Black Hawk
A safe, good-value all-rounder — Aussie-made with grain-free choices. Not the flashiest, but hard to go wrong for most cats.
A dependable Australian all-rounder with grain-free options and a clean enough label, priced sensibly. Nothing it does is class-leading, but it's a reliable, good-value choice across life stages.
Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score · /100
Good
Weighted across six areas
- 0
- Value
- 0
- Ingredients
- 0
- Transparency
- Product types
- Dry, Wet
- Price tier
- Premium ($$$)
- Made in
- Australia
- Owned by
- EBOS Group (Australia)
- Overall score
- 0/100
- Value score
- 0/100
- Ingredient quality
- 0/100
- Nutrition
- 0/100
Our verdict
A safe, good-value all-rounder — Aussie-made with grain-free choices. Not the flashiest, but hard to go wrong for most cats.
How Black Hawk scores
Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.
Pros & cons
What works
- Australian-owned and made
- Grain-free options
- Sensible everyday pricing
- Wide availability
Watch-outs
- Nothing class-leading
- Transparency trails the premium leaders
Who it's for
Best for
- Owners wanting solid quality at a fair price
- Grain-free seekers on a budget
Compare carefully if
- You want the highest ingredient score
- You need deep prescription ranges
Ownership & transparency
- Ownership
- EBOS Group (Australia)
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
- Product types
- Dry, Wet
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Retailers that stock Black Hawk
Alternatives to Black Hawk
These brands sit in a similar tier or overlap on product type. Compare on cost per day, ingredient quality and your cat's individual needs before switching.
Final verdict on Black Hawk
A safe, good-value all-rounder — Aussie-made with grain-free choices. Not the flashiest, but hard to go wrong for most cats.
Price tier
Premium
Black Hawk cat food FAQs
Black Hawk scores 75/100 overall (Good) on our independent 100-point model, with a value score of 76/100. A safe, good-value all-rounder — Aussie-made with grain-free choices. Not the flashiest, but hard to go wrong for most cats. This is general information, not veterinary advice — always factor in your cat's individual needs.
Based on ingredient quality and available product types (Dry, Wet), Black Hawk is best suited to: Owners wanting solid quality at a fair price; Grain-free seekers on a budget. Compare carefully if: You want the highest ingredient score; You need deep prescription ranges.
Worth comparing against Advance, Ivory Coat, Applaws. Each sits in a similar tier — check cost per day, ingredient quality and your cat's life stage before switching. This is general information, not veterinary advice.