ZIWI Peak
The best cat food in our index on ingredients — air-dried, meat-first and transparent. Just work out the cost per day first, because the premium is steep.
Air-dried and wet recipes with very high named-meat content and strong transparency — about as close to a raw, meat-first diet as a shelf-stable cat food gets. The catch is cost: among the highest price per kg in the category, so value lags the ingredient quality.
Reviewed by the PetReviews editorial team
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score · /100
Strong
Weighted across six areas
- 0
- Value
- 0
- Ingredients
- 0
- Transparency
- Product types
- Air-dried, Wet
- Price tier
- Super-premium ($$$$)
- Made in
- New Zealand
- Owned by
- ZIWI Limited (New Zealand)
- Overall score
- 0/100
- Value score
- 0/100
- Ingredient quality
- 0/100
- Nutrition
- 0/100
Our verdict
The best cat food in our index on ingredients — air-dried, meat-first and transparent. Just work out the cost per day first, because the premium is steep.
How ZIWI Peak 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
- Very high named-meat inclusion
- Air-dried and minimally processed
- Excellent ingredient transparency
- Great for fussy or carnivorous cats
Watch-outs
- Among the highest price per kg in the category
- Value lags the ingredient quality
- Smaller bag sizes inflate the real cost
Who it's for
Best for
- Owners prioritising ingredient quality
- Fussy eaters
- Cats that thrive on high-protein diets
Compare carefully if
- You judge food on value as well as ingredients
- You're on a tight budget
Ownership & transparency
- Ownership
- ZIWI Limited (New Zealand)
- Country of manufacture
- New Zealand
- Product types
- Air-dried, Wet
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Retailers that stock ZIWI Peak
Alternatives to ZIWI Peak
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 ZIWI Peak
The best cat food in our index on ingredients — air-dried, meat-first and transparent. Just work out the cost per day first, because the premium is steep.
Price tier
Super-premium
ZIWI Peak cat food FAQs
ZIWI Peak scores 84/100 overall (Strong) on our independent 100-point model, with a value score of 64/100. The best cat food in our index on ingredients — air-dried, meat-first and transparent. Just work out the cost per day first, because the premium is steep. This is general information, not veterinary advice — always factor in your cat's individual needs.
Based on ingredient quality and available product types (Air-dried, Wet), ZIWI Peak is best suited to: Owners prioritising ingredient quality; Fussy eaters; Cats that thrive on high-protein diets. Compare carefully if: You judge food on value as well as ingredients; You're on a tight budget.
Worth comparing against Applaws, Advance, Black Hawk. 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.