Next Chapter of Its Brand Evolution

Open Farm launched its largest integrated brand campaign to date, running across TV, streaming, digital video and social media. BNN Bloomberg (press release)

JUN 8, 2026
CORPORATE Open Farm and PetSmart Partner to Expand Access to Premium, Responsibly Sourced Pet Nutrition

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

MAR 30, 2026
NEW PRODUCT Open Farm Launches GoodGut in Partnership with Lifeway Foods

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

AUG 17, 2025
NEW PRODUCT Open Farm Expands Freshly Crafted Line With New Recipes and Personalized Meal Plans

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

MAR 26, 2025
NEW PRODUCT Open Farm Unveils Epic Blend High-Protein Superfood for Dogs

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

DEC 30, 2024
RECALL Market Removal of Six Products: No Danger to Dogs

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

JUL 11, 2024
NEWS Open Farm Earns B Corp Certification

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

FEB 28, 2024
LAUNCH Open Farm Officially Launches Premium Kibble/Topper Innovation Goodbowl for Neighborhood Pet Retailers

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

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