Is Open Farm ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Open Farm scores 93.1/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Open Farm is a leader in ethical pet nutrition, distinguished by its commitment to 100% ingredient transparency, rigorous animal welfare standards, and B Corp certification. The brand consistently scores high on ethical indices due to its focus on traceable sourcing and sustainable protein options.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Strict no-animal-testing policy as verified by Leaping Bunny certification.
Vegan optionsunverified
No full vegan meal range; focused on humanely sourced animal proteins and plant-based treats.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 8 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Net-zero emissions goal, plastic neutral partnership with TerraCycle, and use of regenerative ingredients.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-13.
Open Farm products we score
Industry-leading transparency with 100% traceable ingredients and high-welfare seafood standards.
Ethically sourced, single-ingredient dog chews that prioritize animal welfare and complete supply chain transparency.
Open Farm stands out as a global leader in pet nutrition transparency, offering a premium freeze-dried raw topper that prioritizes animal welfare and supply chain traceability.
A premium, ethically sourced freeze-dried raw food topper that prioritizes animal welfare and supply chain transparency. Using humanely raised chicken and wild-caught salmon, this product offers a nutrient-dense boost for feline diets while adhering to strict environmental standards.
A premium, highly transparent dog treat utilizing ocean-friendly salmon and traceable ingredients, backed by rigorous B Corp standards and third-party animal welfare audits.
A premium, fully traceable dry dog food featuring wild-caught Alaskan salmon and nutrient-dense ancient grains, prioritized for animal welfare and environmental transparency.
More on Open Farm
Is Open Farm ethical? FAQs
Is Open Farm cruelty-free?+
Strict no-animal-testing policy as verified by Leaping Bunny certification.
Does Open Farm have vegan products?+
No full vegan meal range; focused on humanely sourced animal proteins and plant-based treats.
Does Open Farm sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Open Farm's ethics score?+
Open Farm averages 93.1/100 across 10 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Open Farm?+
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