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ZIWI Peak

Genuinely high named-meat air-dried food with strong transparency — the ingredient panel is the real deal. But you pay heavily for it: among the highest price per kg and per serve in the category, and the value simply doesn't keep pace with the ingredient quality.

StrongSuper-premium tierNew Zealand
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Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team

Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice

Overall score

Weighted across six areas · /100

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ZIWI Peak dog food
The record

Brand facts

Ownership
ZIWI Limited (New Zealand)
Country of manufacture
New Zealand
Retailer relationship
Independent — widely stocked
Product types
Air-dried, Wet
Price tier
Super-premium ($$$$)
Overall score
81/100 · Strong
The range

The ZIWI Peak range

ZIWI Peak

ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Lamb 1kg

89
StrongAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$7.90

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$79/kg

1kg bag

First ingredient

Lamb

Protein

38%

Best-in-class ingredients; cost per day is high, so often best on smaller dogs.

ZIWI Peak

ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef 1kg

88
StrongAll life stagesGrain-free

Est. cost / day

$7.50

~15kg adult dog

Price / kg

$75/kg

1kg bag

First ingredient

Beef

Protein

36%

Same premium quality; compare per-day cost before committing for a large dog.

Stockists

Where to buy ZIWI Peak

Prices vary by retailer and change with sales, member and subscription pricing — always compare price per kg. Pricing on this site is illustrative and not veterinary advice.

The full review

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Score breakdown, pros and cons, who it's best for, price comparison across retailers and the best alternatives — the editorial verdict in full.

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