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Brand Comparison · 2026

Ollie vs Taste of the Wild

Ollie (fresh-cooked subscription competitor to The Farmer's Dog with similar trade-offs) and Taste of the Wild (grain-inclusive and grain-free kibble at mid-tier pricing; partial WSAVA compliance) compared head-to-head on WSAVA manufacturer-quality criteria, AAFCO substantiation, monthly cost, and which dog each is best for in 2026. Taste of the Wild meets 2 of 5 WSAVA criteria. Taste of the Wild is roughly 71% less than Ollie.

The verdict

Boutique kibble against a fresh-cooked subscription. Taste of the Wild meets 2 of 5 WSAVA criteria, owns its plants through Diamond, and offers novel-protein recipes at $40-65/month, but has no board-certified veterinary nutritionist and a 2012 Salmonella recall history. Ollie meets 1 of 5, with veterinary-expert input, still formulation-only, at $140-220, built around recipe variety for novel-protein rotation.

Pick Ollie for fresh-cooked palatability and recipe rotation, if you can accommodate freezer storage and the higher cost. Pick Taste of the Wild for novel proteins at a much lower price and shelf-stable convenience. Taste of the Wild also scores higher on manufacturer-quality signals, 2 of 5 to 1, and wins on affordability.

Key differences at a glance

Quick comparison

DimensionOllieTaste of the Wild
Parent companyAgrolimenDiamond Pet Foods
CategoryFresh-cooked subscriptionBoutique dry kibble
WSAVA criteria met1 of 52 of 5
AAFCO substantiationFormulation onlyFormulation only
Full-time veterinary nutritionistPartialPartial
Credentialed formulatorPartialPartial
AAFCO feeding trialsNoNo
Owns manufacturing plantsNoYes
Quality control programYesYes
Typical monthly cost (50 lb dog)$140 – $220 / month$40 – $65 / month

Agrolimen

Ollie

Fresh-cooked subscription competitor to The Farmer's Dog with similar trade-offs.

Strengths

  • Veterinary expert input on formulations
  • Multiple recipes for novel-protein rotation
  • Slightly more affordable than The Farmer's Dog

Watch-outs

  • Formulation-only substantiation (no AAFCO feeding trials)
  • Food is made in partner kitchens rather than owned plants
  • Cold-chain dependency
  • No long-term outcome data

Best for: Owners who want fresh-cooked food and prefer recipe variety over a single recipe.

Avoid if: You cannot accommodate freezer storage or the per-month cost.

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Diamond Pet Foods

Taste of the Wild

Grain-inclusive and grain-free kibble at mid-tier pricing; partial WSAVA compliance.

Strengths

  • Lower price than most premium kibbles
  • Owned manufacturing through Diamond
  • Recipes built around novel proteins (bison, salmon, venison)

Watch-outs

  • Historical contamination recalls (notably 2012 Salmonella)
  • No board-certified veterinary nutritionist on staff
  • Named in 53 reports in the FDA's 2019 DCM update. The FDA did not establish that any food caused the disease

Best for: Owners drawn to novel protein lineups at moderate prices.

Avoid if: You want full WSAVA compliance or have a dog with cardiac risk factors.

Visit Taste of the Wild ↗

Which is better for your dog?

The right pick depends on your individual dog. Ollie is the better choice when: Owners who want fresh-cooked food and prefer recipe variety over a single recipe. Taste of the Wild is the better choice when: Owners drawn to novel protein lineups at moderate prices.

On cost, Taste of the Wild is roughly 71% less than Ollie at the midpoint of typical premium spec for a 50 lb adult dog. On WSAVA manufacturer-quality criteria, Taste of the Wild meets 2 of 5 vs 1 of 5 for Ollie.

Checking one brand rather than the pair? See is Ollie WSAVA-approved or is Taste of the Wild WSAVA-approved.

Where to buy

Made your pick?

Check current pricing on whichever brand fits your dog. Prices and promotions change frequently, so it is worth comparing both before you commit to a bag or a subscription.

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Methodology: WSAVA criteria reflect each brand's publicly documented manufacturer-quality practices as of October 2026, scored against the WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee's 5-question rubric. AAFCO substantiation reflects the dominant method used across the brand's main retail product line. Monthly cost reflects typical US 2026 retail for a 50 lb adult dog at premium spec, before autoship discounts. Recommendations are editorial and not influenced by affiliate relationships. See our recommendation methodology for IntelliBowl's quiz-engine ranking logic.